Publicity campaigns are a great advertising strategy, especially when it comes to raising awareness of a product. This tactic tends to involve getting the public, rather than a targeted consumer's, attention in an entertaining way while also somehow integrating the product or service. Depending on where the stunt is staged, however, more specific segments of customers can be reached.
These publicity campaigns are all food-related. This either means the company doing the stunt is in the food industry, or it uses food to appeal to their hungry audience. For example, fashion-focused food trucks use the concept of a food truck to appeal to clothes shoppers. On the other hand, some publicity stunts are very direct with their messaging, such as tiny soda stands and asphalt-cooked meals. Others are using social media to increase engagement, like provocative social campaigns and tweet-fueled rickshaw rides.
29 Food-Related Publicity Campaigns
From Unexpected Drive-Thru Pranks to Poutine-Eating Contests:
Alyson Wyers — Oct 27, 2014 — Marketing
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Extra-Terrestrial Dining
Sushi in Space Promotes Out-of-This World Taste
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Bacon-Fueled Motorcycles
Hormel Foods Promotes Its Black Label Bacon Line in a Badass Way
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Fashion-Focused Food Trucks
The Le Chateau Food Truck Brings Good Food to Toronto Fashion Week
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Poutine-Eating Contests
This Poutine-Eating Contest Was Sponsored By Smoke's Poutinerie
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Provocative Social Campaigns
The Unzipped Truth Puts Spray Paint Questions on the Streets of NYC
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Edible Snowy Publicity Stunts
Miss Cakehead's 'Ice Cream Snow' is a Huge Hit in London
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Loyalty-Testing Burger Campaigns
This Unusual Burger King Facebook Campaign Intended to Lose Fans
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Fast Food Launchers
The Taco Cannon is Extreme Eating at its Finest
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Incredibly Speedy Fast Foods
McDonald’s Japan Increases Productivity in Speed-Boosting Campa
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Unexpected Drive-Thru Pranks
The McDrive Surprise Delivered a Funny April Fool's Prank
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Visiting Chef Pasta Ads
The Sleepover Chef Spends the Night with New Yorkers and Cooks Them Pasta
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Imaginary Chocolate Lands
Cadbury's Joyville Promotes the New Dairy Milk Bubbly
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Tiny Soda Stands
This Coca-Cola Publicity Stunt Promotes Mini Coke Cans With Itty Bitty Booths
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Giant Fries Hotspots
The Burger King 'What the French Fry' Campaign Promotes 'Satisfries'
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Cute Canine Snack Machines
Bakers Have Created the World's First Vending Machine for Dogs
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Grocery-Covered Cars
The Tesco Car is Lined with Groceries
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Felon Food Trucks
The Crazy Pyes Foot Truck Celebrates the Orange is the New Black Series
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Sly Subway Station Menus
McDonald's Train Timetable Stunt is a Hit in Poland
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Interactive Piglet Play Posters
The World's First Really Live Feed Teaches Compassionate Farming
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Tweet-Fueled Rickshaw Rides
Trinity Kitchen Launched Tweet to Pay Rickshaw to Its New Location
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Bread-Infused Yoga Spoofs
This Video is a Funny Take on Subways' Controversial Chemical in Bread
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Customer-Attracting WiFi Campaigns
Mcdonalds Uses Funny WiFi Network Names to Attract Customers
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Music-Playing Fruit Campaigns
Artist 'J.views' Plays Music Using Fruits for This Grocery Store Ad
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Surprise Grocery Store Operas
The Sacla' Stage Shopera Showcases an Impromptu Market Performance
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Spontaneous Food Competitions
Chungjungone's Stunt Turns Mall-Goers into Master Chefs
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Food-Scented Cabs
McCain Foods Gives You a Free Ride and a Free Jacket Potato
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Lava-Based BBQs
Bompas & Parr Creative Studio Cook Steaks with Molten Lava
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Fueling Food Campaigns
KFC Promotes Its $5 Fill Ups by Fueling People with Food and Cars with Gas
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Charitable Sports Anthems
The New Shakira World Cup Anthem Also Promotes the World Food Programme
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Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Cinematic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Mazda Debuts the '5 Sides of the All-New CX-5' Film
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Real Mashed Potato Campaigns
Idahoan Foods Debuted the 'Get Real' Campaign
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
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
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Typography Food Campaigns
Pumpui Unveils a Custom Typeface to Differentiate Korean-Style Products
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
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
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Fiber-Focused Cereal Campaigns
This WK Kellogg Co National Cereal Day Campaign Celebrates Fiber
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Cheeky Infant Formula Campaigns
Good Start® Debuts the Stigma-Addressing 'Suck It' Campaign
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Stop-Motion Food Campaigns
Tiny Chef x IKEA Spotlight IKEA's New Falafel Balls
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Workplace Meal Culture
ezCater Shows Employee Food Programs Driving Office Engagement
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Cheeky Anti-Food-Sharing Campaigns
KFC Promotes Its Bucket for One with a Special Campaign
Ketchup-Inspired Poutine Campaigns
The HEINZ Ketchup Poutine is Focused on Canada
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
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
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
'Everybody Milk' by Dairy Farmers of Ontario Celebrates Daily Rituals
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Corporate Pizza Party Trainings
Pizza Hut Canada Debuts a Corporate-Focused Training Video
Performance Tire Brand Campaigns
Goodyear Launched Its Fast Is In Us Global Eagle Tire Campaign
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Edible Ranch Billboards
Hellmann's WTF is Ranch? Invited Brits to Try a Beloved American Condiment
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Festive Rom-Com Cheese Campaigns
This Boursin Christmas Campaign Stars Fred Sirieix
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Avocado Oil-Based Product Campaigns
Chosen Foods Debuts the Chosen to Save Food Campaign
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
High-Energy Chip Campaigns
Doritos Loaded Teams Up with Gordon Ramsay & George Russell
Toaster Pastry Billboards
Ginsters Set Up a Pastry Toastie Billboard in a Commuter Hotspot
Energizing Meal Delivery Campaigns
The Factor 3 p.m. Crash Campaign Challenges the Mid-Day Slump
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Food Banks-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Cadbury is Running the 'Make Every Bite Count' Campaign
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Charitable Pancake Fundraising Drives
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Runs Make Happy Tummies
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Playful Brand Messaging Campaigns
Chicago Town Pizza Unveiled the 'It IS that deep' Ad
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Heartfelt Beverage Campaigns
The 'A Real BOOST®' Campaign Centers on Authentic Human Experiences
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
QSR Brand Identity Strategies
Bob's Your Uncle Overhauled Popeyes Canada's Brand Identity
Divisive Savory Spread Campaigns
The Marmite Love it. Hate it. Cook with it. Campaign is Cheeky
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
University-Led Food Research Projects
Breda University Launches a Multi-Year Study
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Promotional Soccer Pizza Campaigns
The California Pizza Kitchen SEE PK Campaign is World Cup-Ready
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
Prominent Culinary Sponsor Anniversaries
Martin's Famous Potato Rolls Supports a Popular Event
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Comfort-Focused Beef Campaigns
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Promotes Beef Consumption
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
Media Exposure Platforms
PrBoost Delivers Scalable Brand Publicity Across Trusted News Sites
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Student-Focused Charitable Campaigns
Tackle Hunger & Collaborators Launch Fill the Fridge Campaign
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns