The Bumble Fumble: Weaponizing Versus Witnessing Consumer Insights

Two weeks ago, Bumble let its audience know a “new Bumble” was forthcoming. They stripped their Instagram of old posts, many of memes and models wearing T-shirts that read “Exhausted.” The teaser was interesting; a dating app leaning into how tired its audience is in a cheeky way. We waited to see where it went….