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Animals used for emotional responses in advertising

Implications - Whether the intention is to launch a new product or to promote a cause, the use of animals in advertising strikes an emotional response amongst viewers that is extremely powerful. With over 63% of American households owning pets, the connection the average viewer has with animals is hard to surpass.
Trend Themes
1. Using Animals in Advertising - As viewers have a strong emotional connection with animals, businesses can leverage this trend to create impactful advertisements that promote new product launches or causes.
2. Linking Fuel Consumption to Animal Cruelty - This trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to prioritize the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles.
3. Controversial Weight Loss Advertisements - While these advertisements aim to shock, businesses should consider the potential backlash and choose sensitive and respectful messaging when promoting their services.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Businesses that use emotional and impactful advertising can benefit from leveraging animals in their campaigns.
2. Automotive - Car manufacturers should prioritize fuel efficiency to reduce the negative impact on animals and the environment.
3. Fitness and Weight Loss - Business professionals should consider the potential repercussions before creating promotions that might be seen as sensitive or offensive.
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345,743 Total Clicks
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Jun 08 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

Killing Animals For Oil
Killing Animals For Oil
Toyota Prius Awareness Campaign
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Denim Fish
Denim Fish
Extraordinary Quiksilver Deep Blue Ads
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Skinned Animals as Advertising
Skinned Animals as Advertising
Skinless Argentina 2008 Shows The Other Part of a Fur Coat
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10 Enticing Zoo Ads
10 Enticing Zoo Ads
Creative Buenos Aires Zoo Campaign
The Buenos Aires Zoo has come up with many brilliant and creative ad campaigns over the years to motivate people to visit the zoo and enjoy its population of amazing animals. Here we present you with… MORE
Kittens as Dish Rags
Kittens as Dish Rags
Alka Seltzer: Hangover is Dangerous
Hangovers can be dangerous indeed! This hilarious print ad for Alka Seltzer shows you the danger of hangovers by showing a guy, who obviously had one too many the night before, using his kitten as a sponge… MORE
Comparing Obese People to Animals
Comparing Obese People to Animals
Controversial Del Mar Spa Ads
The fall ad campaign of a weight loss clinic based in Romania might just start a controversy for the prints insinuate that overweight people are animals. The style of the ads is like the famous Evolution… MORE