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The MTV 'Give a Sh*t' Project Raises Awareness on the Throne

— August 10, 2011 — Marketing
MTV, Nikki Reed and the Dalai Lama have teamed up to create the 'Give a Sh*t' project, aimed at raising awareness for a variety of world issues. The idea behind the project is that if people take a few moments out of their day to show that they care about something, the problem will be more quickly addressed and hopefully eliminated.

Twilight star Nikki Reed takes to the cause in the two minute PSA to promote the project, asking people worldwide to use Twitter or Facebook while they are alone in the bathroom, literally 'giving a sh*t,' to publicly address an issue. The shocking advert is extremely effective, both funny and honest. The 'Give a Sh*t' website includes a Sh*t-O-Meter that allows users to see who, around the world, is tweeting about causes important to them. The project is an incredibly inventive way of reaching out to youth, and getting an important message across to people worldwide.
Trend Themes
1. Activism Awareness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or campaigns that engage youth in activism by utilizing social media in unique and creative ways.
2. Social Media Engagement - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative tools or platforms that measure and visualize social media engagement for various causes, allowing individuals to see the impact of their activism.
3. Creative Messaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unconventional and impactful advertisements that tackle important social issues, using humor and honesty to grab attention and inspire action.
Industry Implications
1. Nonprofit Organizations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new strategies for nonprofit organizations to effectively engage youth in activism and leverage social media platforms for greater awareness and support.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that utilize unconventional messaging approaches to raise awareness and promote social causes.
3. Social Media and Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build tools, apps, or platforms that harness the power of social media to foster social activism and connect individuals worldwide for collective impact.
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