Marketers are always quick to use commercial holidays as the foundation for advertising ideas and product concepts and Halloween marketing is no exception. As much as I hate to admit it, Halloween isn’t so much a ‘holiday’ as it is a marketing field day.
And I’m not just talking about costumes. That’s a whole different story. From Halloween-themed tees to Halloween safe-sex campaigns, here are some of the best examples of Halloween marketing we’ve seen so far!
50 Halloween Marketing Innovations
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Living Dead Bombshells
My Zombie Pinup Calendar Means Halloween All Year Long
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Doggie Dress-Up
10 Brutal Pet Halloween Costumes
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Beastly Baking Themes
10 Halloween Cupcakes
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Disgusting Deliciousness
Goulish Halloween Snacks
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Seasonal Inking
Halloween Tattoos
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Presidential Horror Masks
The Zombama and Barakula Mask are Perfect for Halloween
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Harry Potter Pumpkins
Muggles Celebrating Halloween
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Canine Couture
Howlin' Halloween Costumes
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Spooky Bento Boxes
10 Halloween-Inspired Mini Meals
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Giant Public Parties
New York Village Halloween Parade
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Extreme Halloween Exteriors
10 Pumpkin Houses
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Extreme Halloween Photoshopping
Worth1000 Jack O' Lantern Contest
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Political Halloween Costumes
Ridiculous Rod Blagojevich Wigs Bring Chuckles
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Halloween Dog Parades
Canine Costume Inspiration
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Horror Hangovers
10 Scary Party Drinks For Halloween
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Social Media Dress-Up
Facebook Halloween Costumes for the Ultimate Social Networking Nerd
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Spooky Window Treatments
Animated Halloween Projections
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Sophisticated Halloween Style
Smart Ways for Adults to Celebrate All Hallow's Eve
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The "It's Only Fun When Someone Loses an Eye" Pencil Sharpener (Halloween Special)
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Black Licorice For Halloween
From Lipgloss To Soda
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Bloody Halloween Toys
The High-Powered Gore Cannon
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Halloween Lawn Decor
Flamingos With Fricken Laser Beams are a Haunting DIY Project
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Ghoulish Headshots
Jason Ross Portrays the Frightening, Just in Time for Halloween
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Scream-Worthy Charms
Frightening Jewelry by Joshua Hoffine is Perfect for Halloween
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Batman Clothespins
‘Vespertilium' Secures Your Laundry, Halloween or Not
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BOOzevertising
Halloween Themed Beer Ads
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A Green Halloween
Solar Fright Lights
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"That's Hot" For Halloween
Paris in Prison Costume
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Macabre Desk Accessories
The Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests for Gory Geeks
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Holiday-Themed Pop Up Stores
Sears Goes Halloween Crazy
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Limited Edition Halloween Branding
From Spooky Soda to Pumpkin Ice Cream
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Spooky Beverage Coolers
Illuminated Pumpkin Ice Cubes for Halloween Drinks
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Halloween in Vegas
6 Spooky Parties on the Strip
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Halloween Home Accessories
Interior Design To Die For
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Halloween Shirt Equalizers
LED Sound-Activated Pumpkin T-Shirt is Musically Fun
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Glamorous Skeleton Gloves
Halloween Favorite Hits the Runway
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Sinister Subterranean Tours
Creepy Paris Catacombs Are the Perfect Halloween Expedition
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Haunted Houses Near You
Halloween Prep
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Healthy Halloween Eco-Treats
Inhabitot's List of Halloween Good-for-You Goodies
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Halloween-Themed Duds
Johnny Cupcakes Halloween 2009 T-Shirts are Cool Even If You Hate Candy
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Gory Candle Sticks
The Red Waxed Bleeding Pillar Candle is Perfect for Halloween
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Halloween Sneakers
Trick or Treat Vans
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Halloween-Colored Kicks
Nike's Dunk High Premiums are Loud and Proud
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Halloween Safe Sex Campaigns
Frankenstein SpokesMonster
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DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns
High-Tech Halloween Decor
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Wicked Walkman Redesigns
Sony's NW-A840 Treats with New Tricks Just in Time for Halloween
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Spooky Cake Clothing
Johnny Cupcake Limited Edition Tees Make Halloween Fun
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Halloween YouTube Contest
Miss Horrorfest 2007
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Gory Kicks
Nike SB 'Blood Splatter' Blazers are Murderously Cool
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Organ Soaps
Dennis Anderson Sells Spooky Brain Soaps on Etsy Just in Time for Halloween
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Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Trick-or-Treat Donut Hole Buckets
The Dunkin' Halloween Munchkins Bucket Holds Up to 50 Pieces
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules
Reebok Unveiled a Universal Monsters Collection
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Luxuriously Immersive Spooky Experiences
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Presents Eerie Events
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Halloween-Themed Pizza Meals
The Pizza Hut My Haunt Box Comes with a Personal Fang Pizza
Month-Long Halloween Café Offerings
Paris Baguette Reprises its Limited-Time Halloween Menu
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Spooky Mashup Mayos
Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo Features a Pickled Onion Flavor
Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor
Lowe's Halloween 2024 Collection Features Four Characters
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Candy-Themed Doorbell Promotions
M&M’S and Ring Partnered to Provide Tricks to Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween-Inspired Chocolate Bars
KitKat Unveils Ghost Toast in Time for Spooky Season
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Spicy Halloween Frozen Foods
This Iceland Halloween Range Scares Shoppers with Spicy Flavor
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Halloween Creamer Costumes
International Delight Debuts Playful Halloween Outfits for the Holidays
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Halloween-Inspired Tea Lines
VAHDAM India Releases Halloween-Themed Products for Spooky Season
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids
Snax-Sational Brands Debuts Its Cookie Pop OREO® Halloween Edition
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Candy Emergency Squads
The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad Replenishes Candy Bowls for Free
Halloween Candy Ice Creams
Cold Stone Has a New 31 Nights of Monster Mash Creation for Halloween
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Better-For-You Halloween Lollipops
The Zolli Candy Seasonal Packaging Celebrates Halloween
Cherry-Scented Foot Sprays
Airheads Created a First-of-Its-Kind Spray for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes
Flecha Azul Tequila & Dos Hombres Mezcal Partner for Halloween
Spooky Treat-Inspired Calendars
Ferrero Unveils its 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
Bite-Sized Chocolate Pumpkins
Hershey's is Selling Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins for Fall 2024
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos
Jack in the Box has a new Mummy Wrapped Monster Taco for Halloween
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates
Compartés Celebrates Spooky Season with Limited-Edition Bars
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Flavorful Party Snacks
Imperial's Snacking Popcorn is a Fun Snack for Festivities
Haunted Marshmallow Cereals
Chocolate Lucky Charms Limited Edition Haunted Features Spooky Shapes
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Taco-Based Reward Promotions
Taco John’s Marked National Taco Day This Year
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Spooky Halloween Giveaways
Spirit Halloween Halfway to Halloween Giveaway at Lizzie Borden House
Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges
Lola’s Bakery Halloween Collection is Available for Delivery
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Textural Festive Sneaker Collections
adidas Presents the Dynamic Día de Muertos Collection
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Spooky Lunch Refreshment Branding
The Capri-Sun Halloween Pouches are Limited-Edition
Spooky Summertime Donut Ranges
The Voodoo Doughnut's Spooky Summer Half Dozen is Available Now
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Flavorful Fall-Enthused Chocolates
Chocolove Introduced its Pumpkin-Shaped Fall Bites
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
High-End Halloween Candy Collections
The Hotel Chocolat Halloween Collection is Sumptuous
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Comforting Autumnal Teas
Vahdam India Introduced its Halloween Tea Assortment and Insulated Mug
Spooky Private Label Treats
Albertsons Overjoyed Halloween Treats are Arriving for Autumn
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Spooky Halloween Energy Supplements
Sneak Energy Candy Apple Has a Zero-Sugar Formula
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Festive Tomato Packaging
NatureSweet's Día de Muertos Seasonal Medley Makes Snacking Colorful
Halloween Candy-Packed Cookies
These Insomnia Cookies Halloween Treats Come in Two Options
Limited-Edition Halloween-Ready Capsules
AVIDLOVE Boasts Cosplay Costumes & Lingerie This Season
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Healthy Halloween Bowl Promotions
Playa Bowls Introduces a New Halloween Rewards Promotion
Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
These JONES Halloween Sodas Come in Three Options
Spooky Seasonal Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Introduces the 'Happy Halloween' Collection
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Spooky Summer Doughnut Lines
Voodoo Doughnut is Releasing a New Line of Doughnuts for 'Summerween'
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Sticky Fingers Bakery's Halloween Gingerbread House is a Sweet Treat
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Fanciful Festive Candy Ranges
The Latest Hancocks Christmas Range Includes Fan-Favorite Brands
Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes
Walkers Brings Back the Snackstumes for Halloween This Year
High-Quality Halloween Pet Foods
The Lily's Kitchen Halloween Pet Foods are Limited-Edition
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Trucker Gear Collections
The American Association of Owner Operators Debuts a New Line
Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits
The Old El Paso Day of the Dead Packs Celebrate the Mexican Holiday
Frightening Cinema Festivals
UK FrightFest is Expanding its Special Halloween Event in London
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Luxe Culinary Experiences
W Toronto's Limited-Time Tasting Menu Boasts a Blend of Flavors