# Engaging Animated Safety Ads Ontario Power Generation Issues a Warning with a Video for Canadians By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-for-canadians References: [opg](https://www.opg.com/Pages/home.aspx) & [thehiveinc](http://www.thehiveinc.com/) This video for Canadians situates the viewer in an animated landscape that highlights the beauty and traditions of the country, as well as the dangers that can arise by ignoring signs during fishing or water sports. The main protagonist is a beaver who grows up with the dream of catching a big fish. One day he sees the perfect one but it is dangerously close to a hydro dam. Ignoring the warning signs, Dammy the Beaver attempts to capture the fish and his boat is turned over. Playing on the cultural values of the country, this [animated video for Canadians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-for-the-leaf) was created for the Ontario Power Generation by Toronto-based agency The Hive. The cautionary short is meant to promote [safety and awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippine-airlines) of hydro-dams and stations for people that enjoy [fishing, cottages or swimming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-rider). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animated Safety Ads:** The use of animation in safety ads can make the message more engaging and memorable. - **Cultural Values in Advertising:** Incorporating cultural values in advertising can make the message more effective and relatable to the target audience. - **Cautionary Promotional Material:** Promoting safety and awareness through cautionary videos can be an effective way to educate the public on potential dangers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** The use of animation and cultural values in advertising can be applied to various industries to make their message more impactful. - **Hydroelectric Power:** The creation of safety-focused promotional material can improve public perception and education on the hazards of hydroelectric power. - **Recreation and Tourism:** Safety-focused promotional material can be used in the recreation and tourism industries to educate visitors on potential dangers and prevent accidents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hilarious Female-Supporting Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaver-water.md) - [Gargantuan Digital Lifeguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-initiative.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Humorous Educational Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-investment-fraud.md) - [Gun Violence Prevention Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Quirky Spoof Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth.md) - [Humorous Local Product Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-product.md) - [Distracted Driving Awareness Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-yellow-lights-love-story.md)