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How Duolingo Turned a Mascot Into a Marketing Maven
In this episode of Marketing Made Simple, Lucas and Luna explore how Duolingo transformed its green owl mascot, Duo, from a mere app icon into a full-fledged marketing personality. They trace the origins of Duo's chaotic, unhinged social media presence, starting with a single TikTok video that went viral in 2022, and analyze how the brand leaned into the owl's obsessive, deadline-driven persona to drive engagement and app downloads. The hosts break down the specific strategies Duolingo uses — from meme-jacking to interacting with fans and celebrities — and discuss the risks and…
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