The J.C. Penney Company on Wednesday (Oct. 25) revealed a glimpse into its holiday marketing playbook, including a deluge of savings opportunities and giveaways, video ads, a social media “Penney Prepper” challenge, paid creator partnerships and more. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
Pizza Hut is getting in on the “girl math” social media trend by discounting a number of popular menu items and teaming with a well-known influencer. Click here to read the story at themessenger.com. Discussion Questions:
Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color? Pottery Barn launched its new colorful and cheerful home collaboration inspired by the classic holiday film “Elf.” Click here to read the story at foxbusiness.com. Discussion Questions:
It’s Friday the 13th and Sour Punch® is asking fans to test their luck with a new spooky (and spicy) treat. Introducing Sour Punch® Ghost Pepper Roulette™, a new and fun interactive snacking experience that could be a trick or a treat. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Read more…
When dinner burns or the power is out, customers can order a medium two-topping pizza for free through Feb. 11. Click here to read the story at yahoo.com. Discussion Questions:
Crocs Shoes last week unveiled what it’s calling “the most widely requested Crocs shoe designs in brand history”: a classic cowboy boot. Click here to read the story at theguardian.com. Discussion Questions:
Starbucks first introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) on October 10, 2003, and over the past 20 years, it has ignited a cultural movement around the love of all things pumpkin spice and fall. Click here to read the story at stories.starbucks.com. * Teacher Note: Consider pairing this news story Read more…
This is the food mashup hot and spicy fans didn’t know they needed. Vlasic and Frank’s RedHot have released new hot and spicy pickles – whole, sliced and in spears. Click here to read the story at pennlive.com. Discussion Questions:
In celebration of the Halloween season, White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, will be offering 13 spooktacular deals throughout the month of October. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. * Teacher Note: Consider pairing this news story with the recently released “Spooky Marketing” bonus content discussion deck Read more…
This Halloween, Donkey has you covered! DreamWorks’ lovable sidekick is letting you vacation in Shrek’s Swamp! Guests of the animated early 2000s classic Shrek can soon call the ogre’s stumpy, secluded haven home thanks to Airbnb. Click here to read the story at people.com. Discussion Questions: