# Cosmic Chimp Commercials The WFF ‘Space Monkey' Video is Evocative By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wff-space-monkey1 References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Space-Monkey/3579861) & [canningandantill](http://www.canningandantill.com/) The new [WFF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-banquet-and-brixton) ‘Space Monkey’ commercial is attention-grabbing, to say the least. The music video was made in collaboration with Leo Burnett creative directors Michael Canning and Kieran Antill and set to Ben Lee’s new single, aptly titled, ‘Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe.’ The video focuses on [one of the monkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible) who, during the 1950s, was sent into space in then-unproven rocket ships as part of scientific tests and engineering trials. The music video begins 65 years after these monkeys were sent into the great blue yonder. As the story progresses, the star of the show, an astronaut chimp, is seen returning to earth in his cold-war era spaceship; this is accompanied by Ben Lee’s lyrics, “sweet mother, I’m coming home.” Space Monkey is pithy and on-point advertising at it’s best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space-themed Advertising Campaigns:** There is an opportunity to use space themes in advertising campaigns to grab consumers' attention and create emotional connections with brands. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Brands can tap into consumers' nostalgia for the history of space exploration to create emotional connections and build trust with audiences. - **Collaborative Advertising Campaigns:** Collaborations between creative agencies and musicians can create unique and attention-grabbing advertising campaigns that resonate with consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can use space-themed advertising campaigns, nostalgia marketing, and collaborative advertising campaigns to engage audiences and create emotional connections with brands. - **Music:** Musicians and music labels can work with creative agencies to create unique and memorable music videos as part of advertising campaigns. - **Space Exploration:** Space-themed advertising campaigns can increase public interest and support for space exploration initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Creative Music-Based Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-deserves-bose.md) - [Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear-brand-film.md) - [Free-Spirited Rum Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rum-commercial.md) - [Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-yourself-in-sound.md) - [Female Space Exploration Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-astronaut.md) - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible.md) - [Digital Candy Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-of-flavor.md)