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buzz-driven success

[/bʌz ˈdrɪvən səkˈsɛs/]
noun
sucesso impulsionado pelo buzz
1. Success achieved primarily through media attention, social media hype, viral trends, or public excitement rather than substantive quality or long-term value
The startup's buzz-driven success didn't last once people realized the product had fundamental flaws.
O sucesso impulsionado pelo buzz da startup não durou uma vez que as pessoas perceberam que o produto tinha falhas fundamentais.
2. Rapid growth or popularity generated by word-of-mouth, influencer endorsement, or trending topics on social platforms
Their buzz-driven success on TikTok translated into millions of views but limited actual sales.
Seu sucesso impulsionado pelo buzz no TikTok se traduziu em milhões de visualizações, mas em vendas limitadas.
NYC Slang
hype game
Synonyms
hype-driven successviral successtrend-based successmomentum-driven achievement
Antonyms
sustainable successmerit-based successlong-term achievementorganic growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso impulsionado pelo buzz
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and business contexts
São Paulo
sucesso viral
Common in tech and startup communities
Rio de Janeiro
sucesso por hype
Colloquial variation used in entertainment and media industries
Portugal
sucesso baseado em buzz/ruído mediático
More formal translation preferred; buzz is often described as 'ruído mediático'

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the wave
15 minutes of fame
going viral
capitalizing on the buzz
trending moment
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