# Out-of-Office Burger Promotions Burger King's Out-of-Office Whopper Was Made for Jealous Coworkers By Ell Smith | Published 2018-07-18 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outofoffice-whopper References: [creativity-online](http://creativity-online.com/work/burger-king-france-whopper-out-of-office/54957) & [whopperooo.burgerking.be](https://whopperooo.burgerking.be/fr) There's not much one can do to avoid the jealousy that follows the news that a colleague is on vacation while you're stuck at work, but [Burger King's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-steakhouse-whopper) Out of Office Whopper promotion makes the news a little more bearable. Those heading to a vacation destination can craft an out of office email through Burger King's promotional site. Then, when a colleague sends an email, they will receive the fast food chain's automated response, which comes complete with a coupon for [a free Whopper Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-uk-national-burger-day). The recipient of the out of office email can then claim the free burger at any participating location. This promotion is available throughout France and emphasizes the [Burger Chain's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-swapper) famed sense of humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Humorous Promotions:** Humorous and attention-grabbing promotional campaigns can increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. - **Email Marketing:** Creative email marketing strategies can increase engagement and attract new customers. - **Location-based Promotions:** Location-specific promotions can target specific audiences and increase foot traffic to physical locations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can benefit from creative marketing strategies that differentiate them from competitors. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Promotions targeting travelers can increase brand recognition and attract new customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies specializing in marketing and advertising can help businesses create and execute attention-grabbing campaigns like Burger King's Out-of-Office Whopper promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Throwback OOO Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-replybreak.md) - [Free Vegan Fast-Food Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-swapper.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-steakhouse-whopper.md) - [Comical Love-Inspired Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-loveinspired-ads.md) - [Hungover Diner Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-brazil.md) - [Celestial Celebration QSR Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-eclipse-bogo-whopper.md) - [Friendly Rival Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bff-burger.md) - [QSR Burger Chain Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-island.md)