When Skincare Meets Michael Cera: The Power of Unlikely Fun Partnerships - How Brands Are Winning Hearts in 2025 💡 Ready for a glimpse into the marketing playbook of 2025? It’s all about surprises, storytelling, and shaking up the ordinary. Let’s break it down with a dose of inspiration! 🎭 The “Wait, What?” Factor Who knew a collab between CeraVe and Michael Cera (pun intended) could skyrocket engagement? Or that e.l.f. Cosmetics + Liquid Death would sell out a corpse-paint makeup kit in 45 minutes? Unexpected partnerships like these prove one thing: "Surprise!" sells. 🎉 Live Events Are the New ‘Gram Goals Forget basic product launches – brands like Béis and OUAI are rolling out immersive car washes and beach-club pop-ups. The result? Share-worthy experiences and serious buzz. (Pro tip: Add a 360-spin selfie booth for extra UGC gold!) 🫂 Communities, Not Just Customers/Clients Consumers are craving connections. From Bumble IRL mixers to Red Bull’s extreme-sports squads, brands are embedding themselves into groups where trust already lives. It’s not about ads; it’s about showing up. 📱 Mindful Tech + AI: Friends or Frenemies? While some go “offline” with retro flip phones, others are mastering AI tools to stay authentic without losing the human touch. The secret sauce? Let AI handle the grunt work yet keep the storytelling real. 👀 Marketer’s 2025 To-Do List: Leverage creators with a twist (Unexpected = read unforgettable) Tap into FOMO. Limited-edition drops and sense of urgency drive demand. Encourage UGC + EGC. Give people (and employees!) experiences they want to share. 🚀 Bottom line: In 2025, marketing isn’t about blending in—it’s about boldly standing out, surprising your audience, and turning customers and creators into your biggest advocates. What’s the quirkiest brand collab you’ve ever seen? Who do you think #Helsinki should partner up with? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #influencermarketing #mondayinsights #finland #citymarketing #modernpr Brandwatch
Heyyy Elisabeth 🤩 love the summary. My fave thing is 100% the community shift 🌼
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