Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
McDonald's restaurants in Japan were offering Big Macs for half off their normal price if people demonstrated a commitment to preventing climate change. To "demonstrate" this commitment, people were asked to download a form from the environment ministry's web site. Enough people visited the site to bring it down for the first time ever. Let me think this through... the more Big Macs eaten, the more cows killed, and the less flatulence that contributes to global warming. I guess it does make sense.
Trend Themes
1. Climate-friendly Promotion - Fast-food chains can incentivize eco-friendliness and raise awareness about environmental issues through creative promotions that connect their products with green initiatives.
2. Digital Overload - The increasing reliance on digital means for activism and social participation can lead to website crashes, highlighting the need for robust digital infrastructure to handle sudden traffic spikes.
3. Convenient Activism - Simplified calls-to-action can encourage the public to participate in environmental campaigns and raise awareness about climate issues without requiring too much time, effort or commitment.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can incorporate eco-friendliness into their promotions and products, and adapt to evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and socially responsible brands.
2. Technology - Digital infrastructure providers can help organizations prepare for sudden spikes in website traffic and avoid downtime, enabling smoother online experiences for users and minimizing potential revenue losses.
3. Environmental Advocacy - Organizations devoted to environmental activism can leverage creative promotions and digital outreach strategies to mobilize larger masses of people for awareness and fundraising campaigns, and scale up their impact.