The dismal economy has certainly changed the way we view investment—but not necessarily solely in a bad way. As the credit crunch continues, new investment models are emerging and quickly gaining ground. Simultaneously, investment firms are encouraging individuals who still have liquid funds to invest with a wave of innovative advertising.
From investing in models and historic newspaper issues to meta investing websites and clever ad campaigns, check out some fascinating investment innovations below.
15 Investment Innovations
From Surreal Advertising to Investing in Models & Newspapers:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 27, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Online Boob Funding (UPDATE)
MyFreeImplants Funded 11 Surgeries Last Month
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Trendy Investments
Catwalk Genius Lets You Invest in Indie Fashion Designers
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Wedding Gowns as Investment Pieces
$250,000 Platinum Dress
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Social Network for Fake Investing
Updown.com
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Surreal Investment Ads
AE Investimentos Print Campaign Uses Dali Creations
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Sustainable Investment Funds
Bjork Launches Audur Capital
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Mesmerizing Investment Ads
T. Rowe Price Commercial Features Incredible Ink Illustrations
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Luxury Investment Funds
Exchange Traded Funds for the Lovers of Opulence
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Wear Your Investment
$275,000 Gold Coin Gown
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Stoned Investment Advice
Cheech & Chong's Careers Are Sound Stock Market Indicators
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Naughty Investment Banks
AdultVest
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Investing in Models
Buy Shares At BeautyHolding.com
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Newspapers as Investments
Retiree Buys 10,000 “Obama Wins” Issues
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Meta Investing Websites
StreetRead
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Social Investment Bank
First Charity Oriented Bank
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Marketing Creation Design Tools
Adobe Presents the New Express for Enterprise Tool
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
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
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Investment Intelligence Platforms
TIFIN Shares Data Analysis for Better Investing Decisions
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
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
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Engaging Spending Insights
Parcely Finance is Like 'Spotify Wrapped' for Spending Habits
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Small Business Investment Initiatives
'aeXea Capital' is Investing in Baby Boomer-Founded Brands
Money Management Platforms
Wealth Calculator Lets You Visualize Your Investment Journey
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Climate-Conscious Investing Platforms
Climatize Helps Consumers Invest in Green Initiatives
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Public Investment Opportunities
Steeped Coffee Offers a Unique Investment Opportunity
Book Monetization Models
Wattpad Introduces a 'Freemium' Model for Creator Monetization
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
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
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Multi-Asset Fund Investments
Monzo Unveils a New Investment Feature for UK Customers
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Sustainable Water Equity Funds
Candriam Unveils a New Water Conservation Fund for Businesses
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Entertaining Business News Magazines
Business For You Magazine Brings Exciting Narratives
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Weekly Finance Newsletters
Deelscoop Keeps Users Informed from Seed to Series D and Beyond