Demonizing Print to Promote Web Services

Paper is Evil Snaptax Ad

I love this campaign which shows paper as a demonic little monster that seeks to destroy. The aim of the campaign is to promote an online tax service, Snaptax.ca.

Created by DDB Canada, the ads show a rather cute paper monster that tries to start fires, set traps to kill kittens, and throw a radio into a fish tank to kill all the cute fishes.

I love it. It’s fun and playful. Plus, how can you resist a copy that says, “Paper is evil. Do your taxes online in minutes.”?

Online Tax Services
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tax industry with user-friendly online tax services.
Print Vs. Digital
Potential for disruptive innovation in the print industry as digital services gain popularity.
Creative Advertising Campaigns
Innovation opportunity for disruptive advertising campaigns that use playful and fun elements.

Sectors Adopting This

Tax Services
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tax industry with user-friendly online tax services.
Printing
Potential for disruptive innovation in the print industry as digital services gain popularity.
Advertising
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry through creative and playful campaigns.
SCORE
1.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 17%
Activity 24%
Freshness 8%

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