These 15 witty publicity stunts showcase how brands are reaching niche demographics amid the confusion that is the "new normal." These intriguing concepts playful tap into the shared experiences many are facing post-lockdown.
Notably, iconic beer brand Natural Light launched the 'Dorm Away from Home,' in response to campus closures this fall. To make up for the lack of "college fun" many students are facing, the brand is giving away a mobile dorm equipped with everything necessary to properly enjoy themselves including a mini-fridge, flat-screen television, gaming system, and a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer money to enjoy responsibly.
In addition, BABE Wine and Bumble joined forces to cover moving costs of newly singles looking to move out—and away—from their ex's place. Five winners will have all their furniture and belongings moved with help to "remove all traces of your ex from your phone," "hand-tailor the perfect Bumble profile," and "assemble complicated Swedish furniture while you drink."
15 Witty Publicity Stunts
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Adult-Branded Hand Sanitizers
The Pornhub Hand Sanitizer Bears the Company's Familiar Branding
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Furniture Brand Apparel Lines
The IKEA Apparel Line is Made for the People of Tokyo
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Condiment-Inspired Sorbet Kits
Heinz Creamz Explore Unusual Frozen Dessert Flavors
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Mobile At-Home Dorm Rooms
Natural Light Responds to Campus Closures with 'Dorm From Home' Concept
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Breakup-Supporting Moving Expense Promotions
BABE Wine and Bumble are Covering Breakup Moving Cost
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Crisp Apple-Inspired Beers
The Busch Light Apple Was Launched Using a Tech-Inspired Campaign
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Icelandic Tourism Campaigns
'Let It Out Iceland' Empathizes with Struggle Many Feel Amid COVD-19
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Nostalgic Baseball-Themed Ketchup Ads
HEINZ Helps Bring the Ballpark Home to Fans with Its New Kit
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Parody Pizza Ads
Papa John's "New Spice Guy" Introduces Five New Spicy Pizzas
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Professional Vegan Bacon Tasters
Raging Pig Co. is Hiring a Remote Professional Vegan Bacon-ifer
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Branded Six-Foot Cooler Giveaways
Heineken's Six-Foot Dos Equis Cooler Keeps Users Safely Apart
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Punny Beer Giveaways
Big Green Egg and Hamm's are Giving Away Custom Minimax Big Green Egg Grills
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Humurious Mac-and-Cheese Giveaways
Velveeta Launched the #OneShellOfAPromo Campaign
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Hero-Inspired Candy Holsters
Wonder Woman Inspired the Limited-Edition Golden Ropes Holder
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Mid-Summer Christmas Campaigns
Burger King is Preparing to End 2020 Early with Christmas in July
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Crowdsourced Light Lagers
A Viral, Fruity Lager Influenced the Next Busch Light Flavor Launch
Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns
goodwipes Launched a OOH Campaign at the 2025 NYC Marathon
Freeze-Dried Beer Innovations
Moosehead Introduces Freeze-Dried Beer Inspired by Space Mission
Beer-Infused Soup Lines
Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Serve Up a Bold Soup Collaboration
Bookish Beer Cans
Faber & Faber and Beek Created a Can with a Label That Shares a Book Excerpt
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Co-Branded 6-Packs
Heinz and Heineken Created a Craveable Matchup for Sports Fans
Flavored Non-Alcoholic Beers
Two Fruity Heineken 0.0 Flavored Varieties Filling the Flavor Gap
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
Cleverly Branded Energy Drinks
Fire Brands Targets Gen Z with Playboy Energy Drink
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Beer Brand Music Platforms
Coors Light Chill on Shuffle Shares Music That Pairs with Ice-Cold Beer
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Affectionate Insult Beer Cans
Foster's Love You Cans Help Buddies Connect Through Rude Names
Football Icon-Backed Ads
Michelob ULTRA to Elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Fan Experience
Functional Beverage Retail Expansions
Be LOVE Lightly Flavored Electrolyte Drinks Debut at Target
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Beer-First Travel Collections
Molson Coors' Lager Luggage Collection Makes Summer Travel Fun
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Non-Alcoholic Functional Beverage Partnerships
Hiyo Taps Live Nation for a Commercial Partnership
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Celebrity-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands
Go Brewing Taps Actor and Spokesman Frank Zito
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
Welch's Break Out The Fancy Juice Celebrates Daily Moments Made Special
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
K-Pop Brand Ambassadorships
Asahi Super Dry Unveiled a Unified Campaign Featuring BLACKPINK
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Scent Spritz Billboards
goodwipes' Scentsational Summer Billboard Releases Scent Every 30 Seconds
Beer Relaunches
Real American Beer Unveils a Refreshed Identity and Partnerships
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Campaigns
Seedlip Celebrates 10 Years with 'Yeah, It’s a Drink'
Strategic Craft Beer Acquisitions
Tilray Brands Acquires BrewDog Global Assets
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
Sustainable Surplus Bread Beers
Toast Brewing and Tiny Rebel Partnered for a Hazy Pale Ale
Retro-Inspired Functional Seltzers
Wavy Daze is Experiencing Substantial Growth
Botanically-Powered Alcohol-Free Beers
ON BEER is Alcohol-Free But Offers a Buzz Using Botanicals
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Women-Focused Beer Expansions
Hurray's GIRL BEER Receives Funding for Expansion
Humorous Holiday Tableware
White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Self-Explanatory Non-Alc Beer Cans
Blue Moon's Answer’s on the Can Normalize Non-Alcoholic Choices
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Celebratory Sparkling Beverages
Welch’s Launches Patriotic Limited-Edition Summer Drinks
Emergency Beer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Rescue Delivered Beer to Scottish Fans in Boston
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Alcohol-Free Underground Campaigns
TfL and Heineken 0.0 Introduced "Bakerl0.0" for Dry January
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Non-Alcoholic Beer Ambassadors
Heineken Named Serena Williams Its Non-Alcoholic Beer Ambassador
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Pretzel Beer Partnerships
Shock Top and Auntie Anne's Partnered for Beer Kneads Pretzels
Beer-Themed Barbecue Snack Chips
The Latest Pringles x Miller Lite Chips Have a Patriotic Branding
Summer Wellness Pubs
The Wellness Tap by Holland & Barrett Helps People Keep Energy Levels High
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
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Gen Z Vitamin Pop-Ups
Nature's Truth and Natural Vitality Unveil a New College Campus Tour
Sitcom-Honoring Vodka Branding
Dutch Barn Vodka Debuted Branding to Celebrate The Office
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Sessionable Low-Alcohol Beers
Chilly Ones Beer is Crisp, Refreshing and Full of Flavor
Celebrity-Backed Non-Alcoholic Lager-Style Brews
George Clooney and Other Launch Crazy Mountain
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Non-Alcoholic Beer Partnerships
Nando’s and BERO Partnered to Expand Access to Alcohol-Free Beer
Comedy-Focused Cider Campaigns
Magners 'Share the Craic' is Launching This Summer
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Festive Italian Beer Campaigns
This Birra Moretti Campaign is Rolling Out for the Holidays
Summer BBQ-Themed Collaborations
Duluth Trading Company Partners with Old Milwaukee Eer
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
Non-Alcoholic Sports Event Partnerships
Giesen 0% Sponsored Pride House LA/West Hollywood's Event
Beer-Branded Fictitious Record Labels
Coors Light Launches the Playful Coors Light Records
Halloween Season Cider Campaigns
The Strongbow Spine-Chilling Refreshment Campaign is Playful
Lawnmower Lingerie Sets
The Natural Light Lawngerie Set Protects Gear in a Seductive Way
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Signature Food Giveaways
Craveworthy Brands' Bet on the Bite Shares Free, Fan-Fave Menu Items
Hard Seltzer Rebate Promotions
White Claw Offers a One-Million-Dollar Nationwide Bar Tab
Gen Z Dorm Makeovers
Urban Outfitters Launched the Dream Dorm Makeover Contest with HGTV
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Partnerships
Momentum Brewery Partners with Liquid Opportunities
Pickle-Inspired Wines
Stella Rosa Presented Pickle Wine to Its Audience on April Fools' Day
Functional Low-Alcohol Wines
Bright State Wines are Crafted with Botanicals and Herbs
Realistic Lifestyle Wellness Campaigns
The UFIT Not for the Elite Campaign Embraces Ordinary
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Regional Premium Vodka Campaigns
Tito's Launches Its Real Good Vodka Campaign in UK
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Comedic Social-First Campaigns
Bonobos Debuts a Cheeky Ad Called the Sweat Stakes
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Spontaneous No-Stress Vacations
White Claw Introduced a No-Bail Bondsman and a Trip of a Lifetime
Seasonal Slider Kits
The White Castle x Garage Beer Super Summer Slider Starter Kit Just Dropped
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Island-Inspired Supplement Ads
Bucked Up Launches a Sizable Campaign Called 'Castaway'
Alcohol-Free Beer Run Clubs
Outdoor Brewing is Launching Run Pub in London
Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging
The 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition Can Has Artwork by Dodie
Vacation Mode Activations
San Miguel's Holiday Mirror Transforms Passersby with AR
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Beer-Focused Short Documentaries
Bruz Beers Debuts the Adventurous Let's Get Lost Documentary
Time Reclamation-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
Maid Brigade Launches a Cheeky Summer Ad Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Angler-Focused Collector Cans
Busch Light Teams With Bass Pro Shops For Collector Beer Cans
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Seasonal Low-Alcohol Cocktails
Beesou Launches Hive Challenge Highlighting its Honey Apéritif
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Celebrity-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beers
BERO Expanded Its Retail Push Into Walmart, Kroger And Publix