Rapper Ice-T and Sonic are Promoting a New Frozen Drink Menu
Ellen Smith — June 22, 2017 — Pop Culture
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Hip-hop icon Ice-T and 'Sonic' are promoting a new drink menu by melting an ice sculpture of the raper and actor to advertise the addition of frozen tea Sonic's drink menu.
This creative marketing stunt captured the attention of social media fans everywhere leaving people equal parts entertained and confused. Viewers were invited to watch as the detailed ice sculpture of Ice-T melted away in the sun. Complete with a chain around its neck and a microphone in hand, viewers were tasked with watching the stream until the microphone held in Ice-T's icy grip, fell to the ground.
The first 100 people to comment on the stream after the microphone dropped would receive a limited edition Ice-T t-shirt, which changes color when frozen.
The bizarre but humorous stunt managed to capture the attention of millions of viewers, creating a memorable and engaging way for the fast food chain to interact with its fans.
This creative marketing stunt captured the attention of social media fans everywhere leaving people equal parts entertained and confused. Viewers were invited to watch as the detailed ice sculpture of Ice-T melted away in the sun. Complete with a chain around its neck and a microphone in hand, viewers were tasked with watching the stream until the microphone held in Ice-T's icy grip, fell to the ground.
The first 100 people to comment on the stream after the microphone dropped would receive a limited edition Ice-T t-shirt, which changes color when frozen.
The bizarre but humorous stunt managed to capture the attention of millions of viewers, creating a memorable and engaging way for the fast food chain to interact with its fans.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Marketing Stunts - This celebrity fast food campaign showcases the power of creative marketing stunts to capture attention and engage with a large audience.
2. Innovative Promotional Strategies - The use of limited edition merchandise and interactive elements in this campaign highlights the potential for innovative promotional strategies to attract and retain customers.
3. Social Media Engagement - The widespread attention and engagement on social media platforms demonstrates the importance of social media in enhancing brand visibility and connecting with consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - This campaign presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fast food industry to create unique promotional campaigns that stand out in a crowded market.
2. Beverage Industry - The addition of frozen tea to Sonic's drink menu opens up possibilities for the beverage industry to explore new frozen drink options and market them creatively.
3. Apparel Industry - The limited edition Ice-T t-shirts that change color when frozen demonstrate the potential for innovation in the apparel industry by incorporating unique features and collaborations.
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