Free things never look more appealing than in times of economic chaos, so it’s no surprise that savvy marketers are busting out the ‘free’ tactic around the world.
From free vacations (free airplane tickets and cruises) to pay-what-you-want restaurants (which could, technically, be nothing), to free music, this cluster explores some of the most fascinating probonovations featured on Trend Hunter. Whether you’re into free tattoos, pro bono Botox or boob jobs, or gratis education, free cars or entire homes, this cluster has something for everyone.
79 Things You Can Get For Free
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Free Phone Calls
Magic Jack USB Phone Gizmo
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My Free Implants
Website Dedicated to Free Implants
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Free Cars (With Billboards)
Paid Vehicle Advertising
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Free Boob Jobs For Sailors
Aussie Navy Funds Augmentation
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Free Street Style Magazine
"Cracker Your Wardrobe"
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Free Photo Editing Programs
Adobe Photoshop Express
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Stiff Competition For PhotoShop
FotoFlexer Free Online Photo Editing
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Online Boob Funding (UPDATE)
MyFreeImplants Funded 11 Surgeries Last Month
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Fashionable Clothes For Free
FreeFashionTees.com Gives Away Sponsored Tees to Young Adults
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Rent-Free Living Around The World
CareTaker.org
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Free Money as Advertising
Absolut Cash Machine
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Free Magazines 3
V Magazine Goes Digital, FREE
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Free Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer Gives Away $1 Million in Wieners to Celebrate Taste Test Victory
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Free Pop
Coke Zero 400 'Taste of Victory' Celebration
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Free Historic Homes
Just Repair & Move In
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Free Tattoos for Athletes
Vancouver Tat Artist Offers Free Ink for 2010 Olympic Medalists
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Free Products On Demand
Boobox Vending Machine Spews Out Free Samples
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Free Plane Tickets
ULCCS Like RyanAir Offer Free Flights
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Rolling Stone Magazine Now Free
Entire Issue Available Online
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Free Drink Vending Machines
Pay By Watching Commercials
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Free Trips for Pregnancy
TUICruises Offers Refund for Women Who Get Knocked up on Board
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Free Electric Cars (With Subscription)
Project Better Place
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Free Courses Via Cell Phone
Softbank Classes from Cyber University
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Free Food Frenzies
Arby's Offers Freeby Wednesdays for the Summer
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Freeconomics & Food
McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos
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Free T-Shirt Sites
Gitchers.com
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Free Diamonds to Sell Deodorant
Secret Flawless Promotion
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Free Holiday Condoms
Planned Parenthood Clinics Prep For Obamamania
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Free Foodvertising
Gratis Grub at Denny's Feeds 2 Million Patient People
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Free Photocopying Service
Supported by Ads
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Free Condoms For Feedback
Durex Seeking Condom Testers
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Free Music as Broadway Advertising
Shrek The Musical Offers "I Know It's Today"
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Free Green Taxis
Pedal-Powered Urban EcoCabs Fueled by the Credit Crunch
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Tuition Free High School Diplomas
'Insight' Offers Online High School Education
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Free Ocean Cruises
Spontaneity-Driven Recession Rewards from Imperial Majesty Cruise Line
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Free Clothes From Human Vending Machines
Uniqlo Heat Tech Innerwear Campaign
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Freeconomics
Wired Gives Out Free Magazines
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Free Music Albums
The Slip by Nine Inch Nails
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$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
Starbucks Fights to Keep up with McDonalds
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Free Tacos To All US Citizens
Taco Bell Offer If Base Stolen in World Series
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Pay-What-You-Want Restaurants
Zebrano Leaves Price Up To You
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Free Online Education
Academic Earth Shares Hundreds of Top-Notch Lectures
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Free Christmas Beer
J-Day Frenzy in Denmark
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Free & Charity Film Screenings
Brits See ‘Australia' For Free, Taiwanese Support HIV
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Free Online University
Wikipedia Introduces Wikiversity
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Free Textbooks
Sponsored Ads Help Students
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Free University Education
Yale Joins MIT, Berkeley and Stanford With Free Courses Online
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Free Trips for Bloggers
International Invites
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Free Gifts As Ads
Giving Away Facebook Apps For Marketing
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Free Donuts to Entice Voters
Political Bribery at Krispy Kreme
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Mascot Riding
Club Animals Gives Free Bouncy Rides in New York
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Free Trips for City Publicity
Town of Cranfills Gap, Texas Heads to Las Vegas Gratis
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Credit Crunch Art Swapping
Designer Peter Viksten's Gives Away Free Art in Sweden
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Free Event Tickets for Donors
Irish "Sperm For Tickets" Campaign
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Free Movies & TV Shows
IMDB To Show Episodes Before They Air On TV
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Free Air Guitars
Unique Ad From UK Radio Station
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Free Hair Cuts For The Poor
4,000 Barbers Clean Up Indian Children
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Free Books for Commuters
'Choose What You Read' Encourages Diversity & Sharing
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Free Hotels for Creative People
The Creator's Inn
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Free Book Exchanges
Recession-Proof ‘BookCrossing ' Tracks Recycled Book Travels
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Super Bowl Freevertising
Denny's Uses Prime Commercial SlotTo Promote Free 'Grand Slam' Breakfast
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Credit Crunch Caffeine Promos
Tim Hortons Gives Out Free Iced Coffee in Canada
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Freeconomics of Music
Coldplay's Next Single is Free
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Free Tickets for Virgins
Play Takes an Unusual PR Spin
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Recruiting Wage-Free Workers
LightFair Seeks Unpaid Employees With Promise of Gratis Entry
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Free Hug Campaign
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Gratis Sandwiches for Goodwill
On April 8, Denny's Will Give Out Freebie Breakfasts Once More
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Freebies For Rival Support
Coca-Cola Gives Out Free Drinks to People Who Buy Pepsi Products
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Free Diamonds
Mauboussin Gives Away .1 Carat Gems in Japan
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Free Education
40 Full Ride Medical Scholarships Awarded at University of Central Florida
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Free Botox For YouTube Posts
Innovative Surgery Promotions
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Free Movies to Entice Young Voters
"Slacker Uprising" by Michael Moore
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Free Kickass Concerts
Kaki King is Featured in Fee-Less NYC Concert Series
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Freeconomics & Food 2
Ben & Jerry Give Out Free Ice Cream
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Free Comeback Concerts
Eminem to Perform Free Show in Detroit
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Free Pet Adoptions
'Change a Pet's Life Day' Aims to Re-Home 3000 Animals
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Free Concerts
Radiohead's 'Scotch Mist' Brings You Into The Studio
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Free Cultural Libraries
UNESCO, Library of Congress, and Others Launch World Digital Library
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Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
At-Home Beach Kits
easyJet Holidays Curated a Beach in a Box to Uplift Sun-Starved People
Denim-Wrapped Home Vacuums
Bless Grows its Jeansified Object Collection with a Vacuum
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Anti-Loyalty Memberships
Dis-Loyalty Actively Rewards Members for Exploring New Destinations
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Golden Tickets Treasure Hunts
Cj Hendry x Phillips Debut a Willy Wonka Style Treasure Hunt
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges
Omaha Steaks Offers Free Lifetime Burgers in Exchange for a Tattoo
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
AI-Powered Pizza Coupons
The DiGiorno Pizza Rescue Program Uses AI to Turn Mishaps into Coupons
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
AR Sampling Advertisements
The #TakeATaste Campaign Shares Free Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Bottles
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Luxury Experience Clubs
Taste Club Treats Members to Unforgettable Dining & Travel Experiences
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Foundational Free-From Skincare
Skincare Junkie Helps Consumers Avoid Unproven Beauty Products
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Value-Focused Pizza Menus
The Pizza Hut $7 Deal Lover’s Menu Has a Total of 17 Options
Complimentary Burger QSR Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Free Burger Day Will Reward Diners for One Day Only
Fast-Casual Valentine's Deals
QDOBA's Valentine's Day Offering Rewards Members to a Free Entrée
RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails Take the Work Out of Mixing Quality Drinks
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
CPG Rewards Campaigns
This Nestlé Promotion Rewards Shoppers with $20 Visa Rewards Cards
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Holiday Meal Kit Giveaways
Goodfood is Offering Free Meals and Discounts to Lucky Customers
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
Popstar VIP Fan Experiences
Jonas Brothers Join Turo for Ultimate Concert Experience
Fry Lover Travel Campaigns
McDonald's Frequent Fryer Program Lets You Try International Fries
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Taco Discovery Boxes
Taco Bell is Sharing a Craveable Offer Exclusively on Taco Tuesdays
Free Rent Giveaways
Jack in the Box Wants to Pay Your Rent for One Month
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Spooky Seasonal Soda Promotions
This Fanta Halloween Promotion Offers the Biggest Rewards Yet
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Complimentary Sandwich Campaigns
This Subway National Sandwich Day Promotion Rewards Air Travelers
Gamified Burrito Campaigns
Chipotle Launches Wordle-Inspired Game for Fans to Win Free Burritos
Free AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
'Wilbur' Helps Adults Get their Financials Back on Track
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Couch-Free Lifestyle Challenges
RXBAR's Bar the Couch Pledge Invites People to Get Moving in 2024
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Comforting Financial Pop-Ups
Experian's Credit Paws Café is a Place to Chat About Money Worries
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Tax-Season Online Campaigns
These Video Ad Spots Urge Canadians to Take Advantage Of Tax Benefits
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards
Candy Crush Saga Gift Cards Share a 48-Hour Unlimited Lives Bonus
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
One-Cent Soda Promotions
The Wendy's Penny Pops Promotion Offers Almost Free Refreshments
Complimentary Pizza Soda Promotions
Coca-Cola 'Love Pizza? Win a Pizza' Offers Domino's Vouchers
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
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
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Multi-Generational Vacation Packages
Multigenerational Vacations Connect Seniors with Grandkids
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Value Menu Masterclasses
Pizza Hut Uses TikTok's "Girl Math" to Highlight Its Deal Lover's Menu
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Chicken Restaurant Rewards Systems
KFC U.S. Introduces a New Loyalty Program for Frequent Shoppers
Valentine's Day Restaurant Games
Hooters Game of Love Promotion Offers Freebies and Discounts
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
Exclusive Hotel Vacation Clubs
Hyatt Hotels Launches a New Vacation Club Program for Guests
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Lucrative Sunglasses Promotions
Neven Offers a Buy-One-Get-Two-Free Promotion
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
Wearable Breakfast Subscriptions
Denny’s New Everyday Shirts Come with a Free Breakfast Everyday
Gen Z-Targeted Credit-Building Tools
Austin Capital Bank Launches the Freekck Credit Builder
Free Appetizer Passes
Red Robin's Limited-Edition Gift Card Provides Access to Appetizers
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Elf-Inspired Cars
Turo Debuts Elfmobiles in NYC to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Elf Movie
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Consolidated Fuel Credit Cards
This Card Combines Fuel Perks, Cash-Back Rewards and More
Free Family Hotel Getaways
A U.K-Based Hotel Company is Offering Free Rooms for Senior Citizens
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Free On-Board Wifi Services
Delta Air Lines is Planning to Roll out Free WiFi to Passengers
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Purpose-Driven Boomer Vacations
Discover Corps' Volunteer Vacations Appeal to Active Older Adults
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Complimentary Unpacking Services
Eliza was here's New Service Gifts Travelers More Leisure Time
Subscription-Based ROI Codes
Cashfree Payments and NPCI Team Up to Launch 'AutoPay on QR'
Dog Treat Vending Machines
Purina is Sharing Free Pet Treats for the Holidays
Complementary Financial Literacy Courses
Walmart & Khan Academy Offer Free, World-Class Education
Sea-Themed Travel Giveaways
SeaPak Launched the New See the Sea Contest to Show One Fan the Sea
Low-Cost Financial Management Services
Domain Money Greatly Reduces the Cost to Manage Money
Opulent Traveler Rewards
Bank Of America Rewards Program Adds Experiential Perks for its Customers
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
The McDonald's Free Fries Friday Promotion is an App Exclusive
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions
Beach Town Travel Offers the Fourth Night Free on Bookings
Free Buffet Promotions
Pizza Inn is Offering Free Buffet Vouchers to Patrons for Receipts
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Temporary Retirement Sweepstakes
Coors Light is Helping Adults to Experience the Retiree Life
Romantic Carribean Hotel Stays
Harbour Village Beach Club Introduces the Love & Luxury Package
Revamped Airline Pricing
Fiji Airlines Launches a New Pricing Structure with Different Categories
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Free City-Wide Museum Days
Museums Free-for-All Offers Free Admission to L.A's Museums
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Complimentary Restaurant Reward Perks
The Chipotle Rewards Freepotle Perk Offers Great Rewards
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Cruise Referral Programs
The Crystal Referral Program Gives Newcomers a 5% Discount on Cruises
Spacious Airline Seating Selections
Quaras Airlines Presents the New Neighbor Free Seating
Celebratory QSR App Promotions
Taco Bell is Offering a Free Crunchwrap Supreme for App Downloaders
Boomer-Style Rent Giveaways
Koala Introduces the 'Boomer Blocker' Initiative for Australians
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space