# Squished Entertainer Battery Ads The Philips Power Station Campaign Focuses on What Will Be Missed By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-23 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-power-station References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2013/07/philips-power-station-music-films-calls/) & [ogilvy](http://www.ogilvy.com) Electronic devices such as smartphones are capable of doing so much these days that their battery life often finds it hard to keep up; the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pain-payback) Power Station ad campaign depicts these unfortunate situations. Using the iconic battery life symbol, it squishes the faces of entertainers and loved ones in order to drive home what it means when the power completely runs out. Conceived and executed by the [Ogilvy & Mather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiders-keepers) ad agency branch based in London, United Kingdom, the Philips Power Station ad campaign essentially appeals more to people's hearts than their heads. It was art directed by Miguel Nunes with creative direction by Gerry Human and imagery by photographer Carioca. Overall, the Philips Power Station ad campaign is simple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery Life:** The focus on the limitations of battery life presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of longer-lasting batteries or alternative power sources for electronic devices. - **Emotional Advertising:** The use of emotional appeal in advertising can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to connect with consumers on a deeper level and create more memorable campaigns. - **Iconic Symbols:** The utilization of iconic symbols like the battery life symbol in advertising can present innovative opportunities to create impactful and recognizable visual campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the battery life trend by investing in research and development to improve battery technologies and address the challenge of limited power. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can benefit from exploring emotional advertising approaches that resonate with consumers on a personal level, leading to more impactful and engaging campaigns. - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the use of iconic symbols and creative imagery to capture attention and enhance the visual storytelling aspect of campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Household Expense Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-ai-can-save.md) - [Candy Brand Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-1.md) - [Aesthetic Functional Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-force-power-station.md) - [Artistic Display-Equipped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magink.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Battery Icon-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-battery-chair.md) - [Literally Designed Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duracell-power-bank.md) - [Creative Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md)