This presents a challenge for brands when streaming platforms (like Netflix) do not carry ads. When brands engage with consumers through their “passions”, in the right way, they will see significant brand and commercial benefits.’ Here, Duolingo has not only found a fitting cultural moment to cash in on, it shows its knowledge of the show and the first season backlash with its humorous free-subscription offer to all Emilys (a useful name as it happens, given its popularity in the US and the UK).Īnother great example of a language learning platform successfully taking advantage of a popular TV show is Babbel, which partnered with Netflix for TV series Narcos to teach people how to speak Spanish like drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar.Īdapt to streaming / In December 2021, people in the US spent 27.7% of their television-watching time on streaming platforms, like Netflix and YouTube, while broadcast TV claimed 26.1% of time (Cable got 37.3%). One of the best ways for brands to be culturally relevant in people’s lives is by playing a role in the things people love. But being part of culture is a tricky business. Speaking to The Drum, Jodie Fullagar, co-managing director, M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, said: ‘For brands to stay ahead of mainstream culture they need to be in mainstream culture. The launch of the show’s second season was a highly anticipated cultural occasion, ideal for just the right brand to hijack, spark engagement and rack up earned media. Cultural moments / The first season of Emily in Paris was, according to Netflix, seen by 58 million households worldwide after its debut.
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