Anyone who wants their meals to go from bland and uninspiring to exciting will want to take note of Taco Bell's Taco Swap, which kicks off this month in more than 25 markets around the world. This initiative recognizes that everyday meals can lose their appeal over time and Taco Bell wants people to trade in their mundane meals for free crunchy tacos instead. As the brand sees it, there are two types of people in this world: those who love Taco Bell tacos and those who haven't tried them yet.
This campaign slots into a larger global #ISeeATaco campaign, which started when "the world's biggest billboard" (the moon) was turned into the Taco Moon. Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell's Vice President of Global Brand, says "As we continue to build taco love around the world, we wanted to meet our Gen Z consumers where they are creating relationships with brands."
Branded Taco Swaps
Taco Bell's Taco Swap Trades Mundane Everyday Meals for Free Tacos
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