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How Duolingo Turned a Mascot Into a Marketing Machine
Duolingo is a language-learning app whose mascot, the green owl Duo, has become a cultural phenomenon. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack how Duolingo weaponized Duo's passive-aggressive personality across TikTok, memes, and in-app notifications, turning a learning tool into a brand that millions talk about. They trace the origins of Duo's dangerous-cute persona, dissect the 'unhinged' TikTok strategy that racked up billions of views, and examine how the brand uses limited-time streaks and playful guilt-tripping to keep users engaged — and talking. They also look at…
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