# Action-Packed Apocalypse Phone Ads The Monkeys and Boost Mobile Make Hot Films with Zombie Killing By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-16 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-killing References: [adrants](http://www.adrants.com/2013/06/boost-mobile-makes-6739506th-use-of.php) & [boost.au](http://www.boost.com.au/frontend/home.aspx) Teaming up with rock and roll band The Monkeys, Boost Mobile creates a series of mini films that feature hot babes and lots of zombie killing. Riding on the undying excitement of [zombie-themed everything](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good), the Australian [phone company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-ideas) knows that a [memorable ad campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat) is a vital step in getting your brand noticed and stuck in the minds of today’s youth. Full of guts, gore and women in minimal clothing, there is plenty of action in this short film featuring two vixens who are going on a typical shopping venture during your everyday zombie apocalypse while the psychedelic sounds of The Monkeys plays throughout. Definitely a naughty take on the popular undead theme, Boost Mobile features its product as a fun accessory to take on a zombie killing action spree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zombie-themed Marketing Campaigns:** Brands can leverage the excitement surrounding zombie-themed media to create memorable ad campaigns that resonate with younger audiences. - **Collaborative Advertising:** Partnerships between brands and creative groups can result in unique and attention-grabbing advertising concepts. - **Action-packed Short Films:** Creating short films that are packed with action, gore, and high production values can be an effective way to promote brands and their products. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Phone companies and other telecommunications brands can use edgy and unconventional advertising to appeal to younger consumers. - **Entertainment:** Production companies and creative groups can team up with brands to create unique and memorable content that promotes both the brand and the production company. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use creative and unconventional advertising like the zombie apocalypse shopping scene in Boost Mobile's mini film to showcase their products and stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-the-flip-side.md) - [Unique AI-Generated Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mobile.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Cinematic Video Game Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up.md) - [Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good-campaign.md) - [Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-mintfomercial.md) - [Horror Doll Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md)