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Bats and Tats Flash Fundraiser
Houndstooth Tattoo teamed up with Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and local zookeepers for a bat-themed flash-tattoo fundraiser. Visitors could get limited tattoo designs while raising money for the specialist charity and meeting rescued bats, turning an ordinary tattoo appointment into a playful conservation fundraiser.
Why it worked: It fused a visually irresistible action (limited flash tattoos) with a counter-narrative datapoint (bats reduce infant mortality via pesticide use), creating urgency and local access to rescued bats.
The lesson: Consider pairing a hands-on, limited-edition experience with a surprising health-linked statistic and live access to beneficiaries to drive coverage.
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How this story spread across the media
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| wkyc.com | Tallmadge tattoo shop partners with Akron Zoo for 'Tats for Bats' fundraiser | Saturday 25th May, 2024 |
| whyy.org | Bats and tats: Philly bat rescue hosts flash-tattoo fundraiser | Saturday 15th August, 2026 |