Gap's Denim Dance Off Nets 8 Billion Views, Gen Z Freaks Out
KEY POINTS
- â˘Gap CEO Richard Dickson announced that their 'Better in Denim' campaign went viral with 8 billion impressions this summer.
- â˘Featuring Katseye dancing to Kelis's 'Milkshake,' the campaign helped Gap outperform analyst expectations in Q3 earnings.
- â˘Gap's denim sales grew double digits, especially attracting highly engaged Gen Z consumers via influencer content.
- â˘The company also raised its annual guidance after comparable sales increased and its stock rose 5% post-earnings.
In a move so audacious it deserves a standing ovation, Gap CEO Richard Dickson declared the 'Better in Denim' campaign a massive win, boasting 8 billion impressions and 500 million views, all thanks to Katseye's viral summer dance to Kelis's 'Milkshake.' This denim ad war, featuring Gap, American Eagle, and Lucky Brand, tilted the sales scale with double-digit growth and a 5% stock surge after Q3 results. Gap even wrangled wealthy Gen Zers with influencer magic and a Sandy Liang collab, all while bridging generations and totally not bombarding us with promotionsâbecause who doesnât want premium value jeans syncing with TikTok trends?
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Gapâs denim dance battle crowned Katseye viral stars and turned millions of views into cold hard cash. Who knew jeans could bring Gen Z and Wall Street to their knees at the same time?
Gapâs secret weapon now appears to be teenage dance squads hitting 'Milkshake' instead of traditional ads. Innovation or desperation? You decide.
Denim wars are real now. Yesterdayâs jeans just danced their way into billionaire boardrooms, apparently. Pass the milkshake already.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/21/2025 | Author: Kelsey Vlamis
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