Pokemon. Meatball lollipops. 17th Century silk traders. In this episode, Contagious explores weird and wonderful brand collabs, why they’re so effective, how to use them as a shortcut to cultural relevance and which brands are doing them well.
Discover the psychology behind ‘optimal incongruence’, how brands like Supreme and Crocs turned collaborations into a business model, and why technology has raised the cultural bar for collabs.
Along the way, we dive into:
The science behind why bizarre collaborations capture attention
The rise of ‘luxury fan fiction’ and AI-generated fake collabs
How music and fashion pioneered modern collaboration culture
Why some collabs fail while others become cultural phenomena
The most unlikely brand collabs, from logistics streetwear to cheese jewellery
What are the hidden risks, failures and audience backlash brands often underestimate
The connection between Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Betty Crocker and Rick Rubin
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