VIRAL NEWS: PEOPLE CARE ABOUT THE GLOBES?, THE B FILES, & GWEN STEFANI Jan 13, 2023 ... a peek into topics buzzing at Cassandra this week.Cassandra wishes you all a Lucky Friday the 13th. Meanwhile, culture moves fast, so we at Cassandra keep an eye out for the most relevant matters young people can't stop talking about. This week, we'll talk about the fun night at the Golden Globes, discuss some of the reactions to "The Biden Files, " and finally, we'll touch on the circus around Gwen Stefani's cultural appropriation scandal. This and more in this week's edition of viral news ...
VIRAL NEWS: CONGRESSIONAL MESS, MORPHE'S MYSTERY, & GEN Z-FICATION OF MOMS Jan 06, 2023 ... edition of viral news. - KEEPING UP WITH C-SPAN - Gen Z is a generation known for its political activism and for fighting for the things they care about. This is not necessarily about that. Even though they know the impact of Congress in politics and the causes they are invested in, the online conversation about the House of Representatives this week has been leaning more towards entertainment than activism. After 11 attempts, and counting, the candidate for Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy ...
FROM SCREAM QUEEN TO MEME QUEEN Jan 11, 2023 ... Unpacking the “M3GAN” marketing blitzM3GAN, the android doll horror-comedy from Universal and Blumhouse, has far exceeded expectations with its massive $30 million opening weekend, heating up what’s usually a quiet month for the box office. In fact, the movie was the first release in over a decade to open above $30 million in the first week of the new year. Ahead, we’re taking a look at how this flick – Chucky for the TikTok generation, if you will – has so effectively (and so quickly) danced ...
A VERY VIRAL CHRISTMAS Dec 19, 2022 ... victorious consumers who successfully got their hands on one (currently, #kevinthecarrot has more than 52 million views). Though Aldi limited the purchases to two products per person, the toy quickly sold out and is now listed on eBay for six times the retail price. Though Kevin the Carrot is only available in U.K. Aldi stores, the U.S. arm of the chain has experienced its own share of virality this season; just last week, its $12.99 “sparkle dress” became an online sensation and it, too, quickly sold ...
ANCIENT MEDICINE, UPDATED Dec 13, 2022 ... brand that offers personalized herbal remedies for treating women’s health issues. In accordance with traditional Chinese medical practices, the treatment offered by Elix is individualized to each consumer. When buying a product, consumers fill out a customized online form where they list their symptoms, as well as answer a series of relevant questions to help further personalize the treatment. ...
TikTok Is the New Michelin Guide Dec 21, 2022 ... quickly shot to the top of TikTok’s own food chain. The account, which is co-run by childhood friends Maeghan Radice and Audrey Jongens, has garnered more than 400,000 followers and 18 million likes on the app. While their on-camera personalities are akin to an exaggerated “mean girl”-esque stereotype, the two are consummate professionals when it comes to their work. By taking advantage of the controversy the account generates, Radice and Jongen have managed to create a unique online presence, with ...
SANTA IN THE METAVERSE Dec 14, 2022 ... , three brands that are tapping into virtual worlds for the holidays. - WELCOME TO THE PACVERSE - This holiday season, PacSun’s holiday campaign – called “PacVerse” – is inspired by the metaverse. Though the campaign will live across Pacsun’s digital and social channels, with exclusive content on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Discord, and YouTube, the focus will be on the metaverse – specifically, Gen Alpha’s favored platform, Roblox. Inside their Roblox PacVerse experience, fans can dress their ...
VIRAL NEWS: #DATINGWRAPPED, AI SELFIES & ALEXA TIPS Dec 09, 2022 ... A peek into topics buzzing at Cassandra this week.Another Friday, another opportunity to dive into the topics dominating the online conversation for Gen Z. Culture moves fast, from landmark bills being passed to the trendiest affirmations album available; we at Cassandra keep an eye out for the most relevant matters young people can't stop talking about. This week we'll dive into the memefied version of a brand's yearly campaign, the conversation around the ethics of AI-generated art, and the ...
ART BASEL 2022 Dec 07, 2022 ... for a cool $75,000 – though MSCHF promised to throw in the thousands of dollars inside the machine. - FANTASY FOODS VENDING MACHINE - After teasing it out via a cryptic tweet, celebrity chef Jeremy Fall launched “Fantasy Foods,” an NFT project involving a vending machine filled with snacks curated by Fall. Each IRL packaged snack is enabled by NFCs (tiny microchipped stickers), allowing individuals to mint the snack online as an NFT. The vending machine was hidden in a secret secure location ...
THIS WEEK IN VIRAL NEWS Dec 02, 2022 ... A peek into topics buzzing at Cassandra.Another Friday, another opportunity to dive into the topics dominating the online conversation for Gen Z. Culture moves fast, so we at Cassandra keep an eye out for the most relevant matters young people can't stop talking about. This week we'll cover the controversy around a high-profile fashion brand, the show that has inspired a new aesthetic, and the yearly recount of everyone's favorite music. A lot to cover and very little time in this week's ...
