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Sept. 30, 2024

McD's & US Open Cups, Aldi vs Trader Joes Bags, Spam Musubi Fund Rais…

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...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Dunkin' x Scrub Daddy, Cheez Its Merch, Ore-Ida Tot Pants are 'Dynami…

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...

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May 27, 2024

Cheesecake Factory Merch, Pringles x Crocs, Dunkin' Delays, The Last …

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...

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April 26, 2024

Jimmy John's Sandwich Scarf, Jollibee Pocket Tees & Moon Pie Eclipse …

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...

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April 12, 2024

Miller, Movie Buckets, Trader Joe's Craze & Dolly’s Cookware Merch

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, ...

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Feb. 25, 2024

Dunkin' & Miller Lite Dominate Super Bowl Ads, Stanley Merch, Juicy x…

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...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Pringles n' Caviar, South Park Snow Day, Pop Tarts Bowl, Planet Fitne…

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...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Outback Koala, White Castle Merch, & Miller Beer Holiday

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...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Holiday Merch from KFC & Tito's, Dunkin Dog Toys, Gold Peak Golden Ho…

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 ...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Dunkin Inflatable Spiders, Pepperoni Day, Bean Merch, Gigabier

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...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Fireball Sympathy Cards, Fanatics FAIL, Hershey Crocs, Snyders Steins

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...

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Sept. 4, 2023

Taylor Swift Movie, Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Promo, Hampton Inn Waffle Mer…

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 ...

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Aug. 18, 2023

Crocs x Pop-Tarts, Mustard Skittles, JetPuffed x Kizik, WWE x Igloo

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 ...

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July 24, 2023

Barbie Collabs, Yeti $400 Skillet, Natty Light x Sperry, Halo Top Pin…

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...

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July 10, 2023

Original Berf, KFC Summer, Rao's High Dollar Handbag, Nathan's Hot Do…

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 ...

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June 30, 2023

Crocs x Taco Bell, Coors Light Bear, Raising Cane's NYC, Cholula x Up…

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...

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June 19, 2023

Marketing With Merch by Slurpee, Cheez-It, Barilla & Taco Bell

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...

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June 12, 2023

Apple WWDC Merch, Big Slick KC, Rolling Stones x Keurig

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...

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June 5, 2023

AI-Generated Novel, Baileys X Matcha, NBA Merch Oddity, Sonic Summer …

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...

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May 25, 2023

Quiksilver Eco-Friendly Merch, Cinemark Swag, IHOP Coffee, Oscar Maye…

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...

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May 14, 2023

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'Trend Jacking' the Royal Coronation with merch. Fans and businesses celebrated the event with quirky merch, from 'Coronation Flakes' to chocolate busts of King Charles. Heinz Ketchup and Uber cleverly joined the coronation b...

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April 30, 2023

Nebraska's T-Shirt Cannon, Merch from Panera Bread, Sweetgreen, Starb…

Ep 162 05-01-2023 Creative merch ideas from brands like Starbucks, Panera Bread, Sweetgreen, and HBO's hit show Succession. Discover how these brands are using unique merch to engage their fans and customers and discover how ...

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April 23, 2023

Tito's Walktails, Chick-Fil-A Shop, McDonald's TableBags, Aubrey Plaz…

Exciting merch for marketing campaigns Indiana Jones, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and more! From innovative packaging designs to movie-themed merchandise, and from quirky promos like Red Lobster's drip bibs for prom to cool coll...

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April 13, 2023

Bud's Vinyl Coasters, Walmart Oops, Jamba Nails & Snoopy Blood Drive …

🍻 Budweiser is spinning us right round with their coaster-sized vinyl records, promoting underground artists. Don't own a record player? No worries, you can still jam out on Spotify! Go Bud for supporting indie talent! 🤦‍♂️ W...

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