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Diana Bradley
Mar 19, 2025

Duolingo comms head Sam Dalsimer leads 'wholesome unhinged' strategy

Duolingo killed off its brand mascot and brought it back to life as part of an unhinged social media strategy and more wholesome comms approach.

Sam Dalsimer is Duolingo’s global head of communications. Photo: Duolingo

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