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Crocs marketer Carly Gomez on TikTok creators and the rise of microdrama content

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Julia Hood

1h ago· 4 min readen

Summary

Crocs' lead marketer Carly Gomez discusses at Cannes Lions how the brand is leveraging TikTok creators and experimenting with microdramas — short, episodic content formats — to engage younger audiences. She highlights the importance of authentic creator partnerships and adapting to platform-native storytelling rather than repurposing traditional ads. The interview covers Crocs' evolving social media strategy, the role of community-driven marketing, and how the brand balances its quirky identity with broader commercial goals.

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bskyCrocs marketer Carly Gomez on TikTok creators and the rise of microdrama contentbusinessinsider.com

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We're really leaning into creator partnerships that feel authentic to the platform, not just repurposed TV spots.
Microdramas are a new format for us — short, episodic, and built for the way younger audiences consume content today.
The community has always been at the heart of Crocs, and TikTok just amplifies that in real time.
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Crocs' lead marketer, Carly Gomez, spoke to CMO Insider at Cannes Lions about how the brand is leveraging creators and new formats like microdramas.

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