The top September 2018 media ideas explore the many new ways in which people of all ages are being invited to consume content, specifically with a focus on interactivity and bite-sized formats.
Short attention spans and the ease with which content can be consumed has created a demand for snackable content, which is exemplified by GIF film festivals, short-form video apps and text-based storytelling formats that offer a convenient alternative to reading a book.
In the same way that kids have been able to consume content from Barbie as a vlogger on YouTube, Hello Kitty recently launched her own channel as a new positive role model for kids sharing words of inspiration and motivation. The rise of the digital influencer can also be seen in Balenciaga's Virtual Army, which introduces diverse CGI supermodels.
Top 25 Media Ideas in September
From Cartoon Vlogger Influencers to Short-Form Video Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 29, 2018 — Pop Culture
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Empowering Lifestyle Entertainment Companies
Kin Delivers Content to Motivated Women
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Nostalgic Cartoon Street Apparel
ASOS Design and The Simpsons Joined for a Collaborative Range
23
Online Encyclopedia-Inspired Apparel
The Wikipedia Collection by Advisory Board Crystals is Chic
22
Home-Style Movie Events
Bumble and HBO's 'Stay Home' Activation Played Up Indoor Comforts
21
Wizardly Home Decor Collections
Pottery Barn's New Harry Potter Collection is Magical
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Virtual Luxury Fashion Models
Balmain's 'Virtual Army' Features Diverse CGI Supermodels
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Intergalactic Theme Park Cantinas
Oga's Cantina is Set to Serve Booze and Otherworldly Dishes
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AR Cartoon Home Experiences
Samsung's 'Doorways' Shows Smart Products in the Family Guy Home
17
Motivational Male-Focused Digital Platforms
The BroBible is a Community-Driven Platform for Males
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Short-Form Video Apps
TikTok and Musical.ly Build a Platform That Enables Creativity & Expression
15
TV-Inspired Browser Extensions
The Good Place Chrome Extension Lets Fans Enter 'The Good Place'
14
GIF-Centric Film Festivals
The GIPHY Film Festival Explores Stories Told in Just 18 Seconds
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Politically Informed Fashion Ads
SHOOP's Collection is Accompanied by a Playful Fake News Ad
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Engaging Digital Book Alternatives
Yarn Offers Entertaining Chat & Text Stories to Digital Nomads
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Mouse Ear Ice Creams
Ample Hills is Rolling Out Three New Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Flavors
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Villainous Halloween Tea Parties
Disneyland’s Steakhouse 55’s Halloween Tea is Based on Villains
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Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
The Uproxx Site Caters to the Digital Male Demographic
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Cartoon Vlogger Influencers
Sanrio's Hello Kitty Just Got an Incredibly Adorable YouTube Channel
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Theatrical Open-Air Festivals
Secret Cinema's 'Secret Festival' is a 5,000-Person, Five-Hour Event
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Traditional Pasta-Making Webseries
'Pasta Grannies' on YouTube Makes Authentic Recipes Accessible
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Behind-the-Scenes Beauty Commercials
In Its New Ad, Dove Gives a Shout Out to the Women Off-Screen
4
Music Streaming Service Podcasts
Spotify is Launching Its Own Branded Podcast, 'Ebb & Flow'
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Portable Comic Readers
The InkyPen App Will Let Nintendo Switch Owners Access Plenty of Comics
2
Craft Beer Networks
BrewDog Launched Its Own Beer-Centric TV Network and Subscription Service
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On-Demand Streaming Experiences
The Top-Rated PlayStation Vue Allows for a Multi-Device Stream
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Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
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AI-Driven Media Recommendations
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Social Media Shopping Partnerships
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Gamified Shopping Apps
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Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
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Social Video Reaction Apps
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Shoppable CPG Ads
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Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
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Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
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Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
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AI-Powered Content Features
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AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
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Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
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Interactive Connected Packaging
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Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
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Motivating Journaling Apps
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Social Media Notes Expansions
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Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
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Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
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Text-to-Video AI Avatars
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Social Media Political-Content Limitations
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Interactive Influencer Features
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Text-Prompted AI Videos
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Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
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Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
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Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
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Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
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Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
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AI-Powered Creative Apps
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Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
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Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
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Social Media Music Festivals
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Chinese Youth Search Reports
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Paid Online Platform Experiences
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Short-Form Foodie Feeds
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LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
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Visual Payment Apps
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Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Content Creator News Sources
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Personalized Child Education Apps
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Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
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Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
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Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
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Lighthearted Meme Apps
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