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Guidovation

'Jersey Shore' ignites a hotbed of cheeky creativity

Implications - MTV's 'Jersey Shore' has inspired a wave of attention in mainstream pop culture, and savvy creatives are capitalizing on the chance to finally win the youth market with spin-off mobile apps, crafts and mash-ups. Celebrity makeovers and Facebook fan activism only fuel the 'Jersey Shore' fire further.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Endorsement - Consumers embrace products that are celebrity-endorsed; it allows them to feel connected to their icons. Companies can utilize celebrity endorsement in their advertising to appeal to specific target markets.
2. Reality Show-inspired Merchandise - Dedicated audiences of reality TV shows are willing to purchase merchandise that is inspired by or associated with the show, creating opportunities for brands to create and sell related products.
3. Satirical Depictions of Popular Culture - Satirical depictions of popular culture generate buzz and online engagement, reinterpreting the cultural touchstones that shape our society.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Reality shows are serving as a launching pad for fashion lines and clothing designers who are hoping to cash in on the audience's enthusiasm for the show's signature looks.
2. Entertainment - Reality TV programming is fueling the growth of a wide range of merchandise and entertainment options, providing a broad range of opportunities for entrepreneurs and established media companies alike.
3. Consumer Goods - As reality TV shows continue to grow in popularity, audiences are increasingly interested in purchasing goods that are related to the show, including clothing, toys, and fragrances.
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'Jersey Shore' Bans
'Jersey Shore' Bans
New Orleans Club Republic Dress Code Takes Aim at the MTV Reality Show
Are you sick of going to bars only to be swarmed by a gaggle of guidos and guidettes? With the popularity of the reality show 'Jersey Shore,' people actually think orange fake tan, boob-baring cleavage… MORE
play_circle_filledFist Pumping iPhone Apps
Fist Pumping iPhone Apps
Tingalin Puts Seaside Heights in Your Hand
Get ready for some serious fist pumping with the brand new release of the Jersey Shore iPhone App. Tingalin was first out of the gate with this awesome app, leaving MTV out of the loop. I have a feeling… MORE
'Jersey Shore' Fashion
'Jersey Shore' Fashion
JWoww Releases Her Own Clothing Line of Chest-Revealing Halters
The Guidos and Guidettes of MTV’s hit reality show, ‘Jersey Shore,’ seems to have hit the big time and now Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley has launched her own clothing line through her personal website.… MORE
Reality TV Clothing Lines
Reality TV Clothing Lines
Oxygen Network Spins Jersey Shore into Jersey Couture
The Oxygen network is placing their bet that the uber-popularity of MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore is fashion infectious. Oxygen is set to announce a new fashion based reality show named- you guessed… MORE
Crowd-Funded Appearances
Crowd-Funded Appearances
Facebook Group Wants to Get Jersey Shore Snooki to Toronto
A local Toronto girl seems to be a pretty big fan of ‘Jersey Shore,’ because she has created a Facebook group titled ‘Snooki’s a Bargain - Let’s Bring her to Toronto’ to raise $2500 to get Nicole “Snooki”… MORE
Guido Ecards
Guido Ecards
Pauly D's Jersey Shore Ecard Wishes Your Guidette a Happy Valentine's Day
The latest installment of eCards today is the Jersey Shore eCard for Valentine’s Day featuring Pauly D. Now that doesn’t sound too bad so far right? Guess again. In classic greasy Guido style, Pauly D… MORE
Reality Show Scents
Reality Show Scents
'The Sitch' Cologne Will Make You Smell like a Jersey Shore Cast Member
So, it is common knowledge that I love the Jersey Shore. And I don’t mean in an ironic hipster way, I mean I actually like the show. It is entertaining, and makes me want to take a road trip. I might even… MORE
Self-Spoofing Reality Shows
Self-Spoofing Reality Shows
'Jersey Shore' Sketch Creates Some Fist-Pumping Comedy
OK so by now I’m sure you’ve seen a ton of comedic takes on a 'Jersey Shore' sketch either on 'Saturday Night Live' or or on some amateur YouTube video, but this one takes the cake because it actually… MORE
Guido Inspired Toys
Guido Inspired Toys
The Jersey Shore Finger Puppets Make Fist Pumping That Much Better
You can all go home now, I have found the best trend on the internet 'cause nothing you ever do will beat the glory of the Jersey Shore Finger Puppets. Inspired by the cast of Jersey Shore, a reality… MORE
Jarring Jersey Shore Apps
Jarring Jersey Shore Apps
The Guidofy App for the iPhone Causes Involuntary Fist Pumps
Get ready, because all of your friends' facebook profile pictures are going Guido. Love it or hate it, you know this thing is about to take over App store like fist pump to the face. Now you can have… MORE
Novel TV Mashups
Novel TV Mashups
Slaughterhouse 90210 is Where Kurt Vonnegut Meets Brenda Walsh
I watch a lot of what goes on during television shows, and am often amazed/horrified at how seriously we take such silly and inane things. But when viewed through the lens of Slaughterhouse 90210, everything… MORE

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