Brands and marketers adopt chaotic campaigns to engage Gen Z
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Updated · Bored Panda · May 8
Brands and marketers adopt chaotic campaigns to engage Gen Z
11 articles · Updated · Bored Panda · May 8
Examples include Chipotle, Duolingo, Scrub Daddy and Nutter Butter, while the Wild Posts X account cited in the report has more than 1.4 million followers.
Marketers say messy, self-aware humour, meme culture and unpredictable posts help brands stand out on TikTok and Instagram Reels, quickly grabbing attention and making even mundane products feel relatable.
The report says audiences now value personality over polish, encouraging companies to turn mascots and products into viral characters as chaotic online culture increasingly shapes advertising strategy.
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