Remember that time I said dating apps could save London's nightlife? Well, Bumble Inc. look like they're proving me right on this occasion. (https://lnkd.in/eaiWGRzD) Back in September, I suggested that dating apps could be the key to breathing new life into London's dying nightlife. The idea? Venues and apps partnering to create unique IRL experiences that bring people together. Bumble, for example, has been hosting "Bumble IRL" events at venues like The House Party in Soho. While Bumble UK doesn't have its own TikTok channel, they've cleverly leveraged influencer marketing to generate buzz and amplify these events' reach. Influencers capture the energy and share it with their engaged audiences, creating a ripple effect of organic content and social engagement. This strategy demonstrates the value of: ▶️ Influencer collaborations: Reaching wider audiences and generating authentic content through partnerships. ▶️ Community building: Fostering a sense of belonging and shared experience through online and offline engagement. ▶️ Organic reach: Maximising the impact of events through user-generated content and social sharing. ▶️ Brand building: Positioning brands as forward-thinking and in tune with their users' needs. Bumble's approach is a promising sign for the future of London's nightlife. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a trend that will see more venues and dating apps collaborating to create engaging and inclusive social experiences. 📽️ Jessica Leigh-Anne #LondonNightlife #DatingApps #Bumble #IRL #HouseParty #InfluencerMarketing
I think influencers will be an important part of the story for sure but I think also it gives reason for brands to really think about their own Comms channels and what they are and stand for.
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Senior Communications Consultant with expertise in Consumer Brand, Reputation Management and Sustainability Comms
2moI think collabs will come to the fore big time this year. There's so much uncertainty all round it makes sense for brands to come together and test/trial/excite together.