The Pine-Sol Pranked Commercial is a Wonderfully Hilarious Stunt
Courtney Scharf — June 9, 2012 — Marketing
References: pinesol & dailypicksandflicks
An undeniably modern way of marketing cleaning products, the Pine-Sol Pranked commercial is heart-stopping.
Promoting the product effectively without being overly sales-oriented, the cleaning brand has created content that’s fun to watch regardless of whether a viewer buys this kind of product. Creating a sure connection to the audience, this surprising stunt is addicting to watch and is sure to go viral. This approach to advertising proves that not a lot of money is needed to promote a product, and instead the key to success is to create content that resonates with people on a more basic level. There’s nothing more fun than witnessing a light-hearted prank, and this voyeuristic glimpse at a well-executed stunt is undeniably fun to watch.
Perhaps one of the funniest commercials this year, this is a brilliant appropriation of YouTube and is sure to generate Pine-Sol a ton of well-deserved buzz.
Promoting the product effectively without being overly sales-oriented, the cleaning brand has created content that’s fun to watch regardless of whether a viewer buys this kind of product. Creating a sure connection to the audience, this surprising stunt is addicting to watch and is sure to go viral. This approach to advertising proves that not a lot of money is needed to promote a product, and instead the key to success is to create content that resonates with people on a more basic level. There’s nothing more fun than witnessing a light-hearted prank, and this voyeuristic glimpse at a well-executed stunt is undeniably fun to watch.
Perhaps one of the funniest commercials this year, this is a brilliant appropriation of YouTube and is sure to generate Pine-Sol a ton of well-deserved buzz.
Trend Themes
1. Pranked Commercials - Creating surprising and fun content in commercials that resonates with viewers on a basic level.
2. Viral Advertising - Promoting products effectively by creating content that is addictive to watch and more likely to go viral.
3. Appropriation of Youtube - Using YouTube as a platform for innovative and entertaining marketing strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Cleaning Products - Opportunity for cleaning product companies to create fun and engaging advertisements that stand out.
2. Advertising - Opportunity for the advertising industry to explore new and creative ways of promoting products.
3. Digital Marketing - Opportunity to leverage online platforms like YouTube for innovative and viral marketing campaigns.
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