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From Superman to Squid Game: How Data-Driven Strategy Is Powering Pop Culture’s Biggest Wins

This week on The Deep Dive, we unravel how marketing and data are reshaping the entertainment landscape—from Superman’s box office dominance to Squid Game’s snack aisle invasion. We explore why theatrical success is increasingly predictable for tentpole films, how streaming IPs like Gabby’s Dollhouse struggle to cross formats, and why K-Pop: Demon Hunters is becoming a global sensation beyond the screen. Plus, we spotlight multiplatform synergy—from Chuck E. Cheese’s $350M revamp to game-anime crossovers and fashion collabs with Care Bears and The Summer I Turned Pretty. It’s not just about…

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