The Best Brand Reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement


Two weeks after announcing her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift is now engaged.

The singer announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 26, sharing photos of her and her now-fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, posing in a floral garden. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” she wrote.

Naturally, the proposal sent the internet into a frenzy, with 27 million likes and counting on the original post. As ever, brands were quick to react to the moment, too, claiming dibs on their involvement in the wedding and using it as a marketing opportunity. The buzz follows campaigns from Panera and Reese’s last week, which were tied to the singer’s upcoming album.

“Successful reactive marketing isn’t about jumping on every trend; it’s about participating in the right moments,” Miruna Dragomir, chief marketing officer (CMO) at content collaboration platform Planable, told ADWEEK. “Brands that avoid these pitfalls and maintain methodical approaches are creating long-term competitive advantages.”

Following Kelce’s proposal, ADWEEK has rounded up some of the best brand reactions.

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Krispy Kreme

Olipop

Walmart

Hard Rock Bet

Wingstop

Panera

The Cheesecake Factory

Starbucks

Buffalo Wild Wings

Ally Bank

Olive Garden

Scrub Daddy

Auntie Anne’s

Crumbl

Lasik

City of Cleveland

Panera and Reese’s are among the brands embedding themselves in Swiftie lore.
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