American Girl recently introduced its fans to the first-ever Korean-American doll in its collection called 'Z Yang.'
As with all American Girl dolls, Z Yang has a full backstory and plenty of interests that bring her character to life. As a doll with a passion for filmmaking, Z Yang is being introduced to American Girl fans with her own YouTube web series called Z's Crew.
The doll is also sold with a variety of film-related accessories, including a tripod, cameras, smartphones, video cameras and a desk for editing. With the doll, American Girl is also selling a book called 'The Real Z,' which describes the story of Z Yang and the making of her documentary.
Korean-American Dolls
'Z Yang' is American Girl's First-Ever Korean Doll
Trend Themes
1. Representation in Dolls - The introduction of 'Z Yang' as American Girl's first-ever Korean doll represents the trend of inclusivity and diversity in the doll industry.
2. Marketing Through Youtube - The creation of Z Yang's YouTube web series 'Z's Crew' showcases the trend of using digital platforms, like YouTube, for promoting and engaging with customers.
3. Cross-media Storytelling - The release of the book 'The Real Z' alongside the doll highlights the trend of cross-media storytelling, where characters and narratives extend beyond a single medium.
Industry Implications
1. Doll Industry - The doll industry can explore the opportunity to create more diverse and representative dolls to mirror the multicultural society and cater to a wider range of customers.
2. Digital Marketing Industry - The digital marketing industry can capitalize on the rising trend of using YouTube and other digital platforms to effectively market products and engage with target audiences.
3. Publishing Industry - The publishing industry can adapt to the trend of cross-media storytelling by exploring partnerships with other media platforms to expand the reach and engagement of book releases.