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Social Tree

Activists advocate for ecology by humanizing trees across digital platforms

Trend - In order to engage consumers on the topic of reforestation, brands are launching campaigns that allot trees communication tools, facilitating an environment where users have the sensation that they are directly interacting with trees.

Insight - By tapping social media and digital platforms for sustainability advocacy, companies are able to capture the attention of Millennial and Gen Z crowds. As instant communication is inherent for these generations, the technique in this context is accessible, curiosity-spiking, and relatable. Moreover, as Millennials and Gen Zers put particular emphasis on sustainability, the impact is more robust. The method is not only playful in-and-of-itself, but it also allows for the introduction of an entertaining quality that encourages interaction and raises awareness in a seamless manner.
Workshop Question - How can your brand utilize social media to advocate for ecology?
Trend Themes
1. Digitalizing Nature for Sustainability - The use of digital platforms to humanize plants and trees encourages a playing field that raises awareness on environmental issues through accessible and playful methods
2. Interactive and Educational Immersive Experiences - Augmented reality technology creates interactive and memorable experiences through bridging the gap between digital and physical mediums
3. Niche Marketing Campaigns to Raise Environmental Awareness - Unique campaigns such as matching people with trees from around the globe, tree planting incentives, and planting a tree for every newborn uses targeted niche marketing to promote environmental awareness to specific audiences
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Trends that bridge traditional medium of advertising with digital and interactive experiences through the use of augmented reality (AR) technology
2. Green Tech - The demand for eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives drives innovation in the research of green tech industries
3. Social Entrepreneurship - Systematic initiatives that encourage social evolution through generating creative and innovative ideas for environmental sustainability.
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5 Featured, 43 Examples:
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Featured Examples

Engaging Secret Tree Messages
Engaging Secret Tree Messages
The NYC Parks Department Collaborates with Artist Katie Holten
Artist Katie Holten became known for her mysterious tree messages back in 2015 when she developed a ‘Tree Alphabet’ and used it to write a book. Now, however, the creative is taking her... MORE
Tree Lover Dating Apps
Tree Lover Dating Apps
Husqvarna's Timber App Matches Individuals with Beautiful Trees
Dating applications are a 21st-century phenomenon and there have been many variations — from ones that match you with individuals based on food preferences to ones that encourage and empower women... MORE
Social Media-Savvy Tree-Planting Campaigns
Social Media-Savvy Tree-Planting Campaigns
tentree's Earth Day Initiative is Promoted on Instagram
A socially focused tree-planting campaign was launched for Earth Day 2019 by tentree. The clothing company has become widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability as it plants 10 trees for... MORE
Augmented Educational Posters
Augmented Educational Posters
Yorkshire Tea's Educational Campaign Shows the Importance of Trees
In partnership with The Woodland Trust, Yorkshire Tea has planted more than 400,000 saplings in UK school grounds and to share its mission behind the initiative, the popular UK tea brand launched an... MORE
play_circle_filledNewborn-Honoring Tree Planting
Newborn-Honoring Tree Planting
Danish Startup BornGreen Plants Trees in Honor of Babies
Danish startup, BornGreen, is a new social entrepreneurship that aims to plant a new tree for newborn babies. BornGreen aims to teach younger generations the importance of environmental stewardship... MORE

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