# Rental App Holiday Campaigns Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus By Amy Duong | Published 2024-12-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santastrophe References: [lbbonline](https://www.lbbonline.com/news/avoid-a-santastrophe-with-airbnbs-first-ever-christmas-ad) & [mobilemarketingmagazine](https://mobilemarketingmagazine.com/watch-airbnbs-festive-ad-santastrophe/)  [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1) has launched its inaugural holiday advertisement: Santastrophe is a new campaign that brings a unique twist to Santa Claus' yearly duties. The short film is an adorably animated video that sees Santa Claus coming into trouble while he is trying to deliver gifts. The issues include cramped hotel rooms or key cards that simply do not work. All of this contrasts against the traditional idea when he would just pop into the chimney and deliver presents. The rental platform brings attention to the idea that many of their homes have an important chimney or a warm space, which is difficult to come by in a hotel room. Santastrophe is running across the US, Canadian, Brazilian, Australian, Mexican, German, and British markets. Image Credit: Airbnb ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 32% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animated Advertising:** The use of adorable animated videos in marketing campaigns captivates audiences of all ages and adds a playful twist to brand storytelling. - **Holiday-themed Campaigns:** Seasonal campaigns that tap into holiday traditions and iconic figures like Santa Claus create emotional connections with consumers and stand out during peak marketing periods. - **Humorous Marketing:** Incorporating humor into advertisements engages viewers and highlights the brand's ability to relate to everyday challenges, making the content more memorable. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage themed marketing campaigns to highlight unique features and a homely experience that differentiates them from traditional accommodations. - **Entertainment:** Animated short films in advertisements offer a crossover between marketing and entertainment, creating engaging content that can be shared and enjoyed widely. - **Digital Marketing:** The rise of humor and animation in digital marketing opens new avenues for creating relatable, shareable content that resonates with a diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacation Rental Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1.md) - [Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowfall.md) - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md) - [Virtual Brand-Backed Christmas Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-santa-visits.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacolas-christmas-kindness.md) - [Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad.md) - [Airline-Approved Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westjet-parents-wishlist.md) - [Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-holiday-campaign.md)