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Attention can't be bought, so brands turn to memes

The funniest post you saw this week may not have come from a friend; it may have come from a brand. Whether it is Kohl's , Wendy's , or Netflix, brands are behaving more like internet users than traditional advertisers.

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Brands such as Kohl’s, Wendy’s and Netflix are shifting from traditional paid advertising to mimicking everyday internet users by inserting themselves into existing online conversations. The change reflects a belief that simply purchasing ad space no longer secures attention amid the thousands of posts people scroll each day. By adopting meme‑style content and joining the dialogues already happening on social platforms, these companies aim to capture consumer focus more organically. This strategy signals a broader move toward participatory, conversation‑driven marketing.

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