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If Generation Alpha Ran Santa's Brand Strategy: A Marketing Analysis

Written by Brands at Play | Dec 16, 2024 4:27:40 PM

In a bold move that has North Pole executives clutching their candy canes, Generation Alpha's marketing consultants have proposed a complete overhaul of Santa's centuries-old brand identity. The following analysis examines key elements of their proposed rebrand strategy.

Brand Identity: From "Santa Claus" to "GiftRizzerSupreme"

Generation Alpha's first move was to update Santa's name to something more algorithmically optimized. "GiftRizzerSupreme" emerged as the clear winner, with "Mr. Beast of Christmas" and "Skibidi Santa" as close runners-up. The rebranding team noted that "Santa Claus" had zero rizz potential and no hidden meanings, making it tragically unmarketable to their demographic. Market research showed that combining gift-giving authority with maximum rizz status created an unmatched "W rizz legendary rare" branding opportunity.

Core Brand Promises:

  • "No cap fr fr" delivery guarantee
  • Real-time gift tracking with emotional damage updates
  • Instant gratification through "Pre-Christmas Drop Shipping"
  • Rage quit protection on all gifts
  • Rizz rating for every present

Updated Brand Voice Guidelines:

 

OLD: "Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!"

NEW: "you've been rizzed by the gift god + real real + certified rare drop"

 

Platform Strategy

 

Social Gaming Integration

  • Weekly "Day in the Life" vlogs featuring GiftRizzerSupreme cranking 90s in the North Pole
  • Trending emote: "The Jolly Dance" (instantly item shop rare)
  • Regular collabs with Mrs. Claus (now known as "Mother FrostšŸ„¶")
  • Special Gorilla Tag Christmas map where elves swing through gift warehouses
  • Voice chat is permanently stuck on maximum volume

Roblox

  • Virtual North Pole experience where kids can "literally can't even" with the elves
  • Premium elf skins available for 10,000 Robux
  • Sponsored by both Discord and therapy apps
  • Battle Royale mode featuring drop locations at Greasy Grove and Tilted Towers

Brand Partnerships

  • Supreme x GiftRizzerSupreme limited edition empty box: $499.99
  • North Pole x SHEIN fast fashion collection
  • Minecraft Easter egg hunt (but make it Christmas)
  • Among Us special edition where Santa is always the impostor
  • iPad screen time extension passes (parents hate this one)

Updated Gift Delivery Process

 

Traditional Method Gen Alpha Method
Chimney entry Rings doorbell, does TikTok dance, leaves before anyone answers
Milk and cookies Monster Energy drinks and Takis
Written wish lists Amazon wishlist links in bio
Good/bad list Vibe check
Coal for bad kids Expired Discord Nitro codes
Making wishes Spamming chat with "pls gift"

Content Strategy

  • Weekly "Spilling the Tea from the North Pole" podcast
  • Instagram close friends stories for premium believers only
  • Twitch streams where chat controls the gift-wrapping
  • Reddit AMAs that only respond with "skill issue" or "based"
  • YouTube Shorts of elves doing parkour

Viral Audio Strategy: "Rizz Bells" Campaign

The marketing team partnered with viral sensation Yeat (chosen for his bell-heavy production and meme status) for a 15-second repeatable sound called "Rizz Bells." The track features Yeat's signature bells and tonka references, with NPC creator Pinkydoll providing additional ad-libs. The song was produced by @RizzMasterBeats (a 13-year-old producer who got famous making beats on his school iPad).

Rizz Bells, Rizz Bells (Tonka)
GiftRizzer on the way (SHEEEESH)
Dropping presents, no delay (Bell emoji)
Watch me hit that sleigh (REAL RIZZ)
*Bass drop with Yeat's signature bells*
*Emotional damage sound effect*
*Vine boom*
*Pinkydoll: "Yes yes yes, like like like, present present"*

The song immediately sparked controversy when parents discovered Yeat's other lyrics, leading to several school districts attempting to ban the song (which naturally made it go more viral). The track has already been labeled "the new All I Want for Christmas" by kids who have never heard the original All I Want for Christmas.

The accompanying dance, known as the "Gift Drop," involves:
  1. Crossed arms in "waiting for presents" pose
  2. Two shoulder leans (synchronized with "Rizz Bells")
  3. Point to wrist for "on the way"
  4. Dropping motion with jazz hands
  5. Pretend to drive sleigh while hitting an imaginary griddy
  6. End with the signature "present opening" move
The sound has already spawned:
  • 3.2M videos using the audio
  • 147 remix versions (including slowed + reverb)
  • Duet chains of parents being forced to learn the dance
  • Multiple conspiracy theories about hidden messages in the bass drop
  • Unofficial rip-offs like "Rizz Bells but it's lofi"
  • POV videos of kids pretending to catch GiftRizzerSupreme making the dance
  • Endless arguments in comments about proper dance form
  • Discord servers dedicated to analyzing the lore behind the dance moves

Success Metrics

  • "Rizz Bells" usage analytics
  • Dance accuracy scores
  • Parent complaint frequency
  • Number of school principals banning the dance
  • Remix proliferation rate
  • Duet chain length averages

Reindeer Rebranding

  • Rudolph renamed to "Main Character Energy"
  • Dasher now identifies as a speedrunner
  • Prancer exclusively communicates in emojis
  • Blitzen is just there for emotional support
  • New reindeer added: Rizzy (he's the cameraman for the TikTok channel)

Success Metrics

  • Gifts must receive at minimum of 100 likes within 24 hours of opening
  • Each child required to post an unboxing video
  • Mandatory use of hashtags #GiftRizzerSupreme #NoL
  • ROI measured in POV duets
  • Rizz rating analytics
  • Gift-to-Rizz ratio (GRR)
  • Number of iPads broken in gift-opening excitement

Risk Assessment

 
Primary concerns include:
  • Older generations not understanding why Santa needs a skincare routine
  • Elves unionizing after being forced to learn TikTok dances
  • North Pole becoming too "aesthetic"
  • Potential copyright issues with various dance moves
  • Unprecedented levels of rizz causing global chaos
  • Children attempting to download more RAM for their presents

North Pole Workplace Culture Updates

  • Morning huddles replaced with 1v1 build battles
  • Elf productivity measured in viral potential
  • Mandatory rizz training workshops
  • Team building through Among Us sessions
  • Mental health support for elves exposed to excessive cringe
  • Specialized therapy for iPad addiction
  • New policy: screaming "LET'S GOOOOO!" after completing each gift

Target Audience Insights

 
Primary demographic characteristics:
  • Born with an iPad in their hands
  • Attention span of a hyperactive goldfish
  • Fluent in emoji before English
  • Has already factory reset family iPad 3 times
  • Considers anything from 2022 as "old school"
  • Has strong opinions about Discord server moderation
  • Already developing their personal brand
  • Regularly asks Alexa to do their homework
  • Claims to be "cracked at math" while using photomath
  • Types faster with thumbs than adults do with keyboards

Conclusion

While traditionalists may question the necessity of giving Santa a YouTube Premium subscription or teaching reindeer to do victory dances, Generation Alpha's proposed rebrand effectively targets their demographic's core values: chaos, content, maximum rizz, and the crushing fear of being cringe.

Marketing effectiveness prediction: Literally bussin' fr fr no cap + rizz certified

(translation for older generations: quite good).