Morbid Emoji Texting Ads

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This Think! Ad Shows the Grim Consequences of When You Text and Drive

— June 13, 2014 — Autos
This simple text and drive ad by 'Think!' tells a rather sad story through emojis, reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road and not their phone.

The story features eight emojis, which begins with a walking man, a phone, a happy face icon, a car, a collision, an ambulance, followed by a crying face and worst of all, a tombstone. Without having to say anything, it's pretty clear the kind of scenario Think! wants you to consider. Although there's definitely a story that's told, it's one that applies to both pedestrians and motorists who share the road.

The clever emoji-themed ad was developed for Think! by the Amvbbdo agency in the United Kingdom.

Trend Themes

  1. Distracted Driving Awareness — Innovative campaigns using emojis and other visual messaging to promote road safety and remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
  2. Visual Storytelling — Creative use of emojis and other visual symbols to convey powerful messages and increase audience engagement in advertising and marketing.
  3. Emojis in Advertising — The use of emojis as a creative and attention-grabbing tool in advertising to appeal to younger, tech-savvy audiences and increase brand awareness.

Industry Implications

  1. Transportation and Automotive — Innovative technologies and apps for preventing distracted driving and improving road safety, such as hands-free devices and driver safety monitoring systems.
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  3. Digital Communication and Messaging — The evolution of visual communication and messaging apps, with a focus on incorporating visual symbols like emojis to express emotions and convey messages more effectively.
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