McDonald's is Giving Away a Big Mac Ring Dubbed the 'Bling Mac'
Katherine Pendrill — February 8, 2018 — Marketing
References: cosmopolitan & delish
Just ahead of Valentine's Day, McDonald's has announced that it will be giving away a gilded version of its most famous burger, dubbed the 'Bling Mac.' Made of 18K gold and encrusted with diamonds, the ring is certainly not something customers will find on the value menu.
The Bling Mac is an exclusive set of stackable rings created by McDonald's and jeweler Nadine Gohsn. Each ring represents a different layer of the iconic burger, with diamonds taking the place of sesame seeds, Champagne brown diamonds serving as patties, and orange sapphires representing the Special Sauce. The estimated cost of all the bling is a whopping $12,000.
In order to make sure the Bling Mac goes to the company's most deserving fan, McDonald's is asking customers to write vows of love to the Big Mac on Twitter and to tag McDonald's with #BlingMacContest. The most creative, romantic, and witty tweet will be announced on February 14th and the winner will be gifted the coveted fast food ring.
The Bling Mac is an exclusive set of stackable rings created by McDonald's and jeweler Nadine Gohsn. Each ring represents a different layer of the iconic burger, with diamonds taking the place of sesame seeds, Champagne brown diamonds serving as patties, and orange sapphires representing the Special Sauce. The estimated cost of all the bling is a whopping $12,000.
In order to make sure the Bling Mac goes to the company's most deserving fan, McDonald's is asking customers to write vows of love to the Big Mac on Twitter and to tag McDonald's with #BlingMacContest. The most creative, romantic, and witty tweet will be announced on February 14th and the winner will be gifted the coveted fast food ring.
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Industry Implications
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