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How Duolingo Turned a Green Owl Into a Brand Obsession
Duolingo's green owl mascot, Duo, has become one of the most recognizable—and memed—brand characters in tech. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack how the language-learning app built a brand personality that is equal parts encouraging and passive-aggressive. They trace the strategy behind Duolingo's push notifications (which went viral for shaming users), the social media team's embrace of Duo as a chaotic neutral entity, and how this character-driven approach drove record user engagement. With over 500 million downloads, Duolingo's brand is a case study in making…
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