Chicken of the Sea, a seafood brand, is offering a $1,000,000 prize to anyone who can provide scientific evidence of a real-life mermaid. The brand is accepting unedited video proof of a mermaid until the end of February 2023, and a Mermaid Expert will review the evidence. If the evidence is deemed valid, the winner will be awarded $1,000,000 and asked to coordinate an in-person meeting between the live mermaid and the expert. If no valid evidence is submitted, the brand will donate 1 million ounces of protein to food banks.
Additionally, the brand is inviting people to submit images and videos of mermaid-related moments for a chance to win a "Swimmer's Up" prize of $2,500.
"At Chicken of the Sea, we're thrilled to be kicking off the new year with a Promotion that lets our fans pay tribute to one of the world's most majestic, magically elusive creatures," says Griffin Raasch, Director of Marketing at Chicken of the Sea. "The hope is that it will inspire fans to find the little moments of magic in their everyday lives. We're confident that Chicken of the Sea fans will be able rise to the challenge and find a new friend and confidant for Catalina, our iconic mascot."
Real Life Mermaid Spottings
Chicken of the Sea Will Give Mermaid Spotters 1 Million Dollars
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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3. Marketing Industry - More brands in various industries can utilize promotions and contests to create buzz and engagement with customers.