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Burger King offers free fries every week to loyalty members

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

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Earth Day 2022: initiatives from brands that stood out

For over 50 years people have used April 22 to celebrate Earth Day and demonstrate support for environmental protection. More than ever people are starkly aware of the dangers of climate change and the extreme measures that need to be taken in order to maintain our way of life. Click

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As shares plunge, Netflix takes aim at password sharing, ads

An unexpected drop in subscribers sent Netflix shares into freefall Wednesday, forcing the company to consider experimenting with ads and — hold onto your remote — cracking down on millions of freeloaders who use passwords shared by friends or family. Click here to read the story at ap.com. Discussion Questions: What

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Digital-first pet insurance provider Spot Pet Insurance is leveraging Cameo for Business to launch an A-list celebrity-powered digital marketing campaign for 2022

Digital-first pet insurance provider Spot Pet Insurance is leveraging Cameo for Business to launch an A-list celebrity-powered digital marketing campaign for 2022. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Discussion Questions: Who is Spot Pet Insurance? Why is marketing important to a business like Spot Pet? What is digital

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Why McDonald’s leveraged buzzy Szechuan sauce to boost its app

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

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TikTok gets some ‘peepsonality’ ahead of Easter

Just in time for Easter, Peeps has joined TikTok to bring some “peepsonality” to the platform. Click here to read the story at prweek.com. Discussion Questions: According to information from this story, when did Peeps officially join TikTok? Why do you think they waited until this February to launch a

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