# Drum Set Placemats The MTV Chopsticks Campaign Gets Diners Drumming By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-chopsticks References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/06/mtv-chopsticks/) & [theinspirationroom](http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2011/mtv-chopsticks/) The [MTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-hell-with-mtn-dew-flamin-hot) Chopsticks campaign makes the most out of hungry sushi diners who just want to have a little fun with chopsticks. MTV has sponsored placing placemats with a [mini drum set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eduardochi) on them in numerous [sushi restaurants in Brazil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-amex-resy) so eaters can always enjoy jamming while waiting for their meal. As diners sit and wait for their meal, these drum set placemat designs provide great entertainment while conveying the brand of MTV to these hungry individuals. The MTV Chopsticks campaign plans to send out 30,000 games to 11 restaurants in the Sao Paulo area. The MTV Chopsticks campaign is a great way to engage the public at a time when many individuals have nothing else to do but sit and wait. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Placemats:** Restaurants can enhance the dining experience by providing interactive placemats that entertain and engage customers. - **Branded Dining Experiences:** Brands can create unique dining experiences that promote brand awareness and connect with customers emotionally. - **Gamification of Marketing:** Marketers can incorporate games and interactive elements into their campaigns to increase engagement and create memorable experiences for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and restaurants can adopt the concept of interactive placemats to enhance customer experiences and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketers can explore new ways of engaging customers by incorporating game-based elements into their campaigns. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment companies can partner with restaurants and other businesses to create interactive experiences that promote their brands and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Music-Driven Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-experience.md) - [Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-brazil.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Game Show-Style Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertisement.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Meal Kit Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-delivery-box.md) - [Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lunchables-effect.md) - [Catchy Basked Pasta Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-cos-chicken-parmesan.md)