‘Fortnight’ Challenge: From Travis Kelce to Her Cats, Taylor Swift Adds to the Social Media Buzz for ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Published 04/19/2024, 10:44 PM EDT

In the realm of artistic endeavors, while talent undoubtedly takes precedence, effective promotional strategies play a pivotal role in attaining the highest echelons of success. Taylor Swift, endowed with both exceptional artistic prowess and shrewd business acumen, adeptly makes use of the same, as evidenced by her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. From personal countdowns to collaborations with Spotify, the singer has diligently pursued various avenues to ensure the album’s success. Hence, even post-release, her momentum shows no signs of waning, as she spearheads a 'Fortnight' challenge on social media.

Drawing inspiration from the album's lead single, Swift initiated this challenge with a recap of her fortnight with Travis Kelce and her feline companions. 

Taylor Swift takes on the Fortnight Challenge

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Social media, with its advantages and disadvantages, is a tool Taylor Swift adeptly wields for meaningful purposes. After the enigmatic countdown and surprising announcement of a two-part album, Swift utilized her social media platforms to kick-start a unique trend: For a 'Fortnight' Challenge. Taking to her YouTube channel, she shared a short video recapping her recent activities from the past two weeks, ranging from popping a kiss to Travis Kelce, to playful interactions with her cat.

In addition to glimpses of her rigorous workout routines, Swift showcased her interests in knitting and baking, offering fans a comprehensive look into her daily life. Whether in relaxed home settings or lively party scenes, every aspect of her life was portrayed with meticulous attention to detail in these shorts. Furthermore, the compilation also featured a behind-the-scenes snap from the making of the music video. For fans, these snippets provided a window into her personal life, further cementing their admiration for her unapologetic authenticity.

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Taylor Swift not only relied on the track for a social media trend but even made it the lead single from the album, making it the first single to take revelation.

Back when Taylor Swift dropped the official teaser for Fortnight

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Just hours before ‘The Tortured Poets Department’s’ release, Taylor Swift dropped a teaser for ‘Fortnight’ this past Thursday. Featuring some in-video shots crafted in fleeting moments, the teaser also featured Post Malone, the collaborator on the single. She wrote in her caption, “I stand before my fellow members of The Tortured Poets Department with a summary of my findings” with the release on April 19.

The post was accompanied by a link redirecting to all the platforms where the tracks are available for streaming, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iTunes Store. Since the song also became the lead single from the album to take revelation before the album’s release, even if without the music, Swift’s spearheading an official trend on the same highlights the track even more. While the Travis Kelce and her cats part comes as a bonus for fans, Swift’s official music video for ‘Fortnight’ is now also available for streaming worldwide.

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What do you think of Taylor Swift's take on the 'Fortnight' challenge with the clip featuring Travis Kelce and her cats for promoting 'The Tortured Poets Department'? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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