Temu's $2B Marketing Blitz & Campaigns Take to TikTok
Feb 13, 2024
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Politicians on TikTok engaging young voters, rise of country music, Temu's marketing blitz, tradition of who pays for a first date
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The Super Bowl remains the most-watched broadcast in US TV history, suggesting that breaking its dominance requires a high-stakes competition featuring top athletes from around the world.
TikTok is emerging as a powerful tool for politicians to engage with younger voters globally, as seen through President Biden's use of the platform and Indonesian candidates leveraging its popularity.
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Super Bowl Dominance and Potential Challenges
The Super Bowl continues to dominate as the most watched broadcast in US TV history, with Super Bowl 58 attracting a record-breaking 123 million viewers. The dominance of the NFL's championship game is unprecedented, accounting for 29 out of the 30 most-watched US broadcasts. Breaking this stranglehold may only be possible with an extraordinary event that gathers the best athletes worldwide for a high-stakes competition, such as a billion-dollar sponsored 100-meter dash featuring top athletes like Messi, Ronaldo, and Serena Williams.
TikTok's Political Influence
TikTok is making waves in the political landscape, with President Joe Biden joining the platform to engage with the younger demographic. Despite concerns about the app's security risks and its ban on government phones, Biden's campaign sees TikTok as an opportunity to reach key voters in the upcoming election. This phenomenon extends to other countries as well, where politicians are leveraging TikTok to connect with Gen Z and millennials. The Indonesian election, for example, showcases candidates tapping into TikTok's popularity to engage with the country's young electorate.
The Rise of Country Music and Unexpected Artists
Country music is experiencing a resurgence, with non-country artists like Beyonce, Post Malone, and Lana Del Rey venturing into the genre. Beyonce's announcement of her country album during the Super Bowl and Lana Del Rey's plans to release a country record highlight the growing influence and appeal of country music in the music industry. This shift is not restricted to the US, as politicians worldwide, particularly in Indonesia, are embracing TikTok and K-pop to connect with young voters in a changing political landscape.
Episode 256: Neal and Toby get into why politicians are using TikTok to engage new voters...and new users such as President Biden. Then, Beyoncé shocks the world with the announcement of her country album, but she isn't the only one who's jumping on the bandwagon. Next, Temu looks to attract US customers by doing what it knows best: spend millions on advertising. Plus, Toby examines an age-old trend of men paying for the first date. Lastly, the January gym rush is nonexistent and a radio tower mysteriously goes missing.
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