People Defy Death in all New Highs (and Lows)
Shelby Lee Walsh — July 22, 2009 — Lifestyle
References: manolith
People are always searching for their next adrenaline rush and they will go to great heights (and depths) to satiate their daredevil needs. The gallery above features some of the most extreme ways to defy death and make you feel alive instantly.
From being buried alive to human jets and even skydiving from heaven, someone somewhere has done it at one time or another.
Implications - Advertisements, products or services which supply consumers with a shock-factor message are often very memorable. Consumers are drawn towards the unusual and the odd, as feats like these are anything but typical. Entertainment or advertising agencies can incorporate shock-factor elements into their images to make their message memorable.
From being buried alive to human jets and even skydiving from heaven, someone somewhere has done it at one time or another.
Implications - Advertisements, products or services which supply consumers with a shock-factor message are often very memorable. Consumers are drawn towards the unusual and the odd, as feats like these are anything but typical. Entertainment or advertising agencies can incorporate shock-factor elements into their images to make their message memorable.
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Adrenaline Sports - As individuals continue to seek more intense experiences, there is ample opportunity to innovate and create new extreme sports activities that push the limits of what's possible.
2. Augmented Reality Experiences - Using augmented reality technology, companies can create immersive experiences that simulate extreme adrenaline activities in a safe environment for individuals to experience.
3. Health and Safety Technology - As extreme sports become more popular, there is potential for companies to develop new technologies and safety equipment to protect individuals from potential injuries and accidents.
Industry Implications
1. Adventure Sports - As the trend for extreme sports grows, the adventure sports industry has the opportunity to create new and innovative activities that push people's limits.
2. Advertising - Using extreme images and messaging in advertising can attract attention and be memorable for consumers, leading to potential sales and brand recognition.
3. Technology - With the potential for augmented reality and health and safety technologies, the technology industry can play a key role in enabling and enhancing extreme sports experiences.
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