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Publicity Stunts Trends

Taking traditional marketing techniques to a whole other level, brands are turning to unexpected publicity stunts to captivate audiences in a more interactive manner. Offering the latest in participatory marketing, media engagements and promotional tactics, this category has everything you need to know to stay on the cutting edge of modern campaign strategies.
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Tea-Scented Back Waxes
Tea-Scented Back Waxes
Twisted Tea Created Wax That Smells Like Its Original Hard Iced Tea
According to a recent survey, not all drinkers feel comfortable going shirtless in the summer and to remedy this, Twisted Tea created a Twisted Tea Back Wax. This wax captures the look and scent of... MORE
Three-Sided Coins
Three-Sided Coins
Vdk Created a 3D Coin to Spark Conversations About Money, People and the Planet
Belgian bank Vdk is challenging people to think differently when it comes to money with a triple-sided coin design. This 3D coin is a conversation starter that shows how sustainable and ethical... MORE
Edible PSA Cookies
Edible PSA Cookies
DiagnostiCookies Educate People on the Signs of Melanoma
To address a lack of awareness surrounding skin cancer, Brazil’s Horarios Dermatology Clinic created DiagnostiCookies as an appealing way to reach the public and deliver an important PSA.... MORE
Gamer-Targeted Sandwich Promos
Gamer-Targeted Sandwich Promos
KFC Chicken Sandwiches Unlock Exclusive Diablo IV In-Game Rewards
For a limited time, fans of KFC who are also gamers have even more reason to buy KFC Chicken Sandwiches, since their sandwiches will unlock exclusive in-game rewards in Diablo. This promotion... MORE
AI-Created Romance Books
AI-Created Romance Books
Smoothie King Co-Authored a Book with ChatGPT to Market Summer Smoothies
This summer, Smoothie King is bringing back its X-Treme Watermelon smoothie and introducing an all-new X-Treme Watermelon Lemonade smoothie, and to mark the occasion, the world’s largest... MORE
Online Merchandise Storefronts
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
The Panera Shop is an innovative online merchandise storefront that gives consumers access to Panera-branded apparel. The e-commerce space builds on the hype of viral Panera releases such as the... MORE
Chocolate Cheese Truffles
Chocolate Cheese Truffles
Velveets and Compartés Created Shell-Shaped "TruffVels"
One expert in cheese and one expert in chocolate, Velveeta and Compartés respectively, came together to create TruffVels, the first-ever chocolate cheese truffle. The Velveeta-infused white... MORE
AI-Generated Pizzerias
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Following the release of the AI-generated viral pizza commercial, Pepperoni Hug Spot, Pizza Hut will be turning one of its restaurants into a place where people can visit and try Pizza Hut Canada&#... MORE
Graphene Bedding
Graphene is being incorporated into bedding to increase durability
Trend - Graphene is becoming a notable material in active and outerwear, and brands that offer bedding are now exploring its benefits. Graphene's strength, combined with its antibacterial and thermoregulating benefits, make it especially useful for frequently used items like pillows and bedsheets.

Insight - The market for sleep health/wellness is growing, and bedding is an important aspect of adequate sleep for many consumers. With concerns like allergens, bacteria, and frequent use--people searching for bedding are looking to brands that offer materials that address these issues. Durability, hypoallergenic materials and thermoregulation are all key priorities, and brands that are investing in innovative solutions at mid-range prices are making the industry more competitive.
Workshop Question - Which materials could your brand explore to create products with longevity?
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Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray Boasts Novelty and Utility
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray is surely an unexpected product from the electric automaker and yet, here we are. As the name suggests, the design of this pet accessory takes cues from the distinct... MORE
Subterranean Garden Installations
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Tideway sees the potential for London’s sewage system to be transformed in just a year, and it is sharing its vision with a subterranean garden installation called Loo Gardens. As it stands,... MORE
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
While sometimes concert tickets can be hard to find or are extremely expensive, concert ticket giveaways ran by brands give individuals the chance to fulfill their desires despite the barriers. One... MORE
Mustard-Flavored Candies
Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's Created Limited-Edition Skittles for National Mustard Day
For National Mustard Day 2023, French’s announced the launch of limited-edition Skittles: the first-ever French’s Mustard flavored Skittles. This unconventional collaboration offers a... MORE
Guac-Filled Margarita Glasses
Guac-Filled Margarita Glasses
Good Foods' GUAC-a-RITA Has a Compartment for Snacks and Drinks
To celebrate both National Tequila Day and National Avocado Day, Good Foods launched the GUAC-a-RITA to give fans a taste of two things they love most at once. The GUAC-a-RITA has two convenient... MORE
play_circle_filled Margarita Emergency Hotlines
Margarita Emergency Hotlines
Altos Tequila's "Hot Lime" is a Helpline and Lime Delivery Service
Being low on limes stands in the way of making a great margarita and with this in mind, Altos Tequila created the Hot Lime helpline and a new emergency delivery service. Research suggests that... MORE
AI-Generated Taco Creations
AI-Generated Taco Creations
Velvet Taco Has Created an AI-Generated 'Chat GPTaco'
Velvet Taco’s latest installment of its Weekly Taco Feature (WTF) is the Chat GPTaco, and it might just be the most creative offering yet. Chat GPTaco is a special menu item that was created... MORE
Wine-Pairing Tiplines
Wine-Pairing Tiplines
Coppola Wine PizzaLine Shares Winning Pizza & Wine Pairings
To coincide with the second annual Perfect Your Pizza competition, Francis Ford Coppola Winery is launching a live text tipline called the Coppola Wine PizzaLine that will connect people with... MORE
Grocery-Inspired Fragrances
Grocery-Inspired Fragrances
Cashé by Instacart is a Scent That "Smells as Good as Cash Back Feels"
Cashé by Instacart is a limited-edition fragrance that bottles the feeling of saving money and it was inspired by “he everyday glamour of the grocery aisles, from frosted elegance in the... MORE
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
This year, the alcohol brand Cuervo worked with Haley Lu Richardson on a special Cinco de Mayo campaign. The initiative was titled Go Off This Cinco and encouraged people to people to disconnect... MORE
Branded Global Music Programs
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Sprite Limelight is a branded global music program that launched last year. Dedicated to recognizing and uplifting the “rich musical history and legacies across global cultures,” the... MORE
play_circle_filled Menstrual Leave Campaigns
Menstrual Leave Campaigns
Intimina Launched Useless Spanish Lessons for Menstrual Hygiene Day
Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day in May, Intimina launched a campaign to bring awareness to the ongoing stigma around time off for period pain in the workplace. The Useless Spanish Lessons campaign... MORE
Chicken BBQ Beers
Chicken BBQ Beers
Perdue Beer Can Chicken Beer Was Specifically Made for Grilling Poultry
The tenderness and hop-infused flavors of beer can chicken makes this recipe a summer staple for many, and those who can’t get enough of this recipe will be intrigued by Perdue Beer Can... MORE
Fake Mocktail Launches
Fake Mocktail Launches
Celsius and Mamitas Collaborated on April Fool's Special This Year
This year on April Fool’s Day, the popular energy drink brand CELSIUS collaborated with the tequila hard seltzer brand MAMITAS on a mocktail launch—except the debut was fake. The gag product... MORE
Microscopic Handbag Designs
Microscopic Handbag Designs
MSCHF Launches an Outlandish Handbag Silhouette This Season
MSCHF’s microscopic handbag really takes the cake in the category of ridiculous luxury fashion designs. Modeled after Louis Vuitton‘s OnTheGo tote, this outlandish piece measures just 657 by 222... MORE
Celebratory Free Coffee Campaigns
Celebratory Free Coffee Campaigns
Panera Bread Celebrated the Opening of Its New Nyc Location
Panera Bread knows how to capture the hearts of caffeine-loving consumers—with a free coffee campaign that celebrated the opening of the brand’s “beautifully designed next-gen bakery-... MORE