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fromFortune
3 days ago

I'm an expert in viral marketing and make my bones reaching Gen Z. The American Eagle and e.l.f. ragebait is just gasoline on the fire

If you've never heard the term, ragebait marketing is simple: a brand does something polarizing or controversial - sometimes accidentally but often intentionally - with the goal of going viral by wreaking havoc in the comments and inspiring think pieces and millions of dollars in free publicity. And the truth is, it works - at least on the surface, if you measure the success of a campaign in views.
Marketing
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Black Tap Adds New Concepts Tender Crush and Singles & Doubles | Entrepreneur

Black Tap leveraged viral, social-media-friendly CrazyShakes and award-winning burgers to drive rapid global expansion and serve millions of guests.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 days ago

Why Laminated Menus Are the Unexpected MVP of Football Season-and How Denny's Is Cashing In - Food & Beverage Magazine

When NFL coaches started holding up laminated menus to hide their play-calling, nobody expected it to become the internet's favorite football meme. But this fall, one unlikely object has completely taken over football culture: the humble laminated menu. And now, Denny's is turning this viral moment into marketing gold with a campaign that's as brilliant as it is absurd. From Playbooks to Pop Culture: How Laminated Menus Became Football's Hottest Accessory The phenomenon started innocuously enough.
Food & drink
fromForbes
1 week ago

Katseye's Gap Ad Goes Viral Weeks After Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Partnership

Gap unveiled a new marketing collaboration starring Katseye, a girl group composed of members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States, last week, including a 90-second video of the group dancing to "Milkshake" by Kelis clad in Gap denim. The group's diverse background, and Gap's statement the ad highlights "cultural diversity" and "individuality," have prompted some comparisons online to Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, which was championed by conservatives after some criticized it for appearing to promote eugenics.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Gap and Lucky Brand ads go viral after American Eagle starts a jeans war

Three major retailers—American Eagle, Gap, and Lucky Brand—released viral, celebrity-fronted denim campaigns sparking praise, controversy, and widespread social-media comparisons.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Your Labubu's Labubu needs a Labubu.' These 4 items show we might be at peak accessory

Consider the recent excitement around Labubu dolls as a prime example. These bug-eyed elves, designed for the sole purpose of being attached to a bag or clothing, helped their parent company, Pop Mart, triple its profits in 2024 to a total of $920 million. The fever is still raging, with fans clambering to buy new colors and styles-and even potentially dangerous knockoffs.
Fashion & style
#social-media
fromAol
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Duolingo's top social media manager says she had more professional success when she didn't separate life and work

fromAol
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Duolingo's top social media manager says she had more professional success when she didn't separate life and work

fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Sweet Loren's TikTok Name Error Led to Viral Success, Sales | Entrepreneur

Sweet Loren's gained significant sales and social media attention following a mistaken TikTok account change.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

I Asked ChatGPT's New Agent What to Post Next - It Got 50,000 Views in 48 Hours | Entrepreneur

Top creators utilize AI tools to predict content instead of basic prompts, boosting their engagement significantly.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Crypto group says it orchestrated sex toy tosses

A group orchestrated recent sex toy stunts at WNBA games to promote a new cryptocurrency.
#travel
#jet2
Marketing
fromVulture
1 month ago

Gwyneth Paltrow Closes the Loop on the Coldplay CEO Saga

Astronomer embraced a viral scandal by using Gwyneth Paltrow as a spokesperson to pivot focus back to its business offerings.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Sydney Sweeney Ad Campaign Boosts American Eagle Stock by Over 15%

The American Eagle advertising campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney led to a stock price increase of over 15%, boosting the company’s market valuation by approximately $310 million.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

How a Y Combinator food delivery app used TikTok to soar in the App Store | TechCrunch

BiteSight allows users to watch food videos and see friends' orders before making decisions.
#content-creation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders | TechCrunch

The To Do List Summit will educate early-stage founders on media relations and social media strategies for a fee of $600.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The GameStop stapler that punctured a Nintendo Switch 2 console is now on eBay for $250,000

The stapler incident at GameStop led to a charity auction on eBay reaching nearly $250,000 for damaged Nintendo Switch 2 items.
fromFlipboard
1 month ago

Inside the viral success of SharkNinja | Flipboard

Mark Barrocas emphasized how SharkNinja's rise in marketing success is attributed to the effective utilization of social media, which is now their primary tool for outreach.
Marketing
#tiktok
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Startup companies

Startups are ditching LinkedIn for TikTok to announce funding rounds

Gen Z startups are utilizing viral TikTok videos for funding announcements instead of traditional platforms like LinkedIn.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Music production

TikTok gives artists new tools to track and boost viral songs

TikTok is enhancing career opportunities for artists by rolling out a global music insights tool.
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

TikTok Can't Stop Talking About This Weed Found Only in NY Dispensaries | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silly Nice is disrupting New York's cannabis scene with its viral products and strategic marketing, now ranking among the top cannabis brands.
Artificial intelligence
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 months ago

Use Veo 3 AI Make Your TikTok Vlogs Go Viral Instantly

AI tools like Veo-3 streamline vlog creation, letting creators focus on creativity, not technical tasks.
Using AI for scriptwriting, editing, and personalization leads to compelling TikTok vlogs.
To optimize vlogs, use effective hooks and trending elements to enhance audience engagement.
The future of TikTok revolves around innovative, AI-driven content creation strategies.
fromForbes
2 months ago

What Labubu Teaches Businesses About Viral Marketing

Scarcity creates exclusivity and a sense of belonging to a community. Being one of the few lucky people to get their hands on a Labubu helps them feel elite and connected.
Social media marketing
fromHubspot
3 months ago

Behind the Viral Post Generator: How I reverse-engineered LinkedIn virality (and went viral myself)

Successful LinkedIn posts often follow a self-centered format, focusing on personal achievements and vague inspirational messages.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Liquid Death turned water into a cult brand

Liquid Death has redefined the perception of water packaging by using humorous, edgy marketing tactics that resonate deeply with millennials and Gen Z consumers.
Marketing tech
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago

How Dubai chocolate broke the internet - and where to try the trend in London

The combination of chocolate and pistachio, rooted in Dubai's dessert scene, has captivated a wide audience, elevating its presence in global markets.
London food
#brand-awareness
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The big winner at Milken this year? Saratoga's viral water bottle.

Saratoga Spring Water became a sensation after influencer Ashton Hall's unique morning routine went viral, dominating the Milken conference with its presence.
NYC startup
#entrepreneurship
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
NYC startup

Rork's founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z | TechCrunch

Rork founders went from significant personal debt to generating $100,000 in revenue within five days after a tweet went viral.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
NYC startup

These people turned introductions into opportunities of a lifetime

Kari Dowiak's bold pitch to Bethenny Frankel led to viral exposure and a boost in sales for her brand, Memorí Eyewear.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Rork's founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z | TechCrunch

Rork founders went from significant personal debt to generating $100,000 in revenue within five days after a tweet went viral.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

Ghirardelli is bringing its viral Dubai chocolate sundae to NYC for one day only

Dubai chocolate's popularity drives the launch of a limited-time sundae at Ghirardelli's NYC store, showcasing ultra-luxe dessert trends.
First-come, first-scooped dynamics create excitement around new exclusive sweets in NYC.
fromInc
4 months ago

This Startup Goes Viral Every Two Weeks. Here's Its Playbook for Success

Effective strategies are essential for sustaining viral growth in consumer brands.
Fashion & style
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

On TikTok, Chinese factories are trolling anxious American shoppers

Chinese manufacturers are using viral videos to promote the idea of buying brand-name products directly, bypassing traditional retail, appealing to budget-conscious American consumers.
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