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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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Festive Turkey Burgers
Holiday Feast Turkey Stuffing Burgers are Full of Seasonal Flavors
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Celebratory Cartoon Beverage Branding
ShineWater Limited Edition Trolls Cans are Arriving Now
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Salad-Dressing-Inspired Band Tees
Kraft Launches the Well Dressed Collection of Band Tees
Social Ghosting Donut Campaigns
The Krispy Kreme Ghosted Box Encourages Relationship Rekindling
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Sally Hansen and Jared McCain Partnered to Embrace Individuality
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
QSR Brand Streetwear Collections
Jollibee Canada Has Just Opened Up a New Jolly Merch Shop
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
Plush Toy-Inspired Desserts
McDonald’s Canada Just Debuted a New Squishmallows McFlurry
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Fry Lover Travel Campaigns
McDonald's Frequent Fryer Program Lets You Try International Fries
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
QSR Brand Movie Promotions
Dairy Queen Canada Has Launched the Blockbuster Blizzard Treat Giveaway
Carefree Ice Cream Campaigns
The Häagen-Dazs x Pierre Hermé Campaign is Celebratory
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Playful Cheese Slice Campaigns
Kraft Singles Unveils its New Cheese Tax Pack Marketing
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Celebratory Free Pizza Promotions
This Pizza Hut National Pizza Party Day Promotion is Tasty
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Summertime Americana Chip Branding
The Pringles Fourth of July Branding is Patriotic
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
Athlete-Celebrating Snack Packaging
This Cracker Jill Packaging Commemorates Women in Sports
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Off-Season Doughnut Campaigns
The Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Doughnut is Back for April Fool's Day
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Condiment-Celebrating Hot Dog Ads
HEINZ Just Launched the 'Hot Dogs are Not a Contest' Movement
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Co-Branded Inflatable Pools
The Canada Dry x Carrots Bundle Shares Stylish Summer Staples
Branded Tailgate Contests
Bush's Baked Beans and Peyton Manning Debut Tailgate Contest
Blended Candy QSR Desserts
The Burger King Blasts are Arriving in Canada in Two New Options
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Social Good Breakfast Promotions
Pancakes for a Purpose Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Coronation-Themed British Sandwiches
Urban Eat Unveils Two Sandwiches Inspired by the Royals
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Tax-Deductible Snack Breaks
KitKat Created a One-Day Event for the End of the Tax Year
Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections
Pinkbox Doughnuts Fourth of July Donuts Arrive Next Week
Presidential Election Candy Collections
Nassau Candy AmuseMints Election Collection is Patriotic
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Pizza Guacamole Dip Giveaways
WHOLLY GUACAMOLE Debuts a New Campaign in Time for Game Day
Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Pizzas
The Chuck E. Cheese Pizzas are Now at Walmart in the US
Summertime Cafe Pool Floaties
These Tim Hortons Promotional Products are Here for the Summer
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Halloween Pizza Promotions
TOOMBSTONE Pizza is Giving Away Pizzas to Jasons
Promotional Pizza Roll Deliveries
Totino’s Pizza Rolls Can Be Ordered on Super Bowl Sunday
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Maple Syrup Awareness Campaigns
The Bill the Maple Campaign Promotes the Use of Real Maple Syrup
Asian QSR Ads
Panda Express Launches Sizzling Shrimp LTO with Exciting Basketball Tie-In Campaign
Football Season Retailer Menus
7-Eleven Game Day Grub is Arriving Alongside Special Offers
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Military-Honoring Pie Promotions
Polly's Pies 'Pie for the People' Campaign Celebrates Soldiers
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
British Beer Voting Campaigns
The Brixton Brewery YES, WE CANS Campaign Encourages Ballot Casting
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Hot Sauce Branding Campaigns
Taco Bell is Letting Consumers Vote for Hot Sauce Sayings
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Complimentary Crumpet Campaigns
The Warburtons 'Ask for Ellen' Campaign Offers Free Baked Goods
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Diverse Lunchbox Campaigns
All Flavours Welcome by Ritz Celebrates Cultural Differences
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Seasonal Entertaining Campaigns
La Brea Bakery and Bread & Butter Wines Partnered for a Campaign
Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads
DairyTruth.ca Launches #DairyFreeToronto Campaign
Charitable QSR Burger Campaigns
The A&W Burgers to Beat MS Campaign Supports Canadians with MS
Country-Wide QSR Rewards Campaigns
Subway The Great Canadian Challenge Offers Rewards Points
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes