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Europe’s Top 5 Viral Stories in 2024

From darts to chicken wine, these were five of the most viral stories in Western Europe in 2024, thanks to Gen Z…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Some Gen Z became celebrities overnight like the dart champion Luke Littler and a group of tween rappers from Ireland
  • An IRL dating technique involving a pineapple and a €10 bottle of wine went viral on TikTok
  • Meanwhile, brands competed to post videos filled with Gen Z slang
The Paris Olympic Games and EU elections drew tons of attention in Europe this year. And while these events certainly were on Gen Z and Millennials’ minds—which is why YPulse created special reports on these topics—smaller moments started on social media are often just as eye-catching for these gens. Brands can, and in the best cases, already did, take advantage of these viral stories by promptly aligning their campaigns with this trending content, which helps increase visibility and connect with younger audiences. YPulse reports on viral moments all year round, providing inspiration for the trends brands can take part in...

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