
Background
Twitch is a 24/7 livestreaming platform, described as “the best hang on the internet.” Unlike other social platforms driven by bite-sized, passive, algorithmic consumption, Twitch is fueled by live participation and the long-form, unedited chaos energy of the community. It is the birthplace of modern internet culture and the primary engine behind global social media trends—if you’ve ever used the words “rizz,” “cooked” or “chat,” you can thank Twitch for that.
The Challenge
Despite being the source of massive cultural moments, from viral memes to surprising appearances by AAA celebrities, Twitch wasn’t getting the credit it deserved on social—acting as a traditional, gaming-focused marketer rather than a youth-driven, community-focused brand where youth culture and the next generation of internet celebrities are born.
Our Approach
To bridge the gap, space150 shifted Twitch’s social strategy to act more like a native participant in youth culture, trading overpolished marketing content for the raw, self-aware energy of the Twitch community and expanding content narratives beyond gaming to highlight the platform’s growing connection to sports, music and pop media.
Results
In the first four months of partnership alone, we increased shares by 22%, increased reach per post by 50% and increased engagement rate 5%.
Always On
As the engine behind Twitch’s always-on content, we’re constantly monitoring internet moments as they unfold to create content that travels fast, connects to Gen Z sentiments, and extends reach far beyond Twitch.
Camera Reload
How fast can a streamer’s camera operator switch batteries? This fast
Cinema
Only Arc Raiders can conjure Shakespearean emotions.
Winnie The Moo
The world’s most popular cow was well-fed by Twitch chat.
Mafiathon
Emerging Categories
Fred Again
Twitch is where content creation is born, tested, and previewed with fan communities before it hits mainstream algorithms. When Fred again.. made an entire album inviting chat feedback in real-time, we took a retrospective approach to celebrate its release.
VTuber Car
To celebrate VTuber Week on Twitch, we designed a custom whip featuring the world’s most popular creators from this rapidly growing streaming category.
Live Event Support
Culture moves fast, we move faster. For IRL events and premieres, we’re always exploring new, surprising formats to create hype and engagement beyond the expected promo-style interview content.
TwitchCon
There’s a lot of people going places at TwitchCon.
Fallout Premiere
Twitch streamers answer burning questions at the premiere of Fallout Season 2.
Hey Chat Hot Dog
Would you accept a free hot dog if Twitch chat got to pick the toppings?