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Humorizing Activism

Philanthropy is refocused on laughter instead of guilt to enhance efficacy

Implications - Incorporating aspects of digital culture like viral videos and memes, activists are utilizing humor to grab the attention of consumers to enhance sharing and efficacy. Diverging from guilt-focused tactics, the campaigns re-brand philanthropy as hip to garner attention from younger consumers who idolize quirky humor as humanizing and for its ability to convey urgency without negativity.
Trend Themes
1. Humor-driven Activism - Campaigns are utilizing humor to capture the attention of consumers, shifting away from guilt-focused marketing tactics.
2. Viral Videos for Social Good - Internet viral crazes like cat videos, humorous selfies and first videos are being leveraged to raise awareness and funds for social causes.
3. Creative Approaches to Health Education - Entertaining and engaging media such as hip-hop music and comical photographs are being developed to promote healthy habits and raise awareness about health issues.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Advertisers can develop campaigns that use humor, trending memes and viral videos to engage younger consumers that respond well to non-conventional campaign tactics.
2. Non-profit - Charitable organizations can harness the power of humor, cats and the latest virality trend to convey urgent messages and raise awareness about social causes.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare industry professionals can develop engaging and creative health education campaigns that help to increase public awareness, reduce stigma and promote healthy habits.
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Charitable Feline Film Festivals
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Comical Sobriety Selfies
Tumblr Blogger Wexism Captures Her Favorite Responses to Being Sober
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play_circle_filledViral LGBT Parodies
Viral LGBT Parodies
‘First Gay Hug’ is The Most Recent Viral 'First' Video
Viral first videos have taken over the Internet. It started when a ‘First Kiss’ video was released by the clothing company ‘Wren’ that featured 20 strangers kissing. It inspired countless... MORE
play_circle_filledFoxy Feline Adoption Videos
Foxy Feline Adoption Videos
Cosmopolitan Promotes Pet Adoption with a 'Cats + Abs' Music video
Cosmopolitan teamed up with the Humane Society of New York and put together a persuasive video using cats and abs. If you are an avid Internet user, you have with no doubt seen at least one viral... MORE
play_circle_filledCatchy Cervical Cancer Raps
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Nadia Kamil Raps About the Importance of Pap Smears
Unsatisfied with the apathetic attitude women have towards their cervical health, Nadia Kamil was inspired to create the ‘Pap Rap.’ Now, granted, gynaecology is probably not the first thing you... MORE

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