Super Nintendo World officially opened in Osaka, Japan on Mar 18, 2021. Super Nintendo World also features the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser’s Castle and Princess Peach’s Castle from the Super Mario games. Long-time lovers of the Super Mario franchise are excited to finally experience a real-life version of Mario Kart. In October 2020, Universal Studios Japan released renderings for Super Nintendo World causing social media to erupt. BrandGraph, IZEA’s social intelligence platform, recorded a spike in social media content and engagement for Universal Studios Japan. Super Mario fans share their excitement for Super Nintendo World.
Also trending this week on BrandGraph were brands like the Boston Red Sox and Justice League. BrandGraph tracks and records the performance of these brands across social media platforms. See what got these brands trending by taking a closer look at the Top Trending Brands for this week:
Trending Brands for the Week of March 15, 2021
- Universal Studios Japan
- Boston Red Sox
- Justice League
- Moderna
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Thrill-seekers are enjoying Super Nintendo World after its grand opening on Mar 18, 2021. Universal Studios Japan trends on social media and BrandGraph with people reacting to the park’s latest addition. Universal Studios Japan also trended on BrandGraph in October 2020 after it released renderings of Super Nintendo World. The Super Mario-inspired world was originally supposed to open on Feb 4, 2021. However, the grand opening had to be pushed back after the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Content for Universal Studios Japan
The Boston Red Sox trended on social media and BrandGraph after the Internet discovered LeBron James is part owner of the MLB team. James, Los Angeles Laker point guard and NBA all-star, joined Fenway Sports Group as a partner. The Boston Globe first reported James’ part ownership of the Red Sox, New England Sports Network, Roush Fenway Racing and Liverpool F.C. Maverick Carter, businessman and longtime friend of James, also joined Fenway Sports Group. The two are the first black partners in the company’s history. Social media users are congratulating James and Carter on their major investment.
Top Content the Boston Red Sox
The Snyder Cut finally premiered exclusively on HBO Max on Mar 18. For the past four years, DC comic fans have pressured Warner Bro’s to release Snyder’s version of Justice League after being disappointed with Joss Whedon’s interpretation. Fans are reacting to the epic four-hour film on social media. The Snyder Cut is receiving positive reviews across social media platforms. Viewers argue it is a completely different movie from the one released in 2017. DCEU fans love that this version features more backstory, character development and grit, which was missing from Whedon’s cut. Justice League continues to trend on social media and BrandGraph as people dissect every minute of Snyder’s cut.
Top Content for Justice Leauge
Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced it is moving forward in testing COVID-19 vaccines on children between the ages of six months to 17 years old. On Dec 18, 2020, Moderna was the second company to have its COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the FDA. However, the authorization only allows Moderna’s vaccine for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. On Mar 16, 2021, Moderna announced it is in phase 2/3 of its pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial. Moderna trends on social media as people share their mixed reactions to Moderna’s announcement. Some argue that children should not be vaccinated at all. While others believe that vaccines are essential to protect the health of everyone.
Top Content for Moderna
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is also trending on social media and BrandGraph after premiering on Disney+. Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are taking to social media to express their excitement for the newest miniseries. Back in 2018, Marvel Studios started to develop limited series for Disney+. The miniseries would take place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was finally confirmed in April 2019 and Kari Skogland agreed to join as the director. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprise their roles as Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes from the Marvel movies. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is already receiving praise on social media. Fans love the action-packed first episode and cannot wait for the rest of the season.
Top Content for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
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