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Hi everyone,

Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” drops this Friday, October 3, and if history tells us anything, the internet is about to light up with Swiftie energy.

Brands are already preparing to jump in — whether it’s turning their feeds sparkly orange, dropping Showgirl-inspired memes, or launching campaigns that nod to Taylor’s world. Why? Because aligning with the Swiftie fandom doesn’t just grab attention — it creates loyalty, cultural relevance, and community connection.

The Swiftie fandom is more than a fanbase. It’s:

  • An economic force: “Swiftonomics” has proven how much purchasing power this community holds.

  • A global tribe: Tapping into the shared rituals and language of Swifties helps brands feel like they belong.

  • A loyalty engine: Surprise drops, Easter eggs, and themed activations keep fans engaged and invested.

Beyond the music, her marketing strategies are legendary: Easter eggs, surprise drops, “eras,” fan exclusives, and loyalty-building that turns casual listeners into lifelong fans.

Let’s get a conversation going below. Share your opinions, advice, or examples below about:

  • How can brands authentically participate in the Showgirl moment this Friday?

  • What are smart, timely ways to harness Swiftie fandom — from themed social posts and email subject lines to exclusive offers — without feeling forced or opportunistic?

  • Have you seen (or planned!) fun activations around past album drops or tours?

 

 

There is absolutely something to tapping into the loyalty that Swifties have for Taylor Swift, or other really intensely loyal pop fanbases. Our customer at Criquet Shirts tends to be a 35-65 year-old dads, and we even tapped into this in December of 2023 when the Era’s tour was wrapping up. Playing into her song lyrics drove the point home - even if the dads didn’t get it, we know their children did.
 

 


There is absolutely something to tapping into the loyalty that Swifties have for Taylor Swift, or other really intensely loyal pop fanbases. Our customer at Criquet Shirts tends to be a 35-65 year-old dads, and we even tapped into this in December of 2023 when the Era’s tour was wrapping up. Playing into her song lyrics drove the point home - even if the dads didn’t get it, we know their children did.
 

 

I am obsessed with this. My dad took me to the Red and 1989 concerts when I was younger. Definitely a good one for the girl dad crowd.


I very much enjoyed Klaviyo’s Instagram post this morning - 10/10! 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWKYAjjMV0/?img_index=1