If you can't avoid a crash make it an epic crash, that way you can make your way into these crashtastic innovations. These are the gnarliest crashes in the Trend Hunter archives, people.
From award crashers to crash-test dummies, these crashtastic innovations have all the bases covered. Remember guys/gals, crashing is never the answer.
Implications - While shockvertising can often lead consumers to perceive a specific company or organization as insensitive or heartless, it can also serve as one of the most effective strategies in capturing the attention of consumers. Businesses that take the risk to break tradition with regards to their marketing strategies will benefit by standing out amongst their competitors.
44 Crashtastic Innovations

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Award Crashers
Kanye West Ruins Taylor Swift VMA Moment

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Radical Transient Crashpads
Yotel (Hotel) Rooms Available in the London Terminal

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UFO Crash Publicity Stunts
The Potters Field Mystery
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Whiting Out Eyebrows
Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Fresh Faced Emma Watson for Crash Magazine
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The Denim Bubble
$300 Jean Market About to Crash?
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Full Size Remote Control Cars
Remote Control Hummer H3 (crashed)
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Steering Wheel Laptop
Don't Crash
37
Crash Landing Videos
Quantas 747 Jet Lands Despite Giant Hole
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Jet Limo Crashes Onto eBay
Boeing 727 on a Mercedes Bus
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Mockumentary Fashion Show Crashing
Sacha Baron Cohen As Bruno in Paris
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UFO Crash PR Stunts (Update)
TrendHunter.com's Cowbag Confesses to Knowing All
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Simulated Plane Crash
Intense Halloween Decorations
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Meme-Worthy News Stories
Crasher Squirrel Goes Viral, Gets a Feature on CNN
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Text Messaging Induced Crashes
British Teen Imprisoned
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Economy Crashing Neckwear
The PLOT Jewelry Line Makes Economics Fashionable
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Catwalk-Crashing Promo Stunts
Borat Storms Milan
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Eco Car Dangers
Silent Teslas Keep Crashing, Do They Need Engine Speakers?
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Crash Helmet Fashion
Avakian Puts Darth Vader on the Runway
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Crash Test Pandas
Fiat Shows Animals at the Wheel of Green Rides
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PR Damage Control
China Airlines Covers Logo After Crash
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Smash Up Barbie
Retro Toy Crash Derby for Adults
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Faking Fatal Crashes
Thai Police Use Macabre Anti-Drunk Driving Sculptures
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The Car You Can't Crash
Volvo "City Safety Car"
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Schadenfreude on the Green
9 Golf Cart Crashes
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Black Box for Cars
RoadBox Tells You Why You Crashed
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Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
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Plane Crash Editorials
'Chocks Away' by Vogue UK Uses Vintage Aviation Theme
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Party Crashing via Internet Invite
Annie Lennox the Latest Victim
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Crash-Proof Vacbots
The Samsung Tango Robot Vacuum Has Thirteen Sensors
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Photo-Crashing Mythical Creatures
Santalope Creates Online Stir by Confusing... Everyone
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Valuing Older Employees
US Airways Crash Proves Senior Pilots Are Safer Than Youngsters
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Artistic Destruction
CrashBonsai
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Car Crash Ceramics
Judith Montens's Five Star Crockery Was Inspired by Celebrities
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Ross McCall, Star of TV Drama 'Crash' (INTERVIEW)
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Da Vinci Conspiracy Theories
Too Much Traffic Crashes Servers
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Bashing Robots Into Dummies
Protecting Crash Test Dummies With Scientific Advances
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Inauguration Crashing How-Tos
Site Offers Tips on Attending Obama's Inaugural Celebration
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Auto Safevertising
Volvo Packs 27 Crash Tests Into One Commercial
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Inflatable Seat Belts
Ford Merges Air Bags and Seat Belts for Extra Crash Protection
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Microblogging Plane Crashes
Twitter User Gives Firsthand Account of Accident in Real Time
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Crash Predicting Vehicles
Self-Bracing Car
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Car Crash Photography
Nicolai Howalt's Accidental Art is Dark Yet Brilliant
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Thunderous Data Losses
Danger! Sidekick Information Dissipates in Microsoft Cloud Crash
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Simulated Crashes
Hudson River Plane Landing Recreated By Computer Animation
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Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Fashion Collaborative Toy Cars
MSCHF's Hot Wheels Car is Packed with Dents and Scratches
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Humorous Brand Campaigns
The Ikea Rewards Program Embraces Its Late Arrival with Humor
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads
State Farm's Severance-Inspired Car Insurance Ad Speaks to Gen Z & X
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Cutting-Edge Auto Simulation Technologies
Ansys Aims to Transform the Automotive Industry
AI-Powered Social Media Series
Dazed and Soot Release the Compelling Hard Drive Reveal Series
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Mobile Device Durability Ads
The Apple 'Trust Issues' Ad Showcases the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Car-Themed Film Contests
The Lexus Film Masters Challenge Spotlights Emerging Canadian Filmmakers
Future-Facing EV Designs
The Jaguar Type 00 Showcases the Brand's Future
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Vivaciously Redefined Car Brands
Jaguar Debuts its 'Copy Nothing' Campaign
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
Project Yellow Light's 'Love Story' Is a Wake-Up Call
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Design Thought Leader Podcasts
The Future of XYZ Podcast Spotlights Design Leaders and Innovators
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Throwback OOO Campaigns
KitKat's Auto Reply_Break Turns Out-of-Office Emails into a Break for All
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Unique Auto-Racing Campaigns
Liquid Death and NASCAR Partner to Launch the 'Pro Driver' Campaign
Movie-Inspired Truck Commercials
Ram Truck Partners with Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Cheeky Refund Campaigns
Renault Introduces Relationship Breakdown Cover for Its Scenic SUV
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Blockbuster Film-Saga Ice-Cream Ads
Häagen-Dazs Unveiled its 'Not So Fast, Not So Furious' Spot
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Innovative Wheel Offset Technology
Hulk Offsets Combines Sustainability and Advanced Tech
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Viral Video Creators
Creatify 2.0 Creates Attention-Grabbing Viral Videos in One Click
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Car Recognition Tools
CarSnap Identifies Cars in Photos and Get Detailed Info Instantly
Startup Name Generators
Bake Your Brand Uses AI to Create Unique Startup Names and Taglines
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits
Ben Willett Showcases the Future Perfect Exhibit
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool