# Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-06-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-promotions References: [benjerry.nl](https://www.benjerry.nl/redpencilsforpintshttps://www.benjerry.nl/redpencilsforpints)  [Ben & Jerry's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn-out-the-vote) ran a special ice cream promotion on June 6th, the day citizens were expected to vote for the European parliament elections. The Red Pencils for Pints campaign aimed to encourage voter turnout for the [European Parliament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-european-produce) elections by offering ice cream in exchange for a red voting pencil. The initiative emphasizes the importance of participating in these elections, highlighting how European policies impact areas such as climate change, peace, and educational opportunities. The move stays true to Ben & Jerry's status as a socially conscious brand. The [voter turnout-encouraging ice cream promotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-showdown) dds a fun and rewarding element to the civic duty of voting, potentially increasing engagement, especially among younger voters. The initiative also raises awareness about the significance of European Parliament decisions and their direct impact on everyday life. Image Credit: Ben & Jerry's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Civic Participation Incentives:** Offering tangible rewards, such as ice cream, can make civic participation more appealing and engaging, especially for younger demographics. - **Socially Conscious Marketing:** Brands aligning promotions with social causes can enhance their image and consumer loyalty while promoting positive social actions. - **Event-driven Consumer Engagement:** Timed promotions during significant public events, like elections, can leverage heightened public interest to boost brand visibility and engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Promotions like ice cream giveaways on voting days can create memorable brand experiences and strengthen customer loyalty. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating social causes into promotional campaigns can drive consumer engagement and elevate brand perception. - **Civic Technology:** Partnerships with socially conscious brands can use technology platforms to increase voter engagement and turnout. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voter Activation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn-out-the-vote.md) - [Protest-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-ice-cream.md) - [Social Justice Desert Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-some-motherchunkin-change.md) - [British Beer Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixton-brewery-yes-we-cans-campaign.md) - [Inclusive Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apathy-is-boring.md) - [Kindness-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civility-ice-cream.md) - [Camping Ice Cream Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-night-out.md) - [Complimentary Election Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-election-day.md) - [Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohaagens.md)