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The Most Jaw-Dropping Brand Collaboration of 2023
Almost a month ago, we witnessed what I consider to be the most jaw-dropping brand collaborations of 2023.
Yes, I’m referring to Snoop Dogg and his headline-grabbing statement: “I’m giving up smoke.”
This bombshell did more than create ripples; it unleashed a tsunami across the digital sphere. The man racked up an impressive 152 million impressions on Twitter alone.
The kicker is that it was all part of Smokeless Fire Pits’ brilliant marketing campaign!
What makes me, a seasoned B2B marketing professional, gush over a celebrity stunt? This is not merely marketing; it is marketing artistry at its finest.
This is what B2B Marketing needs to learn about Brand Collaborations, especially with B2B Creators:
1. Leveraging Personal Brand:
Snoop Dogg, the epitome of cool, the king of laid-back vibes, is flipping the script on his iconic persona? This is not just clever; it is strategic genius. By leveraging his personal brand, he created a partnership that broke the internet, but redefined how audiences engage with digital content.
2. The Power of Surprise:
Snoop’s move jolted a world numbed by constant advertising. The campaign was bold, unexpected, and brilliantly…