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Charitable Shockovations

Wild acts for ‘good' are drawing media attention for awarenes

Implications - With the world facing uncertain economic times, companies and charities alike are reaching for the viral potential that comes with shockvertising. Shockvertising was already on the rise, but the credit crunch has given rise to even more clever and peculiar ads. Shock wins against a faltering economy.
Trend Themes
1. Shockvertising for Charity - Companies and charities are using shockvertising to gain viral attention and financial contribution for charity amidst uncertain economic times.
2. Humorous Protest for Awareness - Using fake protests to raise awareness for various causes and campaigns through humor and comical dressing.
3. Auctioning Dates for Donations - Organizing event auctions that feature bachelors and bachelorettes for exotic date packages towards fundraising for cancer research.
Industry Implications
1. Charity - Charities can use disruptive innovation such as shockvertising to gain media hype and financial contribution from individuals and corporations.
2. Protest and Activism - Activist groups can grab the attention of the masses with humorous protests and creative displays to gain media coverage and awareness for their campaigns.
3. Auction Services - Auction companies can tap into the charity scene by offering fun experiential date packages as well as partnering with businesses and celebrities to offer auction-worthy experiences.
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6 Featured, 41 Examples:
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Dates for Donations
Dates for Donations
Toronto's Finest Auction 2009 for Bachelors and Bachelorettes
Toronto’s Finest Auction is one of the innovative ways that Princess Margaret Hospital raises money for cancer research. In this event, some of Toronto’s hottest bachelors and bachelorettes are auctioned… MORE
17 Charitably Naughty Ideas
17 Charitably Naughty Ideas
Naughty sells--charity, not so much. In an inspired effort to lure adults into the socially-conscious habit of charitable giving and cause support, marketers have fused the two ends and have circled the… MORE
Drag Queens For Charity
Drag Queens For Charity
UNICEF Tap Project Uses Female Impersonators
In addition to their cheeky ‘Keep it clean’ ads, the Unicef Tap Project has released ads encouraging everyday people to participate in the project. The tagline “You don’t have to be a celebrity to make… MORE
play_circle_filledFunny Fake Protests
Funny Fake Protests
Toronto's North York General Hospital Underwear Affair
North York General Hospital’s Underwear Affair presented by JOE BOXER held a fabulous media launch in Toronto this week. Supporters staged a fake protest to raise awareness about the marathon on August… MORE
Naughty for Charity
Naughty for Charity
The UNICEF Tap Project ‘Keep It Clean' Campaign
The UNICEF Tap Project recently released these ads that promote Las Vegas’ participation in World Water Week, which takes place between March 22-28. With a slogan of “For one week, Vegas is keeping it… MORE
NewsNudes for Charity
NewsNudes for Charity
Revealing Paintings by Today Show Cast To Benefit Charity
The on-camera crew of NBC's Today Show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Veiria, Al Roker and Ann Curry, were invited to a classical paintings class, which included teaching them to paint models without clothes. The… MORE

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