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A growing trend among brands is the replacement of conventional sales pitches with narrative-driven entertainment. For example, Vera Bradley recently swapped a standard handbag advertisement for a romantic-comedy-style story, recognizing that Gen Z audiences are more likely to engage with 3-minute stories than traditional marketing. This reflects a broader movement where entertainment "wins" over direct sales. Swapping Viral Trends for Substance : In television and film, "identity swaps"—such as