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Stawberry flavoured emphysema (Hard to ignore, isn't it)

April 7, 2026Creative Cube
Stawberry flavoured emphysema (Hard to ignore, isn't it)

(Image credit: Government of Rio De Janeiro)

It’s one thing to send a message; it’s another thing to make it land.

You may have seen a few ads about the health risks of youth vaping this year from the Australian Government Dept of Health. We find most blend into the background noise of 'scare tactics, ' but this campaign by the Government of Rio De Janeiro did stop us in our tracks.

Why it works: It is a masterclass in minimalism and subversion. By pairing a cool flavour like strawberry with the grotesque reality of emphysema, they’ve stripped away the aesthetic and replaced it with a stark, striking truth.


If you can't see the dog, you're probably the flea


(Image credit: JakPetz Jakarta)


Every now and then, a creative campaign reminds us that Strategy to Reality isn't about fitting in, it’s about changing the perspective of the entire room.
We recently revisited this iconic Frontline Flea & Tick campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi, Jakarta showcasing a massive, itchy retriever spread across a mall floor in Jakarta. From the ground floor, it was just a pattern. But from the balcony? The shoppers became the fleas.

Why it works
: It didn't just tell a story; it made the audience a character in the joke.
The image still dominates the conversation because it’s impossible to unsee and
in a world of infinite scrolling, shock value and sheer scale create the only thing money can’t buy: Unavoidable attention.

The Creative Cube Lesson:
Boldness is the bridge between being seen and being ignored.

  1. Frontline used Scale to invite play and interactivity.
  2. Rio used Contrast to highlight risk and reality.

At 2 Creative Media, we live for these moments. They remind us that in a busy landscape, your audience shouldn’t just see your business, they should feel the point you’re making.

Are you ready to send a message that actually turns heads? Let’s get to work.

🔗 www.2creativemedia.com.au

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