# Complimentary Cereal Promotions Cinnamon Toast Crunch is Offering Free Boxes of Cereal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-boxes-of-cereal References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/09/02/cinnamon-toast-crunch-is-giving-away-1-million-boxes-of-cereal-via-rebate-through-september-2020/) & [cinnamontoastcrunch](https://www.cinnamontoastcrunch.com) Cinnamon Toast Crunch has announced that it will be offering consumers free boxes of cereal for one million lucky consumers. The [General Mills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego-toast-crunch)-owned brand will be offering the promotion through September 30, 2020 which only requires consumers to purchase a box of the cereal either online or in-store to qualify for the rebate. Shoppers can then go online to receive up to $6.50, excluding taxes, in the form of a rebate. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch free cereal promotion has been launched just in time for back to school, which will help parents to reduce the costs associated with daily meals. The promotion has been launched hot on the heels of the brand's recent Cinnadust Seasoning that is available exclusively from [Sam's Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-bakery-inspired-cereal). Image Credit: Cinnamon Toast Crunch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Free Product Promotions:** Offering free products to consumers as a form of promotion, especially during seasonal events, can help reduce costs associated with daily meals for families. - **Rebate Promotions:** Providing rebates as a form of discount to consumers who purchase the promoted product can be an effective way of increasing sales and customer loyalty. - **Exclusivity Marketing:** Offering exclusive products to specific retailers can create hype and demand for the product, increasing consumer interest and sales. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Providing promotions on food and beverage products can be an effective way of introducing new products, increasing customer loyalty, and generating buzz. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from partnering with exclusive brands to offer unique products, creating a competitive edge and attracting new customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising firms can assist brands in creating unique and effective promotions that increase brand awareness, customer acquisition, and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cinnamon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego-toast-crunch.md) - [Graham Cracker-Dusted Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnagraham-toast-crunch.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Cinnamon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego.md) - [Low-Cost Cereal Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-60th-anniversary.md) - [Dinner Cereal Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-for-dinner.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Cereal Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamoji-toast-crunch.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-miss-cinnamon-toast-crunch-cinnamilk.md) - [Waffle-Shaped Cinnamon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-waffle.md) - [Spanish Dessert-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-leches-toast-crunch.md)