Trend Board: Vocal stims and how entertainment brands can use the audio format trend to reach new audiences

By Jessica Harris - 25 Mar 2026
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Posted by Jessica Harris in Trend Boards

4 weeks ago

Repetitive, recognisable lines from film and TV are increasingly being repurposed as shareable audio moments on TikTok, where audiences engage through adopting quotes as “vocal stims”. This behaviour sits at the intersection of meme culture and self-expression – where repetition becomes both humorous and satisfying. As TikTok’s algorithm prioritises familiar content, adoption of these soundbites…

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