# Social Media Kingdom Spoofs Hootsuite's Game of Social Thrones Advertises How to Rule Social Media By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-social-thrones References: [wearesocialmedia.gr](http://wearesocialmedia.gr/a-game-of-social-thrones/) The 'Game of Social Thrones' is an awesome spoof from Hootsuite, modeled after the epic opening of the popular TV show, acting as a clever advertisement for its services, which are designed to "unite your social kingdoms." Since mastering social media itself can be a game, there couldn't be a more brilliant and relevant reference to make, especially since the season 4 premiere of Game of Thrones has set the Internet abuzz after the first episode and the anticipation of the episodes to follow. Alike the Game of Thrones opening, towers, amphitheatres and other structures representing social sites like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-manager), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replymore) and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beechers-handmade-cheese) pop out of a flat map and come to life in 3D. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Marketing Spoofs:** Opportunity for advertising and marketing agencies to create humorous and engaging content that aligns with pop culture references and effectively delivers brand messaging. - **Social Media Management Tools:** Opportunity for software companies to develop user-friendly platforms that offer a comprehensive approach to social media management, catering to businesses of all sizes and industries. - **Social Media Analytics:** Opportunity for data analysis firms to develop innovative tools that collect and analyze social media data to provide businesses with actionable insights to optimize social media strategies and improve ROI. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to create highly shareable and engaging content inspired by popular culture that captures broad audiences. - **Software:** Opportunity for software companies to create cost-effective, streamlined social media management tools that cater to businesses in all industries. - **Data Analytics:** Opportunity for data analytics firms to provide businesses with innovative technologies and insights that help improve their social media strategies and measure their success. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Playful Language App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-on-ice.md) - [Suspenseful Big Game Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarespace-2026-super-bowl.md) - [Humorous AI-Forward Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-like-you-know.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-to-king.md) - [Authentic Connection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hijack-socialization.md)