Top 100 Marketing Trends for 2024

From Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors to Gut Health Museums

— January 27, 2024 — Marketing
As we enter 2024, marketing trends are increasingly characterized by innovative branding, the integration of AI and technology, and a focus on unique customer experiences. Modern brands are stepping away from conventional advertising, instead opting for creative and often unexpected marketing strategies. Examples include leveraging pop culture and niche interests, as seen in horror-themed phone campaigns or NASA-inspired watch designs, to create a distinct brand identity and connect with diverse consumer groups on a deeper level.

The integration of AI and technology in marketing is also on the rise. AI-generated campaign images and virtual models are becoming commonplace, offering personalized and immersive experiences to customers. This technology not only streamlines the creative process but also enables hyper-targeted marketing strategies.

Furthermore, the emphasis on providing unique customer experiences is paramount. Brands are creating engaging and interactive environments like immersive pop-ups and metaverse experiences, which go beyond traditional selling to build a memorable brand story.

These 2024 marketing trends highlight a shift towards more personalized, technology-driven, and experience-focused marketing strategies, reflecting the evolving preferences and expectations of a diverse consumer base. For more marketing innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
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Colorful Ambassador-Led Global Campaigns
Colorful Ambassador-Led Global Campaigns
Vans Recently Launched the This is Off the Wall Campaign
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98
Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections
Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections
Epiphone Announces Four Limited-edition Models
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97
Live Field Goal Campaigns
Live Field Goal Campaigns
Rob Gronkowski Will Attempt a "Kick of Destiny" During the Super Bowl
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96
Hater-Created Music Videos
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
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95
Co-Branded Smart Ring Covers
Co-Branded Smart Ring Covers
Oura & Equinox Collaborated on a Rest & Recovery Kit
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94
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
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93
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
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92
Sandwich-Making Multitools
Sandwich-Making Multitools
Skippy Created the PBJ X Pro for National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
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91
Anime-Themed Transit Cards
Anime-Themed Transit Cards
Hong Kong Celebrates 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' With MTR Octopus Cards
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90
Sizeless Denim Collections
Sizeless Denim Collections
Sene Works with Ashley Tisdale on a Sizeless Denim Capsule
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89
Illustrated Kombucha Guides
Illustrated Kombucha Guides
FarmSteady Debuts a Playful Guide That Aligns with Its Products
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88
Ultra-Luxurious Single-Malt Scotch Bottles
Ultra-Luxurious Single-Malt Scotch Bottles
Old Pulteney's Bow Wave Dates Back 45 Years
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Minimalist Skincare Creams
Minimalist Skincare Creams
Lendava's Good Morning Cream is Award-Winning and Slick
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86
Limited-Edition Pride Pre-Rolls
Limited-Edition Pride Pre-Rolls
Stone Road Launched Six Pre-Roll Flavors in Celebration of Pride
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Hand-Shaped Snacking Dishes
Hand-Shaped Snacking Dishes
The Limited-Edition Goldfish x Boban Hand Dish Holds 301 Goldfish
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Luxurious Conservation Whiskies
Luxurious Conservation Whiskies
Godawan Series 02 is a Rare Whisky to Save a Rare Bird
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83
Professional Snowboarder-Backed Watches
Professional Snowboarder-Backed Watches
G-shock Announces Partnership with Jake Canter
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Branded Charging Can Sleeves
Branded Charging Can Sleeves
This Simply Spiked Koozie Phone Charger is Perfect for Summer
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Cat-Themed Vday Series
Cat-Themed Vday Series
Fancy Feast Launches Limited-Edition "Cuddle Collection" for Cat Lovers
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80
Phone-Free Festivals
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
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Gut Health Museums
Gut Health Museums
Activia's What the Gut Museum Educates the Public
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Lunar New Year-Inspired Packaging
Lunar New Year-Inspired Packaging
Shiseido Launches a New Limited Edition of Its Concentrate
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Cologne Refund Programs
Cologne Refund Programs
The 'Logne Forgiveness Program Refunds Expensive Cologne
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Super Bowl Donut Promotions
Super Bowl Donut Promotions
This Krispy Kreme Super Bowl Promotion Enhances Value for Fans
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Artistic QSR Merch
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
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Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
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AI Fact Generators
AI Fact Generators
Snapple is Evolving its Fun Facts with the Snapple fAIct Generator
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Candy Bar-Inspired Backpack Designs
Candy Bar-Inspired Backpack Designs
Sprayground Collaborates with Reese's on a Decadent Backpack
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Luxury Whiskey Cocktails
Luxury Whiskey Cocktails
Redemption Whiskey Boasts a Series of Delicious Cocktails
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Collaboration Video Game Refreshments
Collaboration Video Game Refreshments
The G FUEL EB-0309 STRIDER is Available Now to Preorder
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Convenience Store Metaverses
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
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Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
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High Stakes Beer Ads
High Stakes Beer Ads
Coors Light and Miller Lite Announce First-Ever High Stakes Ad for the Game
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Honey-Powered High-Performance Haircare
Honey-Powered High-Performance Haircare
COCO & EVE Launch the Youth Revive Collection
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Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses
Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses
Fans Can Step Inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse at This Immersive Experience
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Card Anime Sneakers
Card Anime Sneakers
adidas Revamped its ADI2000 x Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneaker from 2021 to Showcase Yami
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Architect-Designed Shoes
Architect-Designed Shoes
Koio Collaborates with Norm Architects on a Design-Forward Shoe
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Commemorative Sneaker Shops
Commemorative Sneaker Shops
The '85 Shop by eBay Shares a Collection of Original Air Jordan 1s
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Doll-Like Selfie Generators
Doll-Like Selfie Generators
The Barbie Selfie Generator Turns Fans into Favorite Characters
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Ultra-Luxe Mooncake Gift Boxes
Ultra-Luxe Mooncake Gift Boxes
Duddell's Luxurious Mooncake Gift Boxes are Available for Pre-Order
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Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
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Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
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Foster Dog Metaverses
Foster Dog Metaverses
The FOSTERVERSE Supports Adoptable Dogs in Real Life
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Photorealistic Virtual Models
Photorealistic Virtual Models
StudioAvatars are Customizable Avatars for Brand Marketing
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Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
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Senior-Targeted Beers
Senior-Targeted Beers
Beck's 70+ is a Bitter Beer Exclusively for Mature Drinkers
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Chocolate-Inspired Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Chocolate-Inspired Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Butter & Me Boasts a Series of Interesting Body Scrubs
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Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Forever 21 Partners with Bunny Zingler & Rolling Loud
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Unlimited Coffee Tumbler Refills
Unlimited Coffee Tumbler Refills
Starbucks' Dark Green Refill Tumbler Comes with New Drink Options
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Fridge-Fresh Cryo-Facial Masks
Fridge-Fresh Cryo-Facial Masks
HPPY Skin's Refresh Mask Promises to Wake Up Dull Skin
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French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
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Otherworldly Fashion Brand Billboards
Otherworldly Fashion Brand Billboards
The Vollebak Mars Billboard is Ready for the Red Planet
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Astrology-Inspired Tea Collections
Astrology-Inspired Tea Collections
Magic Hour Boasts a Wide Range of Premium Functional Teas
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Can-Shaped Campers
Can-Shaped Campers
Bush's Beans is Inviting Campers to Stay in a "Canper" Overnight This Summer
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Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
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Vodka Garden Party Events
Vodka Garden Party Events
CÎROC Vodka ‘Hit The Courts’ to celebrate its Honey Melon Flavor
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Car-Branded Sneaker Collaboratioons
Car-Branded Sneaker Collaboratioons
Porsche and PUMA Announce New Shoe Silhouettes for 2023
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Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
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Game-Inspired Room Mists
Game-Inspired Room Mists
Square Enix Debuts a Room Fragrance Mist Trio Inspired by Kingdom Hearts
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Exquisite Mooncake Gift Boxes
Exquisite Mooncake Gift Boxes
The Chic Habitat Boasts Three Mid-Autumn 2023 Gift Sets
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AI Product Image Generators
AI Product Image Generators
Google Product Studio Uses Generative AI to Create Product Images
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Discreet Cannabis Cups
Discreet Cannabis Cups
Puffco Partnered with AriZona on a Limited-Edition 'AriZona Cupsy'
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Label-Less Wine Bottles
Label-Less Wine Bottles
Crate by Fourth Wave Wines is a Sustainable, Label-Free Wine
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Heavy Metal-Inspired Kid's Clothing
Heavy Metal-Inspired Kid's Clothing
nununu's Spring/Summer 2023 Line Boasts Edgy Designs
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Luxury Skincare Holiday Collections
Luxury Skincare Holiday Collections
clé de peau's 2023 Holiday Line is Called Believe in Radiance
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
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Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks
The DiGiorno Pizza Vending Machine Offers a Fresh Pie in Minutes
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Ultra-Luxurious French Perfumes
Ultra-Luxurious French Perfumes
Initio Parfums Privés Spotlights Its Oud for Greatness Fragrance
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
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Preserve-Themed Pickleball Gear
Preserve-Themed Pickleball Gear
Vlasic X Sprints Collaborated on a Pickleball Collection
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Game-Themed Energy Collections
Game-Themed Energy Collections
G Fuel Partners with RPG Game Genshin Impact for a New Capsule
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Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
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Long-Lasting Satin Lipsticks
Long-Lasting Satin Lipsticks
Elf Cosmetics Launches the O Face Satin Lipstick Shades
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Stunning Engraved Lipstick Collections
Stunning Engraved Lipstick Collections
Florasis Became a TikTok Sensation Because of Its Designs
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AI-Created Campaign Images
AI-Created Campaign Images
Martini Launches an AI-Powered Alcohol Campaign with a Flavor Focus
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Dual-Ended Ketchup Bottles
Dual-Ended Ketchup Bottles
The Heinz Ketch-Up & Down Bottle Has Two Lids for Dispensing Every Drop
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
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Low-Cost QSR Value Menus
Low-Cost QSR Value Menus
The McDonald's Canada McPicks Value Menu is Cost-Conscious
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AI-Generative Chocolate Campaigns
AI-Generative Chocolate Campaigns
KitKat Takes a Break and Taps Marketing Advice from AI
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Chip-Shaped Beanbag Chairs
Chip-Shaped Beanbag Chairs
Jimmy John's Has a New Contest for a Free Jimmy Chips Beanbag Chair
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Sun-Framing Billboards
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
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Active Wearable Tech
Active Wearable Tech
Skip Debuts the GameTime Tarp to Enhance the At-Home Viewing Experience
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Back-to-School QSR Promotions
Back-to-School QSR Promotions
This McDonald's Educator Promotion Offers Free Fare
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Interactive Panda Cookies
Interactive Panda Cookies
Japan's Panda OREOS Have Lines That are Meant to Be Filled with Milk
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Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
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Progressive Loyalty Reward Programs
Progressive Loyalty Reward Programs
RBC Expands Avion Rewards Access to All Canadians
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Adult Content-Themed Beers
Adult Content-Themed Beers
Lauren Beers Debuts 'OnlyCans' to Promote Her Pub to Local Customers
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Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray Boasts Novelty and Utility
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Actress-Starring Clog Campaigns
Actress-Starring Clog Campaigns
The New MCM x Crocs Campaign Stars Lindsay Lohan
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AI-Generated Beauty Images
AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
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Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
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NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
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All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
Airbnb Listed the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for Barbie Movie
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Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Kumesen Shuzo Ukiyo is Branded with Studio Ghibli Artwork
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Degreaser-Inspired Colognes
Degreaser-Inspired Colognes
MSCHF's Smells Like WD-40 Was Inspired by an Industrial Lubricant
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Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns
Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns
Campaign Aims to Protect the Tradition of Nudism in Catalonia
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Premium Studio Monitors
Premium Studio Monitors
KRK Introduces Scott Storch CLASSIC 8ss Studio Monitors for a Limited Time
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Color-Matching Ketchup Labels
Color-Matching Ketchup Labels
The 'Label of Truth' Reveals the Authentic Color of Heinz
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