Ranging from free return flights to luxury surgical mask productions, these pandemic-related business initiatives showcase how brands in various industries are stepping up amid the COVID-19 crisis to offer relief in these uncertain and challenging times.
Notably, many brands outside the disinfection goods field have shifted their production model to create hand sanitizers including global alcohol brand Diageo, German skincare company Beiersdorf, Toronto-based distillery Spirit of York, and perfume brand Ormonde Jayne — to name a few. This disinfectant is crucial for front line workers (i.e hospital workers) to use to prevent the spread of the virus.
Other brands, like Amazon, Power Yoga Canada, and Pornhub, are offering free streaming services to help encourage citizens across the globe to practice social distancing and remain indoors with free entertainment.
25 Pandemic-Related Business Initiatives

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Charitable Adult Entertainment
Pornhub is Giving Italians Free Access to its Premium Membership

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Free Hand Sanitizer Initiatives
LVMH is Offering Free Hand Sanitizer to French Health Authorities
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Luxury Surgical Mask Productions
Balenciaga and Saint Laurent Will Now Produce Surgical Masks
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Cost-Free Conditioning App Promotions
The Gymshark Conditioning App is Free During COVID-19
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Gin-Based Hand Sanitizers
58 Gin Distillery Made an Alcohol Hand Sanitizer for the Benevolent Ball
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Cannabis Dispensary Drive-Thrus
Mana Supply Co.'s Drive-Thru Encourages Safe Deliveries
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Motivational Streamed Fitness Classes
Fitness Expert Andrea Marcellus Launched Online Classes
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Distillery Hand Sanitizer Production
Toronto's Spirit of York is Producing Hand Sanitizer
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Dedicated Virus Searches
Google Created a Search Portal for COVID-19 Information and Tips
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Pandemic Alcohol Donations
Diageo to Donate Alcohol to Create 8 Million Bottles of Hand Sanitizer
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Streamlined Musician Livestreams
SoundCloud and Twitch Partnered to Provide Livestream Content
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Retail Giant-Made Medical Supplies
H&M Partnered with the EU to Produce Medical Supplies
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Perfume-Branded Sanitizer Giveaways
Ormonde Jayne is Giving Away Free Hand Sanitizer
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Skincare Medical-Grade Disinfectants
Nivea-Maker Beiersdorf Changes Production to Fight COVID-19
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Ride-Hailing Supply Deliveries
Lyft Will Be Completing Food and Medical Supply Deliveries
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Affordable Home Rental Movies
Universal's Current Theatrical Releases are Available for $20 USD
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Design Label Donation Centres
Pyer Moss' NYC Office is Now a Medical Donation Centre
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Safe Food Delivery Platforms
Yelp is Adding Contact-Free Deliveries to Its Android and iOS Apps
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Free Child-Friendly Streaming Content
Amazon is Offering Free Prime Video Content World Wide
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Automotive Ventilator Production
GM and Ventec Life Systems Partnered to Mass Produce Ventilators
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Private Sector Ventilator Productions
Elon Musk Stated Tesla Will Be Producing Ventilators
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Free Student Self-Storages
U-Haul is Helping Students Affected by COVID-19 With Free Self-Storage
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Free Return Flights
Sunwing is Offering Free Return Flights to Stranded Passengers
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Discounted Student Storage
MakeSpace is Helping Students Store Dorm Items During Covid 19
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Free-to-Access Topical Talk Shows
Oprah Launches a Free Apple TV+ Series That Covers COVID-19
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Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits
Etihad Airways Debuts Giorgio Armani Loungewear and Amenity Kits
Marshmallow-Inspired Beauty Collabs
Jet-Puffed & Taste Beauty Made Eye Gels & Scented Face Masks
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Sensory Accessibility Programs
Lush Cosmetics Partners with KultureCity for a Pilot Program
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Airline Highlight Advertisements
Spirit Airlines 'More Fly' Campaign is A Fresh Take on Travel
Sustainable Silk Accessories
Emily's Pillow Launches Beauty-Enhancing Sleep Products in Canada
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
Fashion Takes Action Zeroes in on Greenwashing Practices
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Sensorial Beauty Brands
Daise Targets Gen Z and Gen Alpha with its Playful Fragrances
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Airport Skincare Pop-Ups
The Sol de Janerio Delícia Drench Pop-Up Was at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Luxury On-The-Go Skincare Lines
evolvetogether Launched the Convenience-Focused On-The-Go Edit
Wellness-Boosting Skincare Rituals
Consonant Matches Clinically Proven Skincare to Care Pairings
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Skincare Research Hubs
The Ordinary’s New Website Grants Free Access to White Papers
Premium Skincare Amenity Kits
JetBlue's Mint Airline Amenity Kits Feature Multiple New York Brands
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Potent Science-Backed Skincare
Acure Skincare Debuted New Branding and Products for Spring
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Mocktail-Inspired Beauty Masks
ESW Beauty Emphasizes Playful Packaging for Cosmetic Formulations
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Upgraded Airline Cabin Products
Lufthansa Launches Its Allegris Product for Premium Customers
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Wheelchair-Mindful Airline Services
United Airlines Enhances Travel Experiences with Its Service
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Plastic-Negative Beauty Brands
AORA MÉXICO Launched a Buy 1, Remove 9X the Plastic Initiative
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Black Comedy Cosmetic Collections
The White x Lotus Kiehl's Resort ReSet Collection is Celebratory
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Philanthropic Kid Fashion Brands
Mini Rodini Supports Doctors Without Borders for Black Week 2024
Supplier Diversity Initiatives
Diageo's Procurement Strategy Promotes Inclusion and Empowerment
Inclusive Retailer-Backed Films
The Sephora Beauty & Belonging Film Prioritizes Diversity
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Charitable Beauty Product Boxes
The Look Good Feel Better x The Perfume Shop Beauty Box is Limited
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Branded Island Getaways
Corona Island is Now Available for Booking on Major Travel Platforms
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Shielding Urban Skincare
Urban Kind Supports and Protects City Skin Against the Sun, Smog & Stress
Gen Z-Focused Packaging Enhancements
Free The Birds Designed BareMinerals' Serum Packaging
Post-Class-Focused Wellness Campaigns
Soulcycle and Uni Launch 'Sweat It Out, See the Glow'
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences
Lysol’s Germ Zone Features the Air Sanitizer
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Skin Barrier Support Campaigns
BYOMA Declared May Skin Barrier Awareness Month
Clean Makeup Initiatives
Sephora Canada will Host a Free Makeup Masterclass at The Bentway
Airline Amenity Add-Ons
Etihad Airways Launches a New Amenity Kit and Loungewear Selection
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Festival Season Survival Kits
The Cheeky Panda Festival Essentials Bundle is Sustaianble
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Plant-Made Disinfecting Wipes
CloroxPro Officially Launches Plant-Based Disinfecting Wipes
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Luxury Brand Spa Takeovers
Dior Offers Exclusive Wellness Experience at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Plant-Based Disinfectant Wipes
CloroxPro™ Launches the New Clorox™ EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
Kriti Sanon's Brand Hyphen Expanded Its Line of Skincare Products
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Cost-Effective Skincare Initiatives
The Ordinary Recently Debuted the Innovative 'Choose a Price'
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Charitable Protective Clothing
WATSKIN Partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Hospitality Worker-Supporting Initiatives
Karl Strauss Brewing Partners with Restaurants Care
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Philanthropic Diaper Partnerships
HealthyBaby Donated 750,000 Diapers to Families
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Wildfire Relief Luggage Donations
Ricardo Beverly Hills is Donating Luggage to Those Affected
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Heartwarming Holiday Initiatives
United Airlines Debuts the North Pole Hub Through Fantasy Flights
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Expansive Rebranding Initiatives
MysteryVibe Goes Beyond Sexual Health and into New Markets
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Awareness-Raising Silk Bedding Lines
LILYSILK Teams Up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Feline Disease-Focused Partnerships
Morris Animal Foundation & EveryCat Health Foundation Partner
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Anniversary-Celebrating Educational Initiatives
Kleenex® Partners Jenna Bush Hager
Air-Purifying Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Winix America is Supporting Communities in Los Angeles
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Airline Employee Nursing Kits
AirAsia Debuts a New Nursing Cover as Part of Its Moms-on-duty Kit
Premium In-Flight Cosmetics
Thirteen Lune and American Airlines Partnered for Onboard Amenities
Hygiene Packaging Redesigns
Andrex Introduces a New Pearlfisher Design Collaboration for Packaging
Awareness-Raising Airline Campaigns
American Airlines Has Partnered with Stand Up to Cancer
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Improved Airline Performance Initiatives
Southwest Airlines Announces Several Updates
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Circular Medical Supplies
AmorSui is Dedicated to Promoting Sustainable Practices in Healthcare
Celeb Wellness Initiatives
The Jhenetics Initiative Brings Wellness to Frontline Firefighters
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend