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Speed Dating Diners

The Real Matches Are Back Campaign Champions Ease & Authenticity

— October 11, 2024 — Marketing
For "cuffing season," a time when singles begin looking for partnership to pass the colder months of the year, the California Milk Processor Board and Love Island USA star and season 6 winner Kordell Beckham kicked off the Real Matches Are Back campaign. Created in collaboration with Mel's Drive-In, the campaign recognizes the rise of dating burnout and the downfall of dating apps, and how more people want to make authentic connections in person.

Real Matches Are Back is the latest activation under the 'got milk?' Real is Back creative platform. As such, singles were invited to the classic American diner for a "morning jammies-themed" speed-dating experience hosted by Kordell Beckham. At the invite-only kickoff, guests sported loungewear and sipped milkshakes as part of this comfort-focused experience centered on relaxing and being their true selves.

Singles can look forward to a series of activations hosted by 'got milk?' at Mel's Drive-in locations this fall.
Trend Themes
1. In-person Connection - The campaign focuses on fostering authentic, face-to-face interactions amidst a backdrop of dating app fatigue.
2. Comfort-themed Events - Events centered around casual and relaxed settings, like loungewear and milkshakes, provide a new way to ease social interactions.
3. Celebrity Endorsements in Dating - Leveraging the popularity of reality TV stars to promote unique dating experiences skirts traditional advertising methods.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Incorporating social engagement events into dining establishments promotes a unique blend of gastronomy and socializing.
2. Entertainment - Utilizing popular media personalities for event hosting taps into their fan base and amplifies event visibility.
3. Dating Services - Reinventing traditional dating approaches by hosting themed, in-person events offers a tangible alternative to digital dating fatigue.
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