Stunts

General Mills’ Lucky Charms brand partnered with delivery service Shipt for a Saint Patrick’s Day micro-program in Boston that had consumers posting on social media to be selected for a delivery of the cereal by its brand character, Lucky, himself. The daylong program, which began at 12:01 a.m. on the holiday, invited consumers to post […]

It’s safe to say that the eagerly anticipated premiere of “Game of Thrones'” eighth and final season is a significant cultural moment. So, it’s no surprise that brands have jumped aboard the dragon wagon to capitalize on the hype. From a search for icy-white Mountain Dew cans that reveal Arya Stark’s kill list when chilled […]

Taco Bell is known for creating clever activations for its enthusiastic millennial and Gen Z fan base. It has held an exclusive dinner in its top-secret test kitchen, hosted Airbnb sleepovers in its restaurants and, recently, it erected a billboard that literally dispensed piping hot nacho cheese. Taco Bell’s latest stunt lives up to its […]

Its exact origins are a mystery, but for people around the world, April Fool’s Day serves as an opportunity to indulge in lighthearted hoaxes, pranks and tomfoolery without any serious repercussions—if only for a day. And it’s not just consumers pulling fast ones on their friends and family; brands and the media come out to […]

All over the world, people have reported spotting religious figures in unexpected places, even on a piece of toast. It was that crunchy idea that led to a marketing stunt TBS executed in New York City to promote the series premiere of “Miracle Workers” starring Steve Buscemi as “God.” The brand teamed up with brunch […]