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May's Top Marketing Initiatives: Creative Campaigns that Captivated

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Updated: Jun 7, 2024

As we transition into June, it's time to celebrate the exceptional marketing initiatives we witnessed in May. Brands demonstrated their creativity and engagement with a range of innovative campaigns. From special suggestions to interactive experiences, let’s delve into the standout marketing initiatives from this month.


 

Top 5 Marketing Initiatives of May


1. McDonald's Surprize Fries


McDonalds fries on a red background

McDonald’s launched its 'Surprize Fries' competition with an engaging multichannel campaign. Fans can peel stickers off their fries containers to reveal prizes, including menu items, cash prizes, and fries-themed merchandise like McDonald's fries pool floats. McDonald's also partnered with See Tickets, offering players the chance to win vouchers for summer festivals and events. By entering 10 codes in the McDonald's app, customers unlock a “Bonus Fry” of 2,500 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points, which can be redeemed for menu items. Stephanie Pullen, McDonald’s marketing manager for app and rewards, emphasized the campaign's goal of bringing joy through their iconic fries.



 

2. Mini Brands KFC Line


kfc mini brands, kfc meals in a small package

ZURU's Mini Brands partnered with KFC to release a line of 20 miniature replicas of KFC menu items, such as fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Each capsule contains five KFC-themed collectibles, including fries, nuggets, chicken wings, and desserts. The collection also features rare gold, scented, and frozen moment miniatures. Henry Gordon, ZURU's Global Sales Director, highlighted the team's dedication to achieving high detail in these tiny products, driven by the past success of the Foodie Mini Brands series. This collaboration was facilitated by Licensing Matters Global and follows previous partnerships with brands like Revlon, FedEx, Tabasco, and Campbell’s.


 

3. Belorta’s Food Truck Puzzle

belorta foodtruck

Belorta celebrated the spring season with a unique puzzle campaign for the Asparagus Festival 2024. Customers who purchased Belorta asparagus at Carrefour received a code to unlock a digital puzzle. The fastest solvers had a chance to win a delicious food truck meal delivered to their doorstep. This innovative campaign encouraged in-store purchases and collected valuable newsletter sign-ups.



 

4. Starbucks | #ItStartsWithYourName


Starbucks cup on the table

Starbucks launched #ItStartsWithYourName, celebrating acceptance and individuality. This campaign targeted millennials and Gen-Z, emphasizing the importance of personal names and fostering a sense of belonging.






 

5. Compagnie des Alpes’ Swap & Match Game

Compagnie des Alpes and Bellewaerde logos, with a lion and mountains on it

Compagnie des Alpes introduced a swap & match game at Bellewaerde Park to entertain visitors waiting in line. Using QR codes on special screens, guests could play the game, connect on social media, and win prizes. This engaging initiative kept visitors entertained and gathered valuable data.




 

Wrapping Up


These marketing initiatives in May demonstrate the power of storytelling, authenticity, and purpose-driven campaigns. Kudos to the brands behind these impactful messages! May has truly been a month of creative and engaging marketing initiatives. As we look forward to June, let's continue to draw inspiration from these brilliant campaigns and aim for even greater heights in our marketing efforts. And IKAR Branding Agency would certainly help you with that!

By focusing on engaging content, social media integration, and emotional storytelling, these campaigns have set a high bar for creativity and effectiveness in marketing. Here's to more innovative ideas and successful campaigns in the coming months!


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