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Comical Culturalism

Brands use humor to connect with diverse ethnic groups and establish trust

Implications - As the purchasing power of ethnic groups like Hispanics rises, brands are responding in kind with targeted marketing that takes a more lighthearted, humorous approach to establish trust. This tone of humor and authenticity is used as a means to communicate a sense of kinship and friendly interaction.
Trend Themes
1. Humorous Cultural Connection - Brands establish trust with diverse ethnic groups by using humorous, authentic and lighthearted approach in targeted marketing.
2. Culturally Focused First Job Ads - Brands create a more wholesome connection with diverse ethnic groups by relating to their sense of pride with their community's milestone.
3. Entertaining and Relatable Ethnic Accounts - Social media stars appeal to diverse ethnic groups by sharing humorous stories that resonate with their cultural background using social media.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising Industry - The industry can create humorous and authentic targeted marketing approaches that resonate with diverse ethnic groups to drive brand loyalty.
2. Fast Food Industry - The industry can create more community-oriented topics in their advertisements to connect the brand to diverse ethnic millennials, fostering a deeper brand-customer relationship.
3. Social Media Industry - The industry can leverage the popularity and influence of social media personalities to connect with diverse ethnic groups by sharing humorous stories that resonate with their cultural background.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 53 Examples:
209,444 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jul 14 — Jan 16
Trending:
Mild
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Featured Examples

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Eye-Opening Spanglish Commercials
The AT&T Mobile Movement Campaign Targets Young Latinos
AT&T’s Mobile Movement took a very ethnic turn with a clever commercial spot targeting young Latinos. In an effort to hone in on what it’s like to be bilingual, and to communicate... MORE
play_circle_filledPassionate Clothing Commercials
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This JCPenney Ad Highlights Women as Enthusiastic World Cup Fans
When you think of the World Cup, the first things that come to mind are probably not women and fashion—but this clothing commercial from JCPenney represents for the ladies who are diehard football... MORE
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A video featuring a choreographed dance between a group of Japanese businessmen and a gorilla seems right at home with a number of other viral dance videos on the Internet, but it’s not... MORE
Humorous Hispanic Accounts
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Social Media Star Lejuan James Shares Snippets of Life as a Latino
With more than 500,000 followers on Vine and over a million on Instagram, it’s safe to say that LeJuan James has reached the status of a social media superstar. As a Dominican and Puerto Rican,... MORE
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This Honda Car Ad Makes Fun of Typical Ads for Hispanic Millennials
This funny Honda car ad for the Fit mocks the way automobiles are traditionally marketed to Hispanic millennials—drivers are cool, always on-the-go and ready for an adventure any time. However,... MORE
play_circle_filledCultural First Job Ads
Cultural First Job Ads
The McDonald's 'First Customer' Fast Food Commercial is Hispanic-Focused
In an effort to connect more closely with it’s customers, the McDonald’s ‘First Customer’ fast food commercial highlights an important milestone in a teenager’s life.... MORE

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