Credit Suisse: The Swiss bank is on a downward turn as groups announce they will not invest.
How brands can jump in: As we've witnessed other financial turmoil with the banking industry in the last week, it's good to know some users may be financially concerned. Stay out of conversations, but make sure you flag any content that would negatively play into financial insecurity at this time.
Ted Lasso: The popular Apple TV+ comedy returns for its third season today.
How brands can jump in: The internet is excited about this return, so you can be too! Make a clever reference to the show, or even incorporate the iconic Ted Lasso mustache look into your product somehow. This one’s fun and playful!
Julius Caesar/The Ides of March: On this date Julius Caesar was betrayed and killed by 30 Roman senators, including his best friend Brutus. The betrayal was marked in history and became known as the Ides of March and associated with settling debts.
How brands can jump in: This one is also mostly for awareness and conversation, but if you can think of a clever reference to the cultural moment of the Ides of March that feels brand appropriate, go for it!
Haha and then what ;)
What it is: Flirty girl is a feminist power move. Can you manipulate and win a love interest by acting aloof and interested? This new internet language/meme weaponizes the stereotype of a flirty girl into a comical moment.
How brands can jump in: Is your brand aloof or funny? This one is for you. Find a brand truth or something that would excite our brand persona and slip this language into a mock conversation, meme, or QRT a consumer.
Examples: 1, 2, 3
Urgency level: Mild-this one is general internet language that's been picking up speed. Be among the first brands to use the language in a humorous meme-forward way!
Ted Lasso: 3/15, Apple TV+
Shadow and Bone: 3/16, Netflix
Extrapolations: 3/17, Apple TV+
Swarm: 3/17, Prime Video
Sky High: The Series: 3/17, Netflix
Waco: American Apocalypse: 3/22, Netflix
Shazam! Fury of the Gods: 3/17, Theatres
The Magician's Elephant: 3/17, Netflix
Boston Strangler: 3/17, Hulu
Inside: 3/17, Theatres
‼️ Spoiler Alert: Horror fans, join the debate ranking all the killers of the Scream franchise.
We're getting more The Last Of Us. 👀 Writers confirm the game's sequel will be adapted into multiple seasons for HBO.
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