Viral moments: Brand pile-on

7 viral moments: Brand pile-on, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 43% started on TV. Median 2 days from first post to peak.

Cases
7
Median Spread Score
39
Most started on
TV43%
First post to peak
2 days

By mechanic

All142Controversy90Response chain57Real-world spectacle48Transgression29Creator relay25Political adoption17Underdog15Scarcity drop15Visible in use14Resale market13Pairing13Identity badge13Mystery & lore9Newsjacking8Brand pile-on7Sell-out loop7

Banksy's Self-Shredding Painting

66
Banksy's Self-Shredding Painting

Oscars Best Picture mix-up

52
89th Academy Awards - Oscars Awards Show

Cristiano Ronaldo moves the Coca-Cola bottles

41
Cristiano Ronaldo at the Euro 2020 press conference where he moved the Coca-Cola bottles

SpaceX Starship booster catch

39
The booster returning to the tower during Starship flight test 5 .

144.8M impressions

Germany 7–1 Brazil

37
Brazil v Germany | 2014 FIFA World Cup | Full Match

175K derivatives

Prada Kolhapuri sandals debate

37
Luxury brand Prada sells traditonal Kolhapuri chappals for Rs...

The Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify

26
Official show page and cover artwork for The Joe Rogan Experience.

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