We know you’re seeing it, too. Brands are starting to cater to Gen Alpha’s frankly bizarre sense of humor, and it’s working.
Let out a collective sigh, and let’s break down how they’re doing it.
Sour Patch Kids. They were already uniquely positioned to tap into a sense of playful rebellion that resonates with Gen Alpha. Through socially-native, non-sensical content and chaotic memes, they’re able to play on the edge and stay true to the core brand. Plus, their interactive content engages Gen Alpha by encouraging tagging and sharing.
Nutter Butter. They have leaned so far into the unhinged that they might have scared off some elders, but they’ve connected with the kids through absurdism, unpredictability, and Internet randomness. The content is short, it’s punchy, and it’s apparently very funny. This is a lesson in embracing the weird.
Crocs. They’ve always led with self-awareness. They’re not for Cool Kids, but they’re for kids that are cool. They stay relevant with Gen Z and Gen Alpha (Zalpha, if you will), by strategically hopping on Internet jokes and trends, like “crafting and yapping” and “Crocsmaxxing.” In short, they’re authentic, and that goes far with the youths.
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