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Top 85 Pop Culture Trends in July

From Tomato-Inspired Clutches to Upcoming Inclusive Doll Films

— July 4, 2024 — Pop Culture
July pop culture trends reveal a significant impact of entertainment and media on product development and marketing strategies. Brands are increasingly drawing inspiration from popular movies, TV shows, and video games to create appealing products that resonate with fans. Examples include superhero-inspired popcorn buckets, anime-inspired jewelry collections, and interactive video game-themed tours. These products tap into the cultural significance of entertainment franchises, engaging consumers who are passionate about their favorite genres and characters.

Another notable trend is the collaboration with celebrities and influencers. By partnering with well-known personalities, brands leverage their popularity to enhance visibility and credibility. Celebrity beauty brands, influencer-backed lip products, and rapper-backed smoothie kiosk expansions are prime examples of how these collaborations attract attention and drive sales. These partnerships not only broaden the reach of products but also create a sense of authenticity and trust among consumers.

By capitalizing on entertainment influences and celebrity collaborations, businesses are effectively engaging with pop culture to stay relevant and appealing in a competitive market.
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Alumni-Celebrating Club Initiatives
Alumni-Celebrating Club Initiatives
BGC Canada Introduces Its Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame
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Hybrid Protection Services
Hybrid Protection Services
Crisis24 Has Launched the Crisis24 Private Strategic Group
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Clean Caffeine Seltzers
Clean Caffeine Seltzers
HARD C.R.E.A.M. Seltzer Wu-Tang Edition Replenishes Without "Junk"
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80
Nationwide Sandwich Debates
Nationwide Sandwich Debates
Cognito Forms Asks Americans: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
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79
Organic Wine Tasting Initiatives
Organic Wine Tasting Initiatives
Avaline & Williams Sonoma Mark the Start of the Summer Season
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78
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Rich Roll is Launching a Network Called Voicing Change Media
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Gym-Specific Music Licensing Services
Gym-Specific Music Licensing Services
FITRADIO Has Launched a New Music Licensing Service
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76
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
LEGO and Pharrell Unveil the Piece by Piece Trailer
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Horror Movie Tie-In Games
Horror Movie Tie-In Games
A Quiet Place is Receiving a Game on Modern Platforms
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Japanese TV Adaptation Series
Japanese TV Adaptation Series
The Yakuza SEGO Game Series will be Adapted to a Show by Amazon
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Film-Inspired Dessert Campaigns
Film-Inspired Dessert Campaigns
EDWARDS® Desserts Has Collaborated with Actor Jason Biggs
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Total Body Optimization Programs
Total Body Optimization Programs
Centr Introduces the Inspiring Centr Circuit: Elevate Program
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Band-Inspired Collectible Figurines
Band-Inspired Collectible Figurines
BTS Gts Turned into Collectible Minion Funko Pop! Figures
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Rapper-Backed Smoothie Kiosk Expansions
Rapper-Backed Smoothie Kiosk Expansions
2 Chainz and Smoothie King Partner Up to Open a Kiosk
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Comfortable Matte Lipstics
Comfortable Matte Lipstics
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Boasts the Kind Words Matte Lipstick
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Upcoming Inclusive Doll Films
Upcoming Inclusive Doll Films
Netflix is Launching Mattel's Black Barbie Origin Story
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Aromatic Household Deodorants
Aromatic Household Deodorants
Homecourt's Room Deodorants Neutralize Kitchen and Bathroom Odors
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Legendary Stylist Salons
Legendary Stylist Salons
John Steinberg and Associates Opens a New Salon on Dundas West in Toronto
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Democratic AI Initiatives
Democratic AI Initiatives
AI Layer Labs & the 6079 Movement Advocate for a Democratic Future in AI
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Hot Pepper-Flavored Vodkas
Hot Pepper-Flavored Vodkas
Spirit of Gallo Has Introduced the New Collaborative Heat Check
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Presenter-Approved Furniture Ranges
Presenter-Approved Furniture Ranges
Stacey Solomon at ScS is Inspired by the Presenter's Cottage
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Heavy Metal-Inspired Guitar Accessories
Heavy Metal-Inspired Guitar Accessories
Gibson Introduces the Dave Mustaine Strap & Strings Line
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Indigenous Artist-Inspired Postal Stamps
Indigenous Artist-Inspired Postal Stamps
Canada Post Has Introduced a Stamp to Honor Elisapie
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Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
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Comprehensive Modern Fitness Studios
Comprehensive Modern Fitness Studios
KINRGY Opens Its First Physical Studio in West Hollywood
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Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
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Cartoon Reporter-Inspired Football Kits
Cartoon Reporter-Inspired Football Kits
The Belgian Away Kit is Made with Inspiration from Tintin
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Celebrity-Endorsed Ice Cream
Celebrity-Endorsed Ice Cream
Sabrina Carpenter is Set to Release Espresso-Flavored Ice Cream
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Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Atypique Partners with AJ Mclean of the Backstreet Boys
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Community-Focused Movie Screenings
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
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Curated Plushie Subscription Boxes
Curated Plushie Subscription Boxes
YumeTwins Boasts Kawaii Plushies, Home Goods, and More
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Organic Vitamin C Serums
Organic Vitamin C Serums
KORA Organics' Brightening Serum Features the Richest Source of Vitamin C
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Pocket-Sized Blush Sticks
Pocket-Sized Blush Sticks
Rhode Pocket Blush Makes Cream Blush Ready to Grab and Go
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Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
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Artist-Approved Cannabis Strains
Artist-Approved Cannabis Strains
Tinashe & RYTHM Premium Cannabis Announce the Green T Strain
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Southern Rock-Inspired Guitar Designs
Southern Rock-Inspired Guitar Designs
Gibson Collaborates with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke
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Baseball-Inspired Premium Moonshines
Baseball-Inspired Premium Moonshines
Central Standard Craft Distillery Partners with Corey Hart
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Vibrant Flower Puzzle Sets
Vibrant Flower Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces New Sets to the Botanical Collection
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Californian Canned Cocktails
Californian Canned Cocktails
Cali Cocktails Share the Taste of Agave Wine and Crisp Carbonation
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Immersive Sci-Fi Metaverses
Immersive Sci-Fi Metaverses
Futureverse & Ready Player One Creators Establish Readyverse Studios
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Sleepy Anime Character Merch
Sleepy Anime Character Merch
Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart Features Sleeping Pokémon Characters
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Inluencer-Backed Lip Products
Inluencer-Backed Lip Products
U Beauty and Tinx Launch the Plasma Lip Compound Tinted in Rom Com
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Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
Mattel Creations Unveils the Mini Mojo Dojo Casa House
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Cinematic Superhero Frozen Pizzas
Cinematic Superhero Frozen Pizzas
DiGiorno and Marvel Studios Teamed Up for Themed Pizzas
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Candy-Supported Movie Events
Candy-Supported Movie Events
M&M's® Partners with Outdoor Summer Movie Events in Canada
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Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
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Sleek Convertible Puzzle Sets
Sleek Convertible Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils a Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole
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Bat-Inspired Collector Watch Sets
Bat-Inspired Collector Watch Sets
Kross Studio Showcases a Series of Batman-Themed Watches
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Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
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Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
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Anime-Inspired Celeb-Backed Backpack Designs
Anime-Inspired Celeb-Backed Backpack Designs
The Sprayground x Soulja Boy Collab is Playful
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Celebrity Beauty Brands
Celebrity Beauty Brands
Goop's Colorblur Glow Balms are Nourishing for the Skin
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Celebrity-Backed Used Furniture Sales
Celebrity-Backed Used Furniture Sales
Kaiyo Collaborates with Sonja Morgan from Real Housewives
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Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
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Literature-Inspired Sculptural Lamps
Literature-Inspired Sculptural Lamps
Loft & Thought Designed the Morri 1 Light Table Lamp for Troy
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Beloved Cartoon-Inspired Coins
Beloved Cartoon-Inspired Coins
The Royal Australian Mint Presents Official Bluey Coins
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Elevated Streetwear Auctions
Elevated Streetwear Auctions
TEAM WANG Design & JOOPITER Gear up to Launch TEAM JOOPITER
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Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
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Video Game Travel Merchandise
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
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Glam Pickleball Paddles
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
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Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
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Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
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Immersive Entertainment Venues
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
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Volumetric Video Creation Tools
Volumetric Video Creation Tools
Gracia AI Raised $1.2 Million to Bolster its AI Video Tools
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Exclusive Espresso Ice Creams
Exclusive Espresso Ice Creams
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream & Sabrina Carpenter Made an Espresso Flavor
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Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
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Next-Gen News Apps
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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Innovative Toy Creations
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
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Tomato-Inspired Clutches
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
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Intimate Wellness Hotlines
Intimate Wellness Hotlines
Playground Launched Pillow Talk with the 1-888-PLY-GRND Campaign
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AI-Generated TV Shows
AI-Generated TV Shows
Showrunner Lets Fans Create User-Generated Episodes
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Cosmopolitan-Inspired Drinkware
Cosmopolitan-Inspired Drinkware
The Absolut x Paris Hilton Cosmo Collection Shares All-Pink Styles
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AI-Powered Content Creation Platforms
AI-Powered Content Creation Platforms
Niloom.ai's Platform for Creating AR/VR Content Uses AI
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Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
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Mischievous Nail Polish Collections
Mischievous Nail Polish Collections
The Sally Hansen x Despicable Me 4 Collection is Playful
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Drop-Shaped Perfume Bottles
Drop-Shaped Perfume Bottles
Marilyn Monroe Inspired the Limited-Edition No. 5 L'Eau de Chanel
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Streaming Series Games
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
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Anime-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Anime-Inspired Jewelry Collections
King Ice Collaborates on a Pokémon Jewelry Collection
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Free Pizza Promotions
Free Pizza Promotions
Boston Pizza Committed to Free Pizzas If the Edmonton Hockey Team Wins
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Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
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Mischievous Animation Clogs
Mischievous Animation Clogs
TheMinions x Crocs Classic Clog Celebrates Despicable Me 4
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Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
XyberDreams Creates The 925 Inspired by Spongebob Squarepants
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Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
The Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket is Comical
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