16 brands react to Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ album release

Plus, how the star decided to roll out her new music.

16 brands react to Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ album release

Taylor Swift has finally released her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” and the fans and brands are foaming at the mouth for a chance to get in on the action. 

At midnight, the singer announced on social media the release of her new album and, two hours later, surprised fans with news of 15 extra songs — making it a double album. 

The world has spent the last 12 hours reacting and dissecting each and every lyric for any Easter eggs the mastermind singer has written between the lines. 

Swift also officially joined Threads at the witching hour to announce the launch of TTPD. Those who are among the first people to share Swift’s initial post get a custom badge based on her new album's artwork that they can display on their Threads profile. 

The artist teamed with TikTok for exclusive in-app features on her new music, just a week after her music returned to the platform following a 10-week hiatus due to a licensing dispute between the app and Universal Music Group.

In less than 12 hours, the double album became Spotify’s most streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far, Billboard reported. Spotify also said on Thursday that the album’s countdown page broke its record for most pre-saves.

Prior to Thursday night, the singer teased snippets of lyrics and album art on social media, including an in-person installation library in Los Angeles.

Brands, monuments, apps and TV networks have all taken to social media to show their support and love for Swift’s latest creation as they’ve done in the past for almost anything the singer does from her “seemingly ranch” condiment choices, her expected Super Bowl attendance – and her travel to get there – to her baking skills.

Here’s what some brands are saying about TTPD.

Pixar

— Pixar (@Pixar) April 19, 2024

Merriam-Webster

Your Department may need this... pic.twitter.com/SUNJ5XtATG

— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) April 19, 2024

Lyft

ofc. tortured poets: use code YOUCANTFIXHIM for $14 off a lyft ride ️

(valid until 2 A.M. on April 20. availability is limited—if you miss this one, follow us for more code drops soon) #tsttpd https://t.co/J6AgagycLa

— Lyft (@lyft) April 19, 2024

Empire State Building  

No one talk to me for the next hour 5 minutes and 8 seconds #TSTTPD

— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) April 19, 2024

Don’t call or text #TSTTPD pic.twitter.com/hmVYlswAB1

— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) April 19, 2024

NYC Ferry

Post by @nycferry

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Starbucks

Post by @starbucks

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TSA

Post by @tsa

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Grammarly

Post by @grammarly

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Calm

Post by @calm

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Bravo

Tortured poets, but make it Bravo. pic.twitter.com/BbYQnOPMFs

— Bravo (@BravoTV) April 19, 2024

PBS

Post by @pbs

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Laneige

Post by @laneige_us

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Arbor Day Foundation

Wait, so #TTPD doesn't mean "The Tree Planter's Department?" pic.twitter.com/HAq2oqHBHl

— Arbor Day Foundation (@arborday) April 19, 2024

New Jersey Devils

Our brain read this as “thaM eggandcheese spK”#TTPD | @NJGov pic.twitter.com/dIFfYa9cgk

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 19, 2024

Aldi Stores UK

The baked goods’ aisle’s best kept secret x #TTPD #TaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/A6j5TIQFil

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) April 19, 2024

Goodyear Blimp

Because not being able to fly is torture. #TTPD pic.twitter.com/L4SHvjUXb5

— Goodyear Blimp (@GoodyearBlimp) April 19, 2024

This story first appeared on PRWeek U.S.