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What Marketers Can Learn From Pokémon's 30-Year Success

calendar_today June 17, 2026 person Anna Amarotti and Ann-Derrick Gaillot domain meltwater

Meltwater analyzed 7.6 million Pokémon mentions and 1.1 billion engagements to reveal how trading cards, Reddit communities, and celebrity partnerships sustain one of the world’s most enduring brands. The analysis shows brands can maintain cross-generational relevance by emphasizing community participation over passive consumption.

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