20 Examples of Freevertising + Giveaways Edit
From Airplane Seats to Beer

The Internet is aflutter with shoppers searching through Black Friday ads for the best deals, but Black Friday sales can be found year-round if you know where to look. And we’re not talking discounts—the giveaways below are all completely gratis.

The promotions below take place throughout the year and are part of the freevertising phenomenon in which companies literally give their product away to build brand loyalty or just reward a customer’s actions. For example, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry’s each gave away complimentary servings to voters who participated in the 2008 presidential election; Dr. Pepper is now giving away a free bottle of soda for the release of ‘Chinese Democracy’ by Guns & Roses. How’s that for sweet Black Friday sales?

You don’t have to live in the United States to take advantage of Black Friday sales and freevertising. In Ganz, Austria, Northland Pro is literally giving away its outdoor accessories via billboards placed throughout the city. And Canadian airlines are now required to grant obese passengers an extra seat—free of charge. Impoverished individuals in Brazil can elect to receive free Botox injections from medical students.

Whether you’re looking for free goods year-round or for some solid Black Friday sales, check out the articles in the cluster below for gratis giveaways that won’t break your budget.