Holiday Sneaker Giveaways

eBay Launched Its AR "Santa Sneaker Drop" Giving Away 500 Pairs

eBay and Anthony Davis partnered to market an online game with a “Santa Sneaker Drop,” which is a mobile AR giveaway that will distribute 500 pairs of collectible shoes.

The contest ran from December 22-24, where people could enter the contest up to five times each day. The AR “Santa Sneaker Drop” gave consumers a chance to win one of 19 different styles of sneakers, including Air Jordan 1 Travis Scott, Nike Air Max 97 Sean Wotherspoon, and the Jordan Off-white Chicago.

Consumers could enter the contest by going to the “Santa Sneaker Drop” website to access the AR content. Following that they could enter their email to see a virtual gift, which would either be a consolation message or one of the prizes.

Image Credit: EBay

AR Giveaways
Companies can leverage AR technology to run engaging and innovative giveaways that capture users' attention.
Collectible Sneakers
The demand for limited and exclusive edition sneakers presents an opportunity for companies to create valuable collectibles and foster brand loyalty.
Mobile Games
Integrating branded mobile games into marketing campaigns can serve as a powerful tool to boost user engagement and drive sales.

Sectors Adopting This

E-commerce
Companies can use AR to enhance online shopping experiences and offer unique promotional opportunities.
Sports Apparel
Collaborating with athletes and releasing exclusive footwear designs can create an image of prestige and exclusivity for sports apparel companies.
Gaming
Creating branded games can be an effective way to increase user engagement and deepen brand loyalty in the gaming industry.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 54%
Activity 52%
Freshness 10%

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