# Christmas Kissing Drones TGI Fridays UK Gets Couples to Kiss Under the Mistletoe By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-20 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-under-the-mistletoe References: [prexamples](http://prexamples.com/2014/11/tgi-fridays-to-fly-drones-with-mistletoe-around-and-force-couples-to-kiss-this-christmas/) & [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/tgi-fridays-launches-mistletoe-drones-article-1.2016401) [TGI Fridays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-menu) UK found that nearly half of the adults in the UK have never shared a kiss under the mistletoe and decided to remedy this in the spirit of "#Togethermas." The #Togethermas campaign is all about [inspiring people to come together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindor-holiday-experience) over the holiday season and to do this, TGI Fridays brought a drone carrying mistletoe into its restaurant. The drone was also equipped with a kiss cam to capture all of those spontaneous smooches. If you're dining at TDI Fridays this holiday season, you might want to keep an eye out for this romance-inducing drone. Although the use of drones equipped with mistletoe and cameras isn't a totally original idea, the way it is worked into a [commercial holiday campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-holiday-initiative) for this restaurant chain is heartwarming and fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mistletoe Drones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced drone technology for capturing romantic moments and spreading holiday cheer. - **Romantic Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and memorable experiences for couples, leveraging technology and holiday themes. - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative social media campaigns to engage customers and create buzz around a brand or restaurant. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate emerging technologies to enhance the dining experience and drive customer engagement. - **Drone Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for drones in the entertainment and hospitality industries. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to leverage social media platforms for brand promotion and customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Created Gingerbread Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky.md) - [Festive Drone Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codrone-edu.md) - [Dating-App Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumbles-holiday-campaign.md) - [Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-menu.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md) - [Romantic Airline Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-x-united-airlines.md) - [Drone-Powered Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flytrex-drone-delivery.md) - [Festive Rom-Com Cheese Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-christmas-campaign.md) - [Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-merry.md)