This ESPN HD Campaign Captures Off-the-Clock Moments
Amelia Roblin — April 7, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: grey & adsoftheworld
The reason people opt for bigger TVs with high definition is so that they can see more, and this ESPN HD campaign gives customers the assurance they they truly "won't miss a thing."
The Grey Group advertising agency in Singapore produced these prints, and they're bound to succeed based on humor and relatability. Society reveres its sports stars, recognizing them as superior specimens of the human race, so the idea of seeing such celebrities engaging in mundane activities is quite compelling to many.
One ad shows a soccer player painstakingly cutting tufts of grey hair from his coif, while a female tennis player desperately tries to cover a pimple on her bottom. Promising an inclusive viewing experience of one's favorite competitive games, the ESPN HD campaign even finds these formidable athletes' flaws.
The Grey Group advertising agency in Singapore produced these prints, and they're bound to succeed based on humor and relatability. Society reveres its sports stars, recognizing them as superior specimens of the human race, so the idea of seeing such celebrities engaging in mundane activities is quite compelling to many.
One ad shows a soccer player painstakingly cutting tufts of grey hair from his coif, while a female tennis player desperately tries to cover a pimple on her bottom. Promising an inclusive viewing experience of one's favorite competitive games, the ESPN HD campaign even finds these formidable athletes' flaws.
Trend Themes
1. Voyeuristic Sports Advertising - Opportunity for advertisers to capture attention by showcasing the off-the-clock moments of sports stars.
2. Humor and Relatability in Advertising - Using humor and relatability to engage customers in advertising campaigns.
3. Celebrity Endorsements of Mundane Activities - Promoting products or services by showcasing celebrities engaging in everyday activities.
Industry Implications
1. Television Advertising - Television networks and advertisers can leverage voyeuristic sports ads to attract viewers and promote their products.
2. Sports Marketing - Sports marketing agencies can explore the use of humor and relatability in campaigns to connect with sports enthusiasts.
3. Skincare and Grooming Products - Opportunity for skincare and grooming product companies to partner with sports stars to promote their products through relatable moments.
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