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Duolingo: Immersive Experience

DUOLINGO X SQUID GAME: THE KOREAN LANGUAGE CHALLENGE

PROBLEM

Duolingo needs a buzz-worthy way to tap into Gen Z and Millennial fandoms that motivates them to sign up and keep learning languages.

INSIGHT

The explosive popularity of Squid Game among Gen Z and Millennials, who are drawn to games, challenges, and competition, has already proven it can drive a surge in interest in learning Korean on Duolingo.

IDEA

Celebrate Squid Game Season 2, by hosting a live Korean Language Challenge in NYC.

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Instagram Story - Interactive Game

Duolingo's Instagram followers will be able to participate in a fun, interactive game that teases the collaborative competition.

 

After the game, story viewers will be directed to the official site to enter for a chance to participate in the Korean Language Challenge.

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Instagram Carousel

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INCOMING COLLAB!!! 👀

The next best thing to being in the cast of Squid Game 2? Celebrating season 2 with a brand new Duolingo x Squid Game pop-up!

Join us in an immersive language experience through the Squid Game universe. Twelve players will be selected to compete in the official Duolingo x Squid Game: Korean Language Challenge in NYC on August 17th, 2024. The winner will receive a cash prize, a free Duolingo membership for life, and be crowned the Korean Language Challenge winner ⚠️

Tap the link in bio for your chance to compete! Be sure to download the Duolingo app and get started on your Korean lessons 👀

#DuoXSquidGame

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Instagram Reel - Collab

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ATTENTION PLAYERS!

Do you have what it takes to become the Duolingo x Squid Game: Korean Language Challenge winner?

Join Duo the Owl in an immersive language experience through the Squid Game universe. Twelve players will be selected to compete in the official Duolingo x Squid Game: Korean Language Challenge in a brand new NYC pop-up on August 17th, 2024. Tap the link in bio for your chance to compete! Be sure to download the Duolingo app and get started on your Korean lessons 👀

#DuoXSquidGame

Website for Contest Entry

To enter the competition, participants will be directed from social media to the official Duolingo x Squidgame: Korean Language Challenge microsite.

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NYC Pop-Up Exterior

This is the official exterior of the NYC pop-up for the Korean Language Challenge. The Duo doll will act as a social media photo op while a real-life Duo will greet guests and NYC passersby.

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NYC Pop-Up Game Center

This the official game room center of the NYC pop-up: Korean Language Challenge.

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