To stay updated on TikTok trends, I regularly browse the For You Page and follow popular creators in the comic, storytelling, and editing spaces. I also keep an eye on trending sounds, challenges, and hashtag movements, which often inspire new content ideas. I engage with TikTok’s Discover section to spot emerging trends early and see what’s resonating with the audience. Once I identify a trend, I think about how I can integrate it into my own storytelling style or creatively highlight Toongether’s features. I use these trends as a framework, blending them with my personal touch—whether through humor, relatable narratives, or unique editing styles—to create content that feels fresh and connected to what’s currently popular.4o mini

Flings should consider partnering with influencers who align with its playful, better-for-you brand identity while reaching health-conscious, trend-savvy audiences. For example, Nicole Keshishian Modic (@kalejunkie) shares wholesome recipes and wellness tips with a warm, relatable tone—perfect for showcasing Flings as a fun, functional breakfast option. Brittany Williams (@fittybritttty) promotes balanced living and colorful content that would highlight Flings’ flavor and feel-good vibe. Olivia Biermann (@itslivb) creates plant-based comfort food content that’s nostalgic and accessible, aligning well with a modern take on toaster pastries. For a comedic spin, Brittany Broski (@brittany_broski) brings humor and huge reach, making her a great candidate for a fun, unexpected Flings collab. Lastly, Jasmine (@healthysnackqueen) curates better-for-you snack hauls and honest reviews—an ideal platform to introduce Flings to curious, label-reading snack lovers. Together, these creators could help Flings drive authentic awareness, engagement, and love across digital breakfast tables.4o

My strategy for sourcing influencers would start with defining the ideal Flings creator—someone who aligns with our brand’s fun, better-for-you vibe and has an engaged following in the food, wellness, or lifestyle space. I’d focus on micro and nano influencers, as they tend to drive higher engagement and feel more authentic to their audiences. Using a mix of influencer platforms and manual research (via hashtags, location tags, and similar brands), I’d build a curated list of potential partners. Outreach would be personalized and friendly, reflecting Flings’ playful tone, and I’d organize all leads in a tracker to stay on top of gifting, responses, and content deadlines. After gifting, I’d monitor performance through engagement metrics and story insights, identifying strong partners to potentially re-engage for deeper collaborations. The goal is to create a system that’s efficient, scalable, and rooted in authentic relationships.4o