Comments on: Can Expensive Advertising Beat Domestic Violence?

By: Vagabond Saint

Vagabond Saint — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:38:23 +0000

Could it be replicated here, for less expense, with lenticular art? (Lenticular art changes depending upon which angle it is viewed from. It's been used on everything from comic book covers to collectible cards. One Superman book featured a picture of Clark Kent when viewed straight on, but tilt it a little and it's Superman.) Just wondering. . .

By: Amanda Hess

Amanda Hess — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:05:05 +0000

I agree, TJ---"It Happens When Nobody Is Watching" definitely appears to be targeted at people who look the other way---not the violent partners.

By: TJ

TJ — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:18:51 +0000

Kza, it's not so much for the men/women who are actually PARTICIPATING in the domestic violence, as it is for the folks who are on the outside of those relationships. I believe that it is saying that we need to be aware of what is going on around us. Am I wrong, Amanda?

By: kza

kza — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:48:11 +0000

Regardless, and man/woman stupid enough to engage in domestic violence with their partners or children or what ever, is probably not going to heed the advice of a bus ad. Think of it this way. Has a "Vote for so-and-so" ad ever had enough of an impact on you to change your vote?

By: Conrad Davis

Conrad Davis — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:05:49 +0000

That's a really cool ad.

By: Amanda Hess

Amanda Hess — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:21:04 +0000

I think the ads are more targeted at domestic violence awareness, and reminding on-lookers how prevalent a problem it can be in our communities. it's the hidden nature of violent relationships that make them so powerful.

By: kza

kza — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:14:07 +0000

People need to be reminded not to partake in domestic violence? Hmmm I wonder if ads reminding us to breathe and to not murder are on the horizian..