This week, I’m talking about H-E-B’s wild heavy-metal T-shirt collab with designer Connor Dwyer. What started as a fun grocery-store-meets-metal-band mashup turned into one of the most viral merch drops of the year. Here’s wh...
@Chomps the meat snack brand, pulled off one of the smartest pop-up activations of the year. They took over an old gas station in Austin for a back-to-school event: they cleaned out parents’ cars, handed out free snacks and...
When is “ask forgiveness, not permission” a good idea? Baggu found out the hard way. At their new San Francisco store opening, the sustainable bag brand gave away BART-branded water bottles, hats, and stickers — without permi...
King's Hawaiian just used branded merch to market a logo refresh at Chicago O’Hare Airport. Their team set up a booth with private changing rooms, and travelers swapped the clothes they were wearing for a free “soft-wear” swe...
Spam's Musubi Maui fundraiser offers items like Musubi-shaped ottomans, mixing fun with philanthropy. McDonald's and the US Open use collectible cups to increase customer engagement and sales. Aldi and Trader Joe's go head to...
Cheez-Its has rolled out an impressive line of merch, from Hawaiian shirts to nail polish, perfect for fans of the cheesy snack. They even took over a diner to provide a cheezy distraction to travelers. Ore-Ida celebrates the...
The Cheesecake Factory has launched a new merch line for rewards members, featuring iconic brand designs on apparel, accessories, and home goods. Pringles and Crocs teamed up for a fun collection including Pringles-inspired c...
Jimmy John's Capri salami pesto sandwich-inspired silk scarf is expensive at $75, but versatile and some proceeds go to their foundation. Applebee's introduced Bacardi tropical rum buckets, though you can't take them home. Jo...
In this episode of the Big Promo Cast, we explore the innovative use of branded merchandise in marketing, featuring Miller High Life's classy anniversary collection, the unexpected craze of movie promotional popcorn buckets, ...
Companies are creatively engaging with their audience with branded merchandise. Dunkin' and Miller Lite had the socials buzzing after the Super Bowl. But what is Louis Vuitton thinking? And now Stanley doing their own branded...
Happy New Year! In the first show of 2024, here's what's on tap: Planet Fitness collaborates with Megan Thee Stallion, releasing fitness-focused merchandise like shirts and water bottles. However, they could have expanded the...
Ep 176 12-16-2023 In this episode, we unpack three compelling case studies: Outback Steakhouse's Social Media Mastery: Discover how Outback boosts customer engagement through a charming koala plush giveaway. This clever socia...
We kick things off with Gold Peak Iced Tea's nifty iPhone accessory: we explore how it transforms everyday moments into the coveted 'golden hour' with a simple clip-on filter. Then, we jet over to Australia where Matilda Bay ...
Featured Campaigns: Hormel Foods: Launched a pepperoni popup shop in Austin, Minnesota to celebrate National Pepperoni Day. Various pepperoni-themed merchandise were on offer for a limited time. Bush's Beans Introduced mercha...
Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey spices up the conversation with their cheeky sympathy cards for football fans. Snyder's of Hanover brings the festive spirit with their October Fest pretzel-holding contests. Fanatics is under scruti...
We're dissecting the ingenuity behind the promotional strategies by Oscar Mayer, Hampton Inn, Cheetos Mac n Cheese, and Taylor Swift. Each case study reveals unique branding maneuvers designed to engage customers and promote ...
Merch mash-ups: where creativity knows no bounds! On this episode of the Big Promocast, we're dancing with some delightful and unconventional brand collaborations that will tickle your taste buds and surprise your soles (get ...
Natural Light has an oddly intriguing upcycling collab with Sperry, giving your old boat shoes a new lease on life as...can holders? Yeti releases a scorching $400 skillet that's causing a stir (pun intended). Ever thought yo...
With National Fried Chicken Day, KFC has dropped a summer merch line that's finger-licking awesome. From beach towels to bucket hats and even fancy Shady Rays sunglasses. Rao's Italian restaurant sauces and their interactive ...
In this episode, we dive into exciting collaborations and promotional ideas from top brands like Crocs, Taco Bell, Coors Light, Cholula, and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Crocs and Taco Bell announced a limited-edition Mell...
In this episode, we spotlight top brands like Slurpee, Cheez-It, Barilla, and Taco Bell are leveraging merchandise for promotional campaigns. 7-11 Slurpee's rebranding campaign "Anything Flows" — where they use unique merch l...
We kick off with the collaboration between the geriatric rock band, the Rolling Stones, and Keurig. They launched a 'Start Me Up' iced coffee maker, sadly it's already sold out. The marketing strategy behind it proves the po...
Smoothie King's had a unique marketing stunt. They took things to a whole new level by using AI and ChatGPT to create a romance novel. But here's the catch—it's all about promoting their new X-Treme Watermelon Smoothie. The A...
Ep 162 05-25-2023 Quiksilver and Pacifico are back with their second beach-themed collection, featuring items made from recycled materials. Cinemark's new movie swag store offers exclusive Guardians of the Galaxy merch and mo...