In preparation for the 2016 US Presidential Election, brands across the world have been taking part in making sure their voices are heard, whether they are offering commentary or simply encouraging Americans to take advantage of their power to vote.
A number of election-themed stunts have been created that encourage the public to "vote" on favorite desserts, pizzas or burgers offer some representation of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.
Since many Americans have been claiming that they will be making the move to Canada should Donald Trump be elected President of the United States in 2016, many brands have been quick to support this notion. For instance, Air Canada set up a campaign that targets Americans and invites them to 'Test Drive Canada,' while a site like 'Maple Match' humorously offers to help American citizens find Canadian dates.
45 Political Marketing Stunts
From Presidential Candidate Dolls to Political Food Trucks:
Laura McQuarrie — Nov 9, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Political App Ads
FOREAL's News Campaign Blends Political Topics into Art
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Political Food Trucks
An Oregon Food Truck Sells Baloney Sandwiches That Fact Check Trump Comments
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Political Estate Billboards
Jeff Cook Real Estate Offers to Help Americans Move to Canada
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Presidential Cereal Boxes
These Collectible Cereal Boxes Feature Presidential Candidates
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Unity-Promoting Coffee Cups
The New Starbucks Holiday Cup Comes in a Festive Green Color
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Atypical Policitical Posters
Peculiar Anti-Trump Posters Have Popped Up On Bus Shelters in NYC
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Canadian Pizza Elections
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria is Letting Canadians Vote via Pizza Proxies
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Presidential Burger Elections
The J.S. BURGERS CAFE Created Burgers That Represent the Candidates
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Political Chain Store T-Shirts
These Political T-Shirts Make a Statement Against Donald Trump
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Political Cartoon Geofilters
The New Snapchat Hillary Geofilter Features Clinton and Sanders
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Presidential Candidate Ice Creams
The 'Bernie's Yearning' Ice Cream Celebrates Bernie Sanders
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Political VR Plazas
NBC News' Virtual Reality 'Democracy Plaza' Shows Debates and More
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Political Candy Branding
These Chocolate Candy Wrappers Poke Fun at American Politics
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Canadian Matchmaking Platforms
The Maple Match Website Sets Americans Up on Dates with Canadians
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Election Candidate Desserts
These Ample Hills Flavored Ice Creams are Presidentially Delicious
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Fiery Presidential Burgers
City Grille's Donald Trump Burger Honors the Presidential Candidate
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Political Bus Ads
This Anti-Trump Bus Ad in Denmark Encourages Americans Abroad to Vote
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Politician-Mimicking Mannequins
These Donald Trump Dolls are Perched Inside Storefront Windows
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Political Pizza Art
Pizza Express Created Pizza Faces That Resemble Hillary and Donald
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Political Ice Pops
These 'Pixsweet' Ice Pops are Inspired by the U.S. Presidential Nominees
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Democratic Airline Stunts
JetBlue's 'Reach Across the Aisle' Encourages People to Come Together
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Patriotic Welcome Kits
Plastic Mobile Sent US Start-Ups a "Starter Pack" of Canadian Goods
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Political Ice Cream Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's New Flavor is Being Promoted with a Hopeful Message
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Presidential Candidate Dolls
Hashtag Collectibles' Doll is Based on the Texts from Hillary Meme
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Presidential Pet Video Games
'Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill' Will Be Re-released After the Election
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Political Anti-Homophobia Ads
Planting Peace's Billboard Shows Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Kissing
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Political Chip Packaging
Doritos' Branding Has Been Redesigned for Its 'Rock the Vote' Campaign
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Swipe-Based Political Campaigns
This Tinder Initiative Explains "Brexit" Before the EU Referendum
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Presidential Candidate Milkshakes
The Diner's New 'Freakshakes' are Inspired by the 2016 Election
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Political Beer Ads
Seth Rogen and Amy Schumer Star in the Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial
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Political Dessert Incentives
Ben & Jerry's is Encouraging Youth Votes by Offering Free Ice Cream
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Election Day Cookie Giveaways
Great American Cookies is Giving Away Free Cookies to Those Who Vote
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Political Pale Ales
Sibling Revelry Brewing's New Swing State Beer Celebrates the State of Ohio
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Political Geofilter Ads
The Bernie Sanders Snapchat Geofilter Was a Paid Ad on NYC Primary Day
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Election-Themed Dinner Promotions
Golden Corral's Newest Promotion is Inspired by the Election
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Barrier-Breaking Beer Ads
This Corona Ad Tells Mexican People to Not Let Walls Stand in Their Way
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Reversed Automotive Ads
Audi's Presidential Debate Commercial Plays Entirely in Rewind
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Welcoming Airline Ads
This Air Canada Campaign Appeals to Americans Flying to Canada
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Moving-Inspired Playlists
Spotify's 'Moving to Canada' Playlist References the American Election
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Voter-Encouraging Music Stations
Rock the Vote's Election FM Shares Exclusive Music for Voters
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Presidential Candidate Recipes
The Chefs for Hillary Campaign Features Punny Political Dishes
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Patriotic Drink Campaigns
This Summer, XYIENCE is Fueling Patriotism in American Consumers
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Political Marshmallow Campaigns
This Digital Campaign Pits Peeps Candy Against the Groundhog
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Presidential VR Conservation Experiences
This VR Experience Lets You Explore Nature With Obama
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Political Candy Campaigns
This Peeps Commercial Targets Millennial Moms in a Clever Way
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Basketball-Inspired Complimentary Menu Promotions
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Soft Serve Dispenser Billboards
Carvel Unveiled the First Soft-Serve-Dispensing Billboard in NYC
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Hot Dog-Stuffed Crusts
Pizza Hut Canada is Offering a New Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Pizza Dough-Inspired Stress Balls
Papa Johns Dough Stress Balls are Limited to 150 Examples
Summer Exhibition Treats
Pizza Pizza Offers CNE Exclusive Offerings
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Ketchup-Inspired Poutine Campaigns
The HEINZ Ketchup Poutine is Focused on Canada
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Rewarding Pizza Party Promotions
Pizza Hut and Partiful Partnered for National Pizza Party Day
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Game-Day-Ready Dog Campaigns
Blue Buffalo x Olivia Culpo Team Up for Football-Inspired Treats
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Anniversary-Honoring QSR Campaigns
The Jack in the Box 75th Anniversary Campaign Launches in 2026
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Soccer-Themed Confection Packaging
Ferrara Honors the U.S. Soccer Federation with New Packaging
Humorous Tequila Campaigns
Gran Centenario Tequila Launches the 'Don't Be a Gringo' Campaign
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Cheeky Pizza Pronounciation Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Canada Emphasizes Canadian Origins of Its Pizza
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Complimentary Coffee Campaigns
Krispy Kreme and Joe Jonas Partnered for National Coffee Day
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Tariff-Themed Pizzeria Promotions
The Pizza Pizza Reverse Tariff Campaign Offers a 25% Discount
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Bartering-Focused Frozen Pizza Promotions
RED BARON® Launches the Stuff for Stuffed Campaign
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Region-Specific Pizza Campaigns
Emmy Squared Pizza Launches Regionally Inspired Pizzas in the US
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Celebratory American Avocado Branding
The Latest Avocado Branding from Calavo Growers is Patriotic
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Playful Interactive Donut Contests
Tim Hortons Debuts the Battle of the Donuts in Canada
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Rewarding Game Pizza Promotions
Pizza Hut Teams Up With Tom Brady for 'Pizza Before The Hut'
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Plant-Based Cuisine QSR Campaigns
This Burger King UK Campaign Stars Pete Wicks
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Patriotic Troops-Supporting Snack Pies
MoonPie Patriotic Pies Support Sending Snacks to Troops
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Toronto Ice Cream Deliveries
Ben & Jerry's Will Deliver Pints to Your Door Through a New Promotion
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Celebrative Canadian Lager Initiatives
Moosehead Delivers its 'Presidential Pack' Across Canada
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Hockey Athlete-Approved Menus
Uber Eats and Shake Shack Canada Worked with William Nylander
Charitable Pancake Fundraising Drives
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Runs Make Happy Tummies
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Cheesy Burger Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Launches its 'Queso Crunch Burger' and 'Kay So?' Campaign
Music Festival Restaurant Activations
The Dave’s Hot Chicken Food Truck is at Coachella
Illustrated Patriotic Product Lineups
Tim Hortons Unveils Festive Limited-Edition Drinkware
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Food Banks-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Cadbury is Running the 'Make Every Bite Count' Campaign
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Creative Home Campaigns
IKEA U.S. Launches its 'Dream the Possibilities' Platform
Vote-Backed Cheese Campaigns
The America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese Promotion is from Borden Cheese
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Charitable Qsr Campaigns
A&W Canada is Running the Burgers to Beat MS Day Campaign
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Convenience Retailer Hiring Campaigns
This Pilot Hiring Campaign is Launching Ahead of Summer
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Complimentary Small Cheese Pizzas
Pizza Pizza Celebrated Sports Milestones with Free Pizza
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Football Season Retailer Snacks
7-Eleven Game Day Snacks Offer a Variety of Options
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Presidential-Themed Mobile Services
Trump Mobile Will Offer Hardware and Service
Autumnal Grocer Fundraising Campaigns
Pumpkins for a Purpose Benefits Children's Hospitals
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection