Presenter Information

Kylee Malcolm, Utah State University

Class

Article

College

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Journalism and Communication Department

Faculty Mentor

Aggrey Otieno

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

Duolingo, a language learning app, has an infamous social media presence across many platforms. Recently, they took their risky humor to the next level by killing their mascot (don’t worry, there’s a happy ending!)

Their platform on TikTok typically receives more engagement from users and brands, because that is where they first went viral for their ‘threats” against users.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-9-2025 2:30 PM

End Date

4-9-2025 3:20 PM

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TikTok Triumph: Unpacking Duolingo's Marketing Success

Logan, UT

Duolingo, a language learning app, has an infamous social media presence across many platforms. Recently, they took their risky humor to the next level by killing their mascot (don’t worry, there’s a happy ending!)

Their platform on TikTok typically receives more engagement from users and brands, because that is where they first went viral for their ‘threats” against users.