Curiosity for gruesomeness garners unavoidable attention
Implications - Society has a closeted lust and curiosity for macabre, gruesome and bizarre innovations, making shock tactics valuable marketing and advertising tools. While the public may not particularly enjoy a gory stimulus, there is high probability they will give it their attention due to sheer inquisitiveness.
Trend Themes
1. Shockvertising - Businesses using shock tactics in their advertising campaigns to garner the attention of consumers, who are seeking advertisements that contain an element of popular culture.
2. Macabre Imagery - Artists and corporations relying on macabre images, from gory wrist rests to death-themed mixed media, to tap into consumers' curiosity and establish themselves as edgy brands.
3. Controversial Entertainment - Consumers' increasing desire for edgy and controversial entertainment, as seen in Bizarre Drugtography and Skinless Kama Sutra, presenting opportunities for content creators and media companies to tap into this popular demand.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Businesses can tap into consumers' desire for shockvertising and popular culture references to make their brand and products stand out from the competition.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with macabre imagery and death-themed motifs to create edgy, unique works that appeal to consumers seeking alternative and unconventional art forms.
3. Entertainment and Media - Content creators and media companies can leverage consumers' appetite for edgy and controversial forms of entertainment to create daring, boundary-pushing works that stand out from the mainstream offerings.
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3,261,723 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 09 — Oct 09
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