Snack makers released Old Bay Goldfish on Monday — for when sprinkling Maryland’s favorite seasoning on actual fish just isn’t enough. Click here to read the story at baltimore.com. Discussion Questions: Why would Goldfish introduce an Old Bay flavor? Why would Old Bay want to be featured as a Goldfish flavor? What Read more…
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 Read more…
Roblox and Chipotle continue their partnership with the roll-out of the Chipotle Burrito Builder on Roblox, a new simulation experience that will invite players to roll burritos in the metaverse to earn Burrito Bucks, the brand’s in-experience currency on Roblox1, starting on April 7, National Burrito Day. Click here to Read more…
Pepsi is celebrating pancake lovers everywhere with their latest limited-edition flavor. In partnership with restaurant chain IHOP, the soda giant has created Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola — a new beverage that they say “combines the indulgent flavor profile of maple syrup with the crisp, refreshing caramel notes of a Pepsi.” Click Read more…
Buffalo Wild Wings® and MTN DEW® are bringing sports fans a reason to celebrate by recruiting an all-new exclusive beverage to their lineup: MTN DEW Legend™. Click here to read the story at patch.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? What are the various types of promotion? What type of promotion Read more…
More Target stores will get an Ulta Beauty shop added in 2022. The retailer exclusively shared with USA TODAY Monday that it plans to open 250-plus additional small beauty shops inside its stores this year after opening 101 locations and an online store since August 2021. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
Since their first collaboration a decade ago in 2010, Vans and Crayola are bringing the color back for a collection comprised of footwear, apparel, and accessories for the entire family. Click here to read the story at hypebeast.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Is Vans a brand? Crayola? How would you describe the Read more…
Oreo is leaning on the equity of a retail brand many people likely assumed dead with a Cakesters takeover at the last remaining Blockbuster location. While the video-rental store — once the dominant player in its category — famously went bust amid the rise of streamers like Netflix, it has become Read more…
Skittles and Simmons Bedding Company have formed an unlikely alliance, revealing a “Simmons Sweet Sleep Bed” that combines a candy-dispensing unit with a murphy bed. Click here to read the story at hypebeast.com. Discussion Questions: What is publicity? What is a “stunt” as it relates to marketing? How do marketing stunts Read more…
Vacation rental management platform Vacasa has teamed up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to put together the ultimate holiday getaway “three thousand feet up, up the side of Mt. Crumpit.” Click here to read the story at travelandleisure.com. Discussion Questions: What is partnership? Describe this promotion from Vacasa and Dr. Seuss Read more…