Burger King debuted its loyalty program in February 2021 before expanding it nationwide last fall. Since then, the company has offered a wide array of perks to draw in customers, including low-priced burgers and a chance to win cryptocurrency. Rewards members can also upsize one drink, fries or hash browns for free per Read more…
McDonald’s last month brought back its Szechuan sauce — the source of countless internet memes — for a limited time. The offer had one key condition: The savory condiment was only available through the burger chain’s mobile app. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions: Why do you think Read more…
Made your bed? That’s a reason to celebrate. Put on pants with actual buttons? There’s another! Legendary ice cream brand, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating the happiness ice cream brings to every moment with a refresh of the iconic brand’s logo, packaging, employee uniforms and tagline encouraging customers to “Seize the Yay” Read more…
Roblox and Chipotle continue their partnership with the roll-out of the Chipotle Burrito Builder on Roblox, a new simulation experience that will invite players to roll burritos in the metaverse to earn Burrito Bucks, the brand’s in-experience currency on Roblox1, starting on April 7, National Burrito Day. Click here to Read more…
On Monday Coca-Cola unveiled a new, limited-edition flavor that’s supposed to taste like…pixels. Yes, pixels. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? Why do brands engage in promotions? What are the different forms of promotion? What type of promotion is a limited-edition product? What is Coca-Cola’s new Read more…
Pepsi is celebrating pancake lovers everywhere with their latest limited-edition flavor. In partnership with restaurant chain IHOP, the soda giant has created Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola — a new beverage that they say “combines the indulgent flavor profile of maple syrup with the crisp, refreshing caramel notes of a Pepsi.” Click Read more…
Saving money can take a little extra effort: clipping coupons, searching for a promotional code, signing up for an email list….But Amazon sometimes makes us check a box to save. Huh? Those orange “coupon” banners below the price on Amazon’s online store are a head-scratcher. Click here to read the Read more…
Buffalo Wild Wings® and MTN DEW® are bringing sports fans a reason to celebrate by recruiting an all-new exclusive beverage to their lineup: MTN DEW Legend™. Click here to read the story at patch.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? What are the various types of promotion? What type of promotion Read more…
Have you ever felt like some holidays feel more or less like they were invented just to sell people stuff? After all, why else are funny greeting cards for Tax Day a thing? One fast food company wasn’t afraid to test the correlation between holidays and profit, although surprisingly enough, Read more…
NintenKFC takes a do anything for attention approach to marketing. That has led to a lot of weird products — think fried chicken-scented lip balm and a giant Crispy Chicken Sandwich pillow — as well as a lot of unique food items. Click here to read the story at thestreet.com. Read more…