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  • In this episode of Ripples by Rival, Lance, and Cecelia explore another Deep Dive into two significant microcultures that go hand-in-hand: Spicy Lit and Dark Academia. They discuss how Spicy Lit is revitalizing the romance genre and revitalizing the whole of the physical book industry in its wake. Dark Academia is shaping fashion, culture, and viewing trends with hits like Netflix's Wednesday, being borne out of a passion for the microculture. The conversation highlights the passionate communities behind these microcultures and the opportunities they present for brands to connect with consumers through shared interests and escapism.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Microcultures

    02:59 The Rise of Spicy Lit

    05:52 Impact of Spicy Lit on the Literary World

    08:48 Understanding the Spicy Lit Community

    11:51 Brand Opportunities within Spicy Lit

    14:56 Exploring Dark Academia

    17:53 Dark Academia's Influence on Fashion and Culture

    21:07 Conclusion and Future Insights

    Mentioned in the show

    A Court of Thorn and Roses Sarah J MaasRainbow Rowell Booktok leanDark Academia

    Ripples is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Ripples is hosted by Lance Koenig & Cecelia Parrish.

    Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn. 

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    Say hi at [email protected], we’d love to hear from you.

     

  • In today's episode, Lance & Cecelia are discussing one of their favorite microcultures to give you a full overview of one of the most important and prevalent microcultures: Posh Pet Parents. Listen to this episode if you want to learn exactly how brands are tapping into the growing culture around pets and what that means for consumers.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Rise of Posh Pet Parents

    05:21 Millennials: The Driving Force

    11:05 Market Influence and Trends

    16:23 Future Innovations in Pet Care

    Mentioned in the show:

    Crocs x Posh Pet Parents Plaza Hotel Pampered Pup PackagePet airways Subaru Loves Pets Titos: The Vodka for dog peopleSam the blue-eyed basset: https://www.instagram.com/sam_the_blue_eyed_basset/profilecard/?hl=enDean the Basset: https://www.instagram.com/deanthebasset/?hl=enBrody that Dood: https://www.instagram.com/brodiethatdood/?hl=enNoodle the Pug: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-bones-tiktok-star-noodle-pug-dies-14-rcna59968Nimbus: https://www.instagram.com/nimbus_siberian/?hl=enNala the cat: https://www.instagram.com/nala_cat/?hl=en

    Ripples is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Ripples is hosted by Lance Koenig & Cecelia Parrish.

    Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn. 

    Find Lance on LinkedIn

    Find Cecelia on LinkedIn.

    Say hi at [email protected], we’d love to hear from you.

     

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  • Welcome to Ripples by Rival, a limited podcast series where we discuss the Rise of Microcultures, including why this is changing brand strategy and how brands can stay relevant for the next decade. This podcast sits alongside a huge amount of research and thinking we've done here at Rival to understand the face of challenger marketing and how brands cut through in the modern world.

    For more information please visit www.wearerival.com/microcultures

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Microcultures

    03:03 The Shift from Monoculture to Microcultures

    05:52 Understanding Microcultures and Their Impact

    08:59 Examples of Emerging Microcultures

    12:00 The Role of Brands in Microcultures

    15:02 Building Relevance Through Microcultures

    18:03 Case Studies of Successful Brand Engagement

    21:08 The Future of Marketing in a Microculture World

    23:58 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

    Mentioned in the show

    Devil wears prada clip- Devil Wears Prada DeBeers- diamonds are forever - https://www.debeersgroup.com/about-us/a-diamond-is-foreverTikTok - Witch Baddies - Cinnamon blowingHorse girl aesthetic - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-horse-girl-aestheticCrocs x Posh Pet ParentsMcDonalds - WcDonalds

    Ripples is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Ripples is hosted by Lance Koenig & Cecelia Parrish.

    Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn. 

    Find Lance on LinkedIn

    Find Cecelia on LinkedIn.

    Say hi at [email protected], we’d love to hear from you.