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Top 100 Marketing Trends in May

From Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging to Pimple Patch Challenges

— May 18, 2024 — Marketing
In 2024, marketing trends are distinctly shaped by the growing emphasis on immersive experiences and nostalgia-driven campaigns. Brands are investing heavily in creating engaging, experiential marketing strategies that not only capture attention but also enhance consumer interaction. For instance, companies are launching virtual obstacle courses and fantasy-themed activations that immerse users in a branded narrative, significantly boosting engagement and brand loyalty.

Simultaneously, the power of nostalgia is being harnessed through pop culture collaborations and retro-inspired campaigns. From anime-inspired sneakers to grunge musician-honoring guitars, brands are tapping into the emotional connections that consumers have with their pasts to forge stronger, more personal connections with their products. This approach is particularly effective in resonating with Gen Z and Millennials, who value authenticity and a sentimental nod to beloved cultural icons.

Together, these strategies reflect a dynamic shift in how companies approach consumer engagement and brand differentiation in a crowded market, emphasizing personalized, memorable marketing experiences.
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Comic Anniversary Controllers
Comic Anniversary Controllers
CRKD is Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hellboy with New Line
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99
Anti-Aging Collagen-Infused Sunscreen
Anti-Aging Collagen-Infused Sunscreen
Nāeli Naturals Boasts a Powerful Anti-Aging Sunscreen
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98
Hydrating Birch Juice Sunscreens
Hydrating Birch Juice Sunscreens
Round Lab's Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is Effective
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97
AI Music Players
AI Music Players
Melodisco Uses AI to Learn a User's Tastes and Preferences
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96
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
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95
Cookie Gifting Campaigns
Cookie Gifting Campaigns
Last Crumb Wants to End "Garbage Gifting" with #DestroyMediocrity
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94
Sustainable Hospitality Cosmetics
Sustainable Hospitality Cosmetics
The L’Occitane en Provence Aromachology Collection is Eco
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93
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
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92
Co-Branded Juice Bottles
Co-Branded Juice Bottles
Natalie's Orchid Island Juice and Lilly Pulitzer Design New Juice Bottles
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91
Cosmic Beverage Activations
Cosmic Beverage Activations
CELSIUS Energy Promotes its Space Vibe Trilogy with a Coachella Event
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90
AR Hair Color Billboards
AR Hair Color Billboards
Redken is Sharing the Acidic Color Gloss Range on the US' Biggest Screen
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89
Confident Smile Campaigns
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
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88
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
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87
Beer-Infused Hot Sauces
Beer-Infused Hot Sauces
Miller High Life and Hot N Saucy Collabored on Dive Bar Hot Sauce
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86
Hand-Shaped Ice Cream Holders
Hand-Shaped Ice Cream Holders
Snickers Created the Ice Cream Chiller to Keep Ice Cream Bars Cold
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85
Secret Salon Campaigns
Secret Salon Campaigns
Salon X Lets Consumers Experience a Secret Product Line
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84
Carton Wine Packaging
Carton Wine Packaging
Lassonde is Using Tetra Pak's Tetra Prisma® Aseptic for Two Wine Brands
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83
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
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82
Rebranded Color Campaigns
Rebranded Color Campaigns
The Loneliest Color by Sherwin-Williams Highlights Unappreciated Hues
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81
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
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80
Tequila Brand-Sponsored Artist Series
Tequila Brand-Sponsored Artist Series
1800 Tequila Debuts Its 1800 Milenio Artists Series
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79
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Miracle-gro Introduces the Gro Like Martha Campaign
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78
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
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77
Wine Estate-Inspired Series
Wine Estate-Inspired Series
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Introduces Its Estate Series
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76
AI-Powered Video Tools
AI-Powered Video Tools
Sora Creates High-Quality Videos from Text Prompts
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75
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
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Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Wawa is Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Wawa Day
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User-Created Metaverse Experiences
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
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72
420 Smoothie Promotions
420 Smoothie Promotions
Jack in the Box is Offering its Pineapple Express Shake for $4.20 on 4/20
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71
Feel-Good Beverage Campaigns
Feel-Good Beverage Campaigns
Swoon's Bestie Campaign Spotlights "Beverages That Love You Back"
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70
Creativity Time Capsules
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
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69
Herbal Cigarette Packs
Herbal Cigarette Packs
Puff Herbals Offers a Filtered Cigs Trio and the Packaging is Chic
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68
Cheese-Infused Dog Treats
Cheese-Infused Dog Treats
Bocce's Bakery and Cheez-its Partnered for April Fool's Day
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67
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
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66
Regency Bodycare Boxes
Regency Bodycare Boxes
This Lush Fresh & Flowers Box Shares a Peek at the Lush Bridgerton Collab
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65
Acne Emergency Hotlines
Acne Emergency Hotlines
ZitSticka's Dis-PATCH SMS Hotline Provides Personalized Recommendations
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64
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
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63
Mood-Boosting Superfood Seedbars
Mood-Boosting Superfood Seedbars
Joule Body Introduces Its 12 PM Good Mood Cacao Cascara Seedbar
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Snack-Inspired Fruity Lip Glosses
Snack-Inspired Fruity Lip Glosses
Welch’s® Juicyfuls Juicy Fruit Lip Gloss is Nostalgic
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61
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
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60
Branded Hockey Card Sets
Branded Hockey Card Sets
Tim Hortons Launches the Greatest Duos Trading Card Set
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59
Crushable Non-Alcoholic Beers
Crushable Non-Alcoholic Beers
Kit NA Brewing Expands Footprint and Secures Wegmans
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58
Beauty Brand-Backed Race Cars
Beauty Brand-Backed Race Cars
e.l.f. Cosmetics is the Newest Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500
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57
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Popchips and The Garfield Movie Partnered for New Branding
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Meaty Mouth-Watering Perfumes
Meaty Mouth-Watering Perfumes
KFC Launches its Very Own Meaty Fragrance Called 'No. 11 Eau de BBQ'
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55
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
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54
Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools
Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools
OkCupid and Photoroom Launch Tool to Digitally Erase Exes
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53
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
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52
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
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Free Beer-Branded Clogs
Free Beer-Branded Clogs
Crocs and Busch Light Team Up for Camping-Themed Collaboration
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50
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
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49
Scented Fast Food Billboards
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
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48
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
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47
Whisky-Holding Derby Hats
Whisky-Holding Derby Hats
Fireball's Hot Lids Infuse Race Day with Spicy Style
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Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
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45
Bubble Tea-Inspired Protein Powders
Bubble Tea-Inspired Protein Powders
FitbiBes Introduces a Novel Concept to the Protein Market
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44
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
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Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
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Heritage-Focused Hard Seltzer Brands
Heritage-Focused Hard Seltzer Brands
Grown Folks Positions Its Product as a Tribute to Tradition
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Craveable Soda Packaging
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
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40
Pineapple Leather Bags
Pineapple Leather Bags
Rais Case's Vida Bag Uses Leaf Fibers Sourced from Dole Philippines Farms
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Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
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Pimple Patch Challenges
Pimple Patch Challenges
Florence by Mills Encourages People to Wear Spot a Spot Acne Patches
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Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
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Romantic Dating App Experiences
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
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Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
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Edible Butter Candles
Edible Butter Candles
Papa Johns Created the Garlic Butter Candle for National Garlic Day
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Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
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DIY Fandom Initiatives
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
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AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
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30
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
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Cookie Re-Branding Makeovers
Cookie Re-Branding Makeovers
BrandMe Gives Lotus Bakeries a New Visual Branding
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GenAI Virtual Shoppers
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
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Complimentary Eclipse Sodas
Complimentary Eclipse Sodas
MTN DEW Pitch Black Eclipse Edition is Being Given Away to Fans
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Fast Food Chanting Challenges
Fast Food Chanting Challenges
McDonald's is Reviving the Big Mac Chant for Younger Generations
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Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
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24
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Sally Hansen and Jared McCain Partnered to Embrace Individuality
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Conversation Starter Crisps
Conversation Starter Crisps
Beavertown's Spicy Cheese Chips Support Talking About Mental Health
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Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
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Collagen-Infused Instant Ramen
Collagen-Infused Instant Ramen
Kroma's Super Ramen is Nourishing, Innovative, and Delicious
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Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Flower Knows Calls Attention to Its Violet Strawberry Rococo Line
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Next-Gen Bourbon Campaigns
Next-Gen Bourbon Campaigns
Worth the Envy by Angel's Envy Challenges Bourbon Culture Perceptions
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Rainbow Micro Apartments
Rainbow Micro Apartments
The Skittles Little Living NYC Apartment Offers Paid Rent for a Year
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Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
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Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
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15
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
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14
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
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13
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
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12
Snack-Stashing Boots
Snack-Stashing Boots
Pringles x Crocs Collaborated on Footwear Inspired by Crisps
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11
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
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10
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
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9
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
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8
Disney-Inspired Home Fragrances
Disney-Inspired Home Fragrances
Aroma360 Transports Individuals into the Magical World of Disney
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AI-Powered Recipe Tools
AI-Powered Recipe Tools
Hellmann's Meal Reveal Uses Artificial Intelligence to Fight Food Waste
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6
Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits
Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits
lululemon Unveils the Team Canada Kits for Paris 2024
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5
Co-Branded Skate-Inspired Capsules
Co-Branded Skate-Inspired Capsules
PLEASURES x Reebok Not Guilty Capsule Available 4/20
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4
Energy Drink Faucets
Energy Drink Faucets
mio's TAP* Instantly Turns Water into an Energy Drink
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3
Food Waste Sneakers
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
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2
Ketchup Packet Phone Cases
Ketchup Packet Phone Cases
This Heinz Phone Case is Sculpted to Hold a Single Condiment Sachet
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Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
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