How Your Brand Can Be Culture-Driven Content Without the Cringe
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Stop Chasing Trends. Start Leading Culture.
You’ve seen the ick. Brands trying too hard to be cool — hopping on memes, dropping TikTok audio, and leaving their audience wincing.
But here's the thing: 93% of consumers want you to participate in the cultural conversation. The catch? Only 27% believe trend-hopping works beyond 48 hours.
In this solo episode, I'm breaking down how your brand can show up with cultural fluency — not forced trend-chasing. We’ll cover what actually makes brands stand out in 2025, how to build a culture radar, and why your community doesn't care about polish — they care about presence.
If you're ready to ditch the cringe and create content that connects, this one's for you.
🧠 Inside this episode:
- The stats behind cultural relevance in 2025
- 3 tactical shifts to build cultural fluency
- Why “engagement” is not a vanity metric — it’s velocity
- What to post instead of trend templates
- Why your brand voice might need a glow-up
🗣️ Mentioned in this episode:
- Sprout Social 2025 Index
- Blog Post: What Is Social Media Engagement Velocity? (And Why You Should Care)
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