In 2023, brand collabs were inescapable. While some made sense conceptually, others have truly haunted us since we first laid eyes on them…here’s looking at you, Velveeta martini. We can’t believe that was last year; where does the time go? Click here to read the story at marketingbrew.com. Discussion Questions:
The holidays have arrived, and Uber is driving spirits with festive new offerings. The rideshare company on Tuesday announced its exclusive holiday offerings, which are available for booking through December via the Uber and Uber Eats apps. Click here to read the story at foxbusiness.com. Discussion Questions:
This week, Pizza Hut is giving customers a “reverse delivery” doormat that gives delivery drivers a free box of pizza when they drop off an order. Click here to read the story at people.com. Discussion Questions:
Burger chain, Wendy’s UK, has launched podcast miniseries highlighting the scary reality of competitor fast food experiences with a comedic spin. Click here to read the story at mobilemarketingmagazine.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
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:
Caviar on Pringles? Yes, it is a thing, and you can thank the “Real Housewives of New York City.” Click here to read the story at al.com. Discussion Questions:
If you look toward the sky in September and see an oversized Subway sandwich floating overhead, you’re not having hunger-related hallucinations. Click here to read the story at foodandwine.com. Discussion Questions:
Swiss cruise line MSC Cruises made waves with a promotional video for the “future of cruising,” during which the company made the case for sustainable cruise ships. Click here to read the story at news.yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: