Created by artist and designer IABO, the 'I like Naples' installation is aimed to entice more followers to the Italian city. The installation features an over-sized Facebook 'Like' button, which has been placed above the City Hall.
The I like Naples campaign sign lights up during the night. This new campaign is not the first viral tourist campaign centered around Facebook, as a small European municipality once posted comments from Facebook all over the town. This campaign is most likely an attempt to reinvent Naples tourism to attract a younger following through Facebook. If successful, this campaign will no doubt be the first of many viral tourism publicity stunts to come in the future.
Illuminated Social Media Signs
The 'I like Naples' Installation Illuminates the City
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Installations - Creating artistic installations that promote tourism through social media engagement.
2. Viral Tourism Campaigns - Developing campaigns that leverage social media to promote tourism and attract a younger audience.
3. Nighttime Advertising - Designing illuminated signs and installations that capture attention at night and promote tourism destinations.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Tourism boards and travel companies can launch creative social media campaigns to attract young travelers to their destinations.
2. Advertising - Design and advertising firms can create innovative illuminated signs and installations that capture attention and promote client products/services.
3. Public Relations - PR agencies can leverage social media and creativity to design viral tourism campaigns that attract attention and drive tourism to specific destinations.