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Ikkimel Reel Boosts NABU's Social Reach

A short celebrity birdwatching clip produced measurable follower and like gains for NABU.

Overview

  • NABU published a short reel showing rapper Ikkimel and her team birdwatching that has become the organisation's top-performing video of the year on Instagram.
  • The clip has drawn more than 1 million Instagram views, over 85,000 likes on Instagram, and roughly 1,250 new Instagram followers, according to a NABU spokesperson.
  • On TikTok the same clip has about 57,000 likes and is NABU's most successful video on that platform so far, highlighting different platform dynamics.
  • The video came from NABU's 'Birding-Date' program, which pairs conservationists with public figures to engage younger people in birdwatching and nature protection.
  • NABU reports broadly positive reactions across age groups and sees the results as evidence that targeted influencer collaborations can expand outreach and attract new supporters, with potential follow-up efforts likely to focus on similar short-form content.