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Home < Content & Social Marketing

Instagram’s Most Meme-ingful Content: Brands Winning the Meme Game

Jessi Davis | April 18, 2019 April 18, 2019 by Jessi Davis

Social media runs on memes. At this point, we’ve all probably experienced that #oddlysatisfying spark of recognition when you spot a meme that is soooo you or the serotonin jolt when you share a meme and others also connect with it. Whether they’re absurdly funny, absurdly true, or just plain absurd, memes are highly effective in visually communicating emotion and inspiring people to build upon or share ideas. And because a well-timed, #relatable meme can take your page from obscurity to Internet fame, people are turning to memes to promote everything from products and apps to social causes and ideas about humanity. Read on to have a giggle and learn about three brands killin’ the meme game right now. Then dive into our meme templates and design tips to create your own meme-ingful communication with our meme generator.

Wildfang

Think mundane updates about return policies and customer service are engagement rate-reducing snooze fests? Think again. A meme can turn an otherwise boring communication into a marketing moment. Take a look at how feminist clothing brand @wearwildfang turned a note about their customer service into a meme that leverages imagery relevant to their target audience and the universal emotion of being excited about a package heading your way.

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Have ?s about an order? Want style advice from the pros? Our Customer Service is ready to help! 📞: 503-208-3631 💻: hello@wildfang.com

A post shared by WILDFANG (@wearewildfang) on Apr 8, 2019 at 7:00am PDT

Announcements aren’t the only time this brand uses memes to promote their brand.  Of-the-moment clapbacks to social issues artfully showcase both their product offerings and brand ethos. The key to their success? A brand mission statement that gets at the heart of why they provide inclusive, well-made clothing.

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Yo @nasa, we got suits….🌍 #houstonwehaveaproblem #getthemsuits #thisisBS

A post shared by WILDFANG (@wearewildfang) on Mar 26, 2019 at 5:52pm PDT

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ALERT THE PRESS! COVERALLS ARE BACK IN STOCK! 🚨🚨🚨 Link in bio or check out stores to shop IRL

A post shared by WILDFANG (@wearewildfang) on Apr 3, 2019 at 7:00am PDT

Pro-tip: Think about how your caption and imagery work together to make a single point or tell a broader story. What’s effective about Wildfang’s memes is they don’t just say something about what they offer, but rather dive into what it feels like to shop Wildfang. Then they sneak in their communication goal, like letting customers know when items are back in stock.

Chani Nicholas

How do you make the ancient tradition of astrology accessible and relevant for today? Meme-it. Astrologer and thought leader Chani Nicholas has a particular point of view, but first she hooks scrollers with situations that efficiently get at the emotion she unpacks further in the comments. It’s classic show don’t tell.

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But you don’t actually have one…. Mercury is now back in Sagittarius and the moon is in Pisces so everything is a mess but it’s okay because abundance sometimes feels like a panic attack and soon we’ll all die and be like, why was I so freaked out all the time?! My wife told me I wasn’t allowed to complain about being overwhelmed if I was going to take everything on so I’ll cope by making bad memes of dogs. Might delete later! Love you bye!! . Also *fixed it* thank you Team Virgo . Image of dog trying to get underneath a fence w caption that read “When you’re trying to get through to the weekend”

A post shared by Chani Nicholas (@chaninicholas) on Dec 13, 2018 at 11:48am PST

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As Mercury crosses that critical degree from 29° of Scorpio to 0° of Sagittarius, today, you might be a little extra sensitized to the more difficult aspects of your thinking patterns and communication complications. . This Mercury station direct has drudged up a lot from the depths for us to digest. The last degrees of any sign are challenging. As Mercury, the messenger and psychopomp crosses from the intense waters of Scorpio into the open and inspired pathways of Sagittarius, we are reminded of the therapeutic process of having to rehash old stories about ourselves and each other. If you feel attacked by your own thinking process, find a way to do something with the energy. Write. Talk. Tell your fears to a trusted professional, friend, or love. The more we name what it is we are burdened with the less power it has over our being. Sending love! 💓

A post shared by Chani Nicholas (@chaninicholas) on Dec 12, 2018 at 11:44am PST

Pro-tip: Add your logo or watermark to your memes so your brand follows your content, no matter how far and wide it’s shared.

Hinge

Dating app Hinge combines dog memes and influencer marketing to spread their message across Instagram–and differentiate themselves from their competitors. Instead of touting how many eligible singles are on their site, they tug at everyone’s desire for companionship through the universal love of dog memes. Plus, they’ve teamed up with psychologists, life coaches, and content creators to help distribute the message.

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That special someone is out there. @hinge #hingepartner

A post shared by Deanna, MSW, LCSW (@hilarioushumanitarian) on Apr 20, 2019 at 10:38am PDT

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Relationship goals 😍 @hinge #hingepartner

A post shared by Greg D (@highfiveexpert) on Dec 31, 2018 at 9:06am PST

The lesson here: touting the features of your offering is one part of the puzzle, but impactful communications often boil down to getting at how you want your audience to feel. In the case of Hinge, the dog pictures provide a light, accessible way to get at why many are turning to dating apps. Another lesson: if you can figure out a way to speak in dogs, then you’re ahead of the game.

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