Cat nip or cat nap? How brands’ #InternationalCatDay posts got scratched on Twitter
A long time ago, brands learned that cute animals could help boost their engagement on social media.
#InternationalCatDay
Inevitably, along came #InternationalCatDay on 8 August to celebrate felines on the social network sparking a maelstrom of pussy content between brands.
The term was the top trend on Twitter on Monday.
Here are some of the finest brand tweets.
Xbox
Happy #InternationalCatDay https://t.co/Zdxu9rsGhJ
— Xbox UK (@xboxuk) August 8, 2016
Clash of Clans
Happy #InternationalCatDay! pic.twitter.com/FQWdBLo1my
— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) August 8, 2016
Paramount Pictures
Happy #InternationalCatDay! Apart from zombie cats. They don't get a special day. pic.twitter.com/pGW3IU2WLU
— Paramount Pictures (@ParamountUK) August 8, 2016
FC Bayern
On #InternationalCatDay, here's a GIF of "The Cat of Anzing", Sepp Maier, in action! pic.twitter.com/7dajMeHOCo
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 8, 2016
Premier League
As it's #InternationalCatDay, who remembers this little pitch invader from 2012...? pic.twitter.com/f1W4iWnPj0
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 8, 2016
Doctor Who
It's #InternationalCatDay aka the best day of the year!
So here's a gif of Ten with a cat! Enjoy!
#DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/8ZVCRMyd8r
— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) August 8, 2016
Sony Pictures
That moment you realise it’s #InternationalCatDay #StreetCatBob pic.twitter.com/xfDTRG0W40
— Sony Pictures UK (@SonyPicturesUK) August 8, 2016
Faber & Faber
Happy #InternationalCatDay pic.twitter.com/zyT5FhBFvO
— Faber & Faber (@FaberBooks) August 8, 2016
E4
Its #InternationalCatDay, celebrate by decking the halls with dangling strings, empty boxes & bottle lids. Tralalala pic.twitter.com/wwmn1xL2IN
— E4 (@E4Tweets) August 8, 2016
Volkswagen
It’s the International Cat Day –the fluffiest day of the year! #internationalcatday #volkswagen pic.twitter.com/TYHu66T73c
— Volkswagen (@Volkswagen) August 8, 2016
Dave
Happy #InternationalCatDay! pic.twitter.com/tSi0SUsQTO
— Dave (@Join_Dave) August 8, 2016
James Bond
Happy #InternationalCatDay. Blofeld's cat has appeared in five Bond films including in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. pic.twitter.com/KakiRSReRh
— James Bond (@007) August 8, 2016
Pizza Express
Isn't this the third or fourth #InternationalCatDay of the year? pic.twitter.com/fjTU23pl3r
— PizzaExpress (@PizzaExpress) August 8, 2016
Lyst
When that Monday feeling kicks in... #InternationalCatDay pic.twitter.com/zGfA3aO8sK
— Lyst (@lyst) August 8, 2016