Sour Patch Kids is Preparing for April Fool's Day with a "Prank Fund"
Laura McQuarrie — March 24, 2021 — Marketing
References: mondelezinternational & prnewswire
There's a new candy campaign from Sour Patch Kids and it speaks specifically to mischievous TikTok users who are gearing up for April Fool's Day fun and are interested in potentially earning a cash prize in the process. The brand is launching a Sour Patch Prank Fund to reward fans for the pranks they pull, and $1,000 will be randomly given to 25 lucky participants.
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the sweepstakes by following the brand on TikTok and including the #SourPatchPrankFund #Sweepstakes tags in their short prank videos. To inspire mischievous pranksters, the brand is working with five creators on the platform to support this playful tradition in a sweet and rewarding way.
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the sweepstakes by following the brand on TikTok and including the #SourPatchPrankFund #Sweepstakes tags in their short prank videos. To inspire mischievous pranksters, the brand is working with five creators on the platform to support this playful tradition in a sweet and rewarding way.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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2. Social Media - Social media platforms can provide brands with a unique opportunity to create UGC-driven advertising content that resonates with their target audience, increases engagement, and drives sales.
3. Promotions and Sweepstakes - Companies that offer promotions and sweepstakes can encourage consumers to engage with their brand or products, increasing brand awareness and driving customer acquisition and retention.
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