Competition between brands is natural, but few rivalries are as ingrained in culture as the long-standing battle between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Even people who have sworn off soda may hold an opinion on which label they align with. “Are you Coke or Pepsi?” is a question that frequently appears on personality Read more…
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…
IHOP is taking an influencer-led approach to touting its first loyalty program. Prioritizing social media and creators suggests the chain is trying to reach a younger crowd of consumers that have drifted away from casual dine-in experiences. Click here to read the story at restaurantdive.com. Discussion Questions: What is brand loyalty? Read more…
The Dairy Queen logo is instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever eaten the chain’s frozen treats to cool down on a hot summer day. The iconic cherry-red ellipse shape graces the more than 7,000 DQ locations around the world (via Dairy Queen). Click here to read the story at Read more…
Adidas is doubling down on its commitment to women with its latest chapter of the “Impossible is Nothing” campaign, spotlighting a global collective of inspiring women who are breaking down barriers in sport and beyond. Click here to read the story at marketing-interactive.com. Discussion Questions: What is market segmentation? What Read more…
It’s understandable why the mayor’s office and tourism gurus sought to refresh Chicago’s global image with a new marketing campaign and tagline released a week ago. Click here to read the story at chicago.suntimes.com. Discussion Questions: What is tourism? How do cities benefit from tourism? Why is tourism important to Read more…
UPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. Click here to read the story at magazine.promomarketing.com. Discussion Questions: What is New York Read more…
McDonald’s has registered 10 trademarks in the virtual space, doubling down on its strategy to venture into the metaverse. According to the application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, McDonald’s will be providing downloadable multimedia files for its artwork audio, video files, and NFTs. Click here to read Read more…