Taking two of today's hit television programs, the 'Walking Dead Mad Men' video is a hilarious pop culture mashup. The short begins with Mad Men's animated introduction of a man falling, only to have him hit the ground, bitten by and then turned into a zombie.
The video follows two story lines which eventually come together for a hilarious conclusion. The zombie Don Draper is concerned with remaining on top in a world where "89% of the people on earth are now zombies." Opposite the zombie/corporate angle are characters from the Walking Dead who are scouring the building for zombies to kill. Playing off popular criticisms from both shows, the Walking Dead Mad Men is a well written and funny satirical video.
Corporate Zombie Mashups
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Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Mashups - As the popularity of mashup videos increase, there's an opportunity for businesses to create their own mashups with popular pop culture references.
2. Satirical Content - Businesses can leverage the power of humor and satire to create engaging content that resonates with audiences.
3. Zombie Culture - Zombie culture continues to be a popular trend and can be incorporated into various industries to appeal to audiences who are fans of the genre.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - By incorporating pop culture references into their ads, businesses can appeal to younger audiences who are well-versed in pop culture.
2. Film and Television - Mashups of popular TV shows can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for film and television studios to create new content that appeals to wider audiences.
3. Fashion - Zombie culture can inspire fashion designers to create new lines of apparel that appeals to fans of the genre.