{"id":180206,"date":"2026-01-07T10:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/?p=180206"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:27:06","slug":"sentiment-analysis-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/sentiment-analysis-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Inspiring Sentiment Analysis Examples for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Inspire yourself with five real-world&nbsp;examples showing how brands used sentiment analysis insights&nbsp;to make impactful business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <br><li>\n    <strong>Five sentiment analysis examples include:<\/strong><br><br>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>McDonald&#8217;s<\/strong> using social media monitoring insights to capitalize on a viral trend<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Delta Airlines<\/strong> improving its reputation and service by listening to customers\u2019 negative feedback<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Spotify<\/strong> updating its product based on suggestions from users in the UK and Ireland<\/li>\n      <li><strong>XTB<\/strong> outperforming its market rival by identifying a competitor\u2019s misstep and launching a targeted marketing campaign<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Unilever\u2019s Vaseline<\/strong> turning an organic brand-related trend into a reputation booster<\/li><br>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples\">Examples of sentiment analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/sentiment-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sentiment analysis<\/a>\u00a0<strong>is a technique that uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to analyze text and determine whether people express positive, negative, or neutral opinions about a brand, product, person, or topic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, these insights help brands improve marketing campaigns, communication, products, services,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/brand-awareness\/\">brand awareness<\/a>, customer experience, and competitive positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have chosen five real-world sentiment analysis examples showing how well-known brands use sentiment insights across different areas of their business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/social-media-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social media monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/customer-feedback-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer feedback analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/perform-competitor-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performing competitive analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/product-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Product insights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/brand-reputation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand reputation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"socialmedia\">01 Social media sentiment analysis example: McDonald\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Social media sentiment analysis<\/strong> involves analyzing posts, comments, reviews, captions, and other social media content to understand the emotions associated with a brand, product, person, or topic.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows <strong>how a brand is talked about\u00a0<em>in the moment<\/em><\/strong>, while opinions are still forming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media platforms are fueled by emotions that can escalate quickly and spread at scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, these emotions are shaped not only by direct experiences but also by trends, campaigns, and influencer-driven narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, social media sentiment analysis is especially valuable for <strong>understanding\u00a0brand perception<\/strong>, not just customer satisfaction. It helps brands detect emerging crises early, before they spiral out of control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, it allows companies to identify viral potential and amplify it strategically &#8211; as demonstrated by McDonald\u2019s Grimace shake campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.acf-simple-cta{border-radius:20px;background-color:#fff;max-width:640px;margin:auto;margin-bottom:30px;padding:30px 15px}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta{padding:48px 62px 46px 62px}}.acf-simple-cta__title{font-size:22px !important;font-weight:600;line-height:23px !important;color:#000;text-align:center;margin-top:10px}@media(min-width: 576px){.acf-simple-cta__title{max-width:280px;text-align:left;margin-top:0}}.acf-simple-cta__title span{color:#00ef88}.acf-simple-cta__row{text-align:center}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;text-align:left}}.acf-simple-cta__content{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center}@media(min-width: 576px){.acf-simple-cta__content{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:10px;width:100%;max-width:100%}}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta__content{align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:0;max-width:66%}}.acf-simple-cta__btn{flex-shrink:0;border-radius:30px;padding:11px 21px;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;font-weight:500 !important;color:#000 !important;letter-spacing:-0.14px;background-color:#00ef88;border:none;transition:background-color .3s ease,opacity .3s ease;display:inline-block}.acf-simple-cta__btn:hover{background-color:#4bffae;text-decoration:none;opacity:.9}.acf-simple-cta__btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #00ef88}.acf-simple-cta--primary{background-color:#00ef88}.acf-simple-cta--primary .acf-simple-cta__title{color:#fff}.acf-simple-cta--primary .acf-simple-cta__title span{color:#000}.acf-simple-cta--primary .acf-simple-cta__btn{background-color:#000;color:#fff !important;transition:background-color .3s ease-in-out}.acf-simple-cta--primary .acf-simple-cta__btn:hover{background-color:#171717}.acf-simple-cta--violet{background-color:#000}.acf-simple-cta--violet .acf-simple-cta__title{color:#fff}.acf-simple-cta--violet .acf-simple-cta__title span{color:#bf00ff}.acf-simple-cta--violet .acf-simple-cta__btn{background-color:#bf00ff;color:#000 !important;transition:background-color .3s ease-in-out}.acf-simple-cta--violet .acf-simple-cta__btn:hover{background-color:#bf00ff}.acf-simple-cta--small{padding:20px 15px}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta--small{padding:33px 45px 31px 56px}}.acf-simple-cta--no-icon .acf-simple-cta__content{max-width:100%;width:auto}.acf-simple-cta--no-icon .acf-simple-cta__title{max-width:100%}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta--no-icon.acf-simple-cta--small .acf-simple-cta__content{max-width:55%}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"acf-simple-cta acf-simple-cta--primary acf-simple-cta--no-icon\">\n    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__row\">\n            <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__title\">Try the best sentiment analysis tool!<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/app.brand24.com\/user\/register-account\/?custom_form=474\" class=\"acf-simple-cta__btn\" target=\"\">Start Trial!<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf5f How did McDonald\u2019s use social media sentiment analysis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 12, 2023, McDonald\u2019s released a limited-time purple milkshake for the 52nd birthday of one of its iconic mascots &#8211; Grimace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What started as a simple product launch quickly turned into a viral<\/strong>. Users on TikTok and X (Twitter) began posting videos featuring the Grimace Shake, generating massive engagement and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315c434&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315c434\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"566\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-1140x566.jpg\" alt=\"brand24 sentiment analysis for mcdonald's\" class=\"wp-image-180230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-1140x566.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-248x123.jpg 248w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds-90x45.jpg 90w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_dashboard_for_mcdonalds.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Although the trend was quite controversial, according to the Brand24&#8217;s sentiment analysis it generated mostly positive mentions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the content was controversial &#8211; the trend was about horror-style &#8220;dying&#8221; after drinking a shake &#8211; <strong>the overall sentiment was playful &amp; positive<\/strong>, translating into high excitement for the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, McDonald&#8217;s tracked this unexpected spike in interest and positive sentiment. The brand entered conversations, started to engage with social media users, and amplified the trend further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315c73c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315c73c\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"618\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend.jpg\" alt=\"mcdonalds grimace shake sentiment analysis examples\" class=\"wp-image-180235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend.jpg 589w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend-300x315.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend-152x159.jpg 152w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_grimace_shake_trend-86x90.jpg 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">McDonald&#8217;s did it well!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The results were very concrete: the positive online sentiment translated into increased sales results. And the Grimace trend significantly contributed to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingdive.com\/news\/mcdonalds-grimace-shake-viral-tiktok-trend-q2-earnings\/689218\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">11.7% increase in U.S. McDonald&#8217;s sales in Q2 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example shows how monitoring social media sentiment helped McDonald\u2019s turn a viral moment into increased brand engagement and sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Further read:<\/strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/social-media-sentiment-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    Guide for social media sentiment analysis\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customer\">02 Customer sentiment analysis example: Delta Airlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Customer sentiment analysis<\/strong>\u00a0focuses on analyzing\u00a0feedback from people who have directly interacted with a brand, product, or service.\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it reflects opinions based on first-hand experience rather than public narratives or trends. Customer sentiment can be expressed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Directly,<\/strong>&nbsp;through ratings, reviews, surveys, support tickets, emails, and support chat conversations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indirectly,<\/strong>&nbsp;through online mentions, frequent complaints, repeated questions, sudden drop-offs in the customer journey, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of sentiment analysis helps brands understand how customers feel at specific touchpoints. It often reveals recurring pain points, unmet expectations, or moments that drive satisfaction and loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the feedback is tied to real interactions, customer sentiment is especially useful for improving products, services, and customer support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps identify elements that may lead to churn or declining satisfaction over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2708\ufe0f How did Delta Airlines use social media sentiment analysis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Delta Airlines detected a significant spike in negative sentiment driven by a high number of flight delays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the disruption was totally beyond the airline\u2019s control (the delays were caused by difficult weather conditions), Delta decided to react proactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company quickly adjusted its communication strategy and even updated its compensation policies for affected travelers. As a result, <strong>the airline reduced negative sentiment by 40%\u00a0within 24 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick turnaround shows how real-time customer sentiment tracking helped prevent a service issue from escalating into a full-blown PR crisis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By relying on feedback data rather than gut feeling, Delta protected its reputation and demonstrated that it was listening to its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315c983&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315c983\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/ef8fe078-216c-4b74-b764-a7ae20aec632.png\" alt=\"brand24 competitor sentiment breakdown\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delta Airlines care about its reputation &#8211; and that&#8217;s visible when your compare it with competitors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Further read:<\/strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/customer-sentiment-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    How to do customer sentiment analysis?\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product\">03 Product sentiment analysis example: Spotify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Product sentiment analysis<\/strong> focuses on analyzing how people discuss a specific product or its elements.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It examines feelings expressed in reviews, ratings, forums, social media posts, and support conversations related to product performance, usability, pricing, or updates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike broader customer sentiment,&nbsp;<strong>product sentiment is related to concrete products, features, and functionality<\/strong>. It helps brands understand which elements of a product users appreciate and which cause frustration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product sentiment analysis often reveals&nbsp;<strong>recurring issues<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>feature gaps<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>usability problems<\/strong>&nbsp;that may not be visible in quantitative data alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the feedback is highly specific, this type of sentiment analysis is especially useful for product development, prioritizing improvements, and evaluating the impact of product changes over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7&nbsp;<strong>How did Spotify use product sentiment analysis?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Spotify released its new AI DJ feature in the US and Canada. The update boosted excitement and positive sentiment &#8211; but not everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Users from the UK and Ireland began expressing frustration online<\/strong>. They were disappointed that the feature was unavailable in their region, and negative mentions started to dominate the discussions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify tracked this <strong>growing frustration <\/strong>and recognized it as <strong>a clear product sentiment signal<\/strong>. The demand was already there &#8211; users simply wanted access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, Spotify rolled out the AI DJ feature to the UK and Ireland. The launch was met with positive reactions, and the brand openly acknowledged user feedback when announcing the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315ccb2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315ccb2\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify DJ AI sentiment analysis examples\" class=\"wp-image-180233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify.jpg 806w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify-300x447.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify-107x159.jpg 107w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_spotify-60x90.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spotify listened to its customers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This example shows how product sentiment analysis can help brands detect feature demand and adjust product update decisions accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Further read:<\/strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/product-sentiment-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    How to do product sentiment analysis?\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"competitor\">04 Competitor sentiment analysis example: XTB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Competitor sentiment analysis<\/strong> is about analyzing how people discuss competing brands, products, or services across various online channels.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of monitoring opinions about your own brand, it tracks emotions related to your competitors to understand how they are perceived in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of analysis helps identify <strong>strengths and weaknesses in competitors\u2019 offerings, messaging, or customer experience<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, competitor sentiment analysis can reveal recurring complaints &amp; unmet needs, benchmark your own <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/brand-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"brand performance\">brand performance<\/a>, and spot gaps or opportunities for differentiation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitor sentiment analysis is especially useful for brand positioning, upgrading your messaging, and identifying moments to win attention when competitors struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-simple-cta acf-simple-cta--default acf-simple-cta--no-icon\">\n    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__row\">\n            <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__title\">Track your competitors with Brand24!<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/app.brand24.com\/user\/register-account\/?custom_form=474\" class=\"acf-simple-cta__btn\" target=\"\">Start Trial!<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb9&nbsp;<strong>How did XTB use competitor sentiment analysis?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>XTB is a trading platform for stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and forex. The brand uses competitor sentiment analysis to monitor how customers talk about other trading platforms online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, <strong>XTB noticed a spike in negative sentiment around one of its competitors<\/strong>. The competitor had changed its stock investment offering &#8211; and customers were unhappy with this decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315d173&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315d173\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"320\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-1140x320.jpg\" alt=\"negative mention about xib's competitor detected by brand24\" class=\"wp-image-180232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-1140x320.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-248x70.jpg 248w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb-90x25.jpg 90w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_brand24_for_xtb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A negative XTB&#8217;s competitor mention detected by Brand24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rising trend of negative mentions was a clear signal of growing frustration among users. <strong>For XTB, this was a moment of opportunity<\/strong>. Compared to the competitor, its own stock investment offer suddenly became much more attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, XTB launched a <strong>dedicated marketing campaign<\/strong>. The brand highlighted that it <strong>still offered one of the best stock investment solutions<\/strong> on the market and won new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example shows how competitor sentiment analysis can help brands spot weaknesses in rivals\u2019 strategies and quickly turn them into a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand\">05 Brand sentiment analysis example: Vaseline by Unilever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4ee\">\n  <strong>Brand sentiment analysis<\/strong> focuses on analyzing how people talk about a brand as a whole, rather than specific products, features, or customer interactions.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It monitors emotions and opinions expressed in online discussions to understand overall brand perception over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike product or customer sentiment,&nbsp;<strong>brand sentiment reflects broader narratives shaped by culture, trends, and public discourse<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words,&nbsp;<strong>it shows how a brand is perceived beyond individual experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand sentiment analysis helps companies to measure their reputation, spot shifts in public opinion, and discover how campaigns, partnerships, or public actions impact perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, it allows brands to identify positive momentum or early signs of reputational risk and decide when to respond, adjust messaging, or react to emerging crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of sentiment analysis is especially useful for managing brand reputation, building long-term brand strategy, and maintaining relevance in real-time conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf4&nbsp;How did Unilever&#8217;s Vaseline use brand sentiment analysis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Vaseline-related content became a popular trend on TikTok. Users started sharing <strong>videos showing creative life hacks with the product<\/strong>, resulting in a huge increase in positive brand sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e4eb315d4d1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e4eb315d4d1\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"1039\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sentiment_analysis_examples_vaseline-1140x1039.jpg\" alt=\"vaseline sentiment analysis examples\" class=\"wp-image-180231\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vaseline Trend is one of the best examples of how brands can smartly utilize sentiment analysis!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unilever noticed this momentum and monitored how exactly people talked about Vaseline online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentiment analysis revealed that the trend was driven by genuine excitement and curiosity<\/strong>, rather than irony or criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of ignoring the trend or trying to shut it down, <strong>the brand decided to engage<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaseline\u2019s team tested the most popular hacks and responded directly to creators, joining the conversation in a creative and transparent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, <strong>Vaseline strengthened its brand image<\/strong> and directed part of its marketing strategy toward creator-driven content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example shows how brand sentiment analysis can help companies recognize positive perception shifts and turn them into long-term brand momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-simple-cta acf-simple-cta--default acf-simple-cta--no-icon\">\n    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__row\">\n            <div 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your needs, it helps to think in terms of the questions you want to answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product sentiment analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<em>Should we build \/ change \/ release this feature?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer sentiment analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<em>How do users feel after interacting with our brand?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media sentiment analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<em>What emotions are dominating right now?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitor sentiment analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<em>Where are our rivals failing or winning?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand sentiment analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<em>How is our brand perceived over time?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these real-life sentiment analysis examples will inspire you and guide you in using sentiment insights more effectively in your own 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