Car-Smashing Billboards

Wheat Thins' Snack Food Marketing Stunt Makes You Look

A big yellow billboard advertising food is not something that you typically miss, but this Wheat Thins snack food marketing stunt makes sure that all eyes are on what it has to say.

The outdoor billboard was stationed on a wall above a parking lot, featuring oversized letters that spelled out the snack brand name. The rest of the setup involved a mock interview held in front of the billboard as a distraction. During the question period, the giant letters from the billboard began to drop to the ground, smashing vehicles, ticket booths and anything else in proximity. Naturally, the sights and sounds caused people passing by to stop, look and pray that their vehicles were parked far enough away. The remaining letters on the billboard spelled out "EAT THIS," suggesting Wheat Thins as a perfect snack.

Interactive Billboards
Opportunity for brands to engage and captivate audiences through interactive billboard experiences.
Experiential Marketing
Creating memorable brand experiences that go beyond traditional advertising methods.
Ambush Marketing
Utilizing unexpected and disruptive tactics to grab attention and steal the spotlight during events or promotions.

Industries Being Reshaped

Advertising
Innovative advertising agencies can leverage interactive billboards and experiential marketing to create impactful campaigns for their clients.
Snack Food
Snack food brands can explore ambush marketing strategies to stand out in a crowded market and generate buzz for their products.
Automotive
Automotive companies can capitalize on interactive billboards to promote their brand and engage with consumers in unique ways.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 29%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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