You’ve heard of Elf On A Shelf, but what about “Ranch On A Branch”? To kick off the holiday season, Hidden Valley Ranch debuted a now sold-out collectible box set. Inside, there’s a stuffed plushie Hidden Valley Ranch and an illustrated storybook depicting the main character’s dream: to become a real bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. Those who purchase the collectible are asked to help “Ranchie” become a real bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch by moving them to a new spot each day. Inspired by this promo, Hidden Valley Ranch is donating $30,000 to Feeding America to provide 300,000 meals to people in need.
In early November, Pillsbury released a limited-edition holiday sweater that sold out in less than three hours. This chunky blue sweater has a larger-than-life image of the Pillsbury Doughboy on the front, and when you press the Doughboy’s belly, his iconic laugh plays. On the left sleeve, there’s also a scannable Pillsbury crescent roll QR code for seasonal recipes, holiday playlists, baking tips and more. This sweater retailed for $75.
Inspired by the “Is it cake?” trend, Philadelphia cream cheese released a fashionable designer handbag made completely of cheesecake. The “Philly handbag” is a part of the growing dupe culture, combining a fashion staple with a delicious experience. Fans can purchase the Philly Handbag cheesecake kit for $19.10 on Amazon, complete with step-by-step instructions and materials needed to bake their own cheesecake creation. The handbag has a plush “quilted leather” fondant, silver encrusted chain and creamy interior. As part of its “Cheesecake is Everything” campaign, this handbag is meant to inspire creativity and reignite a love for this dessert.
DoorDash partnered with Serena Williams to create a free, one-of-a-kind gift-wrapping kit for DashPass members. For their second #DashPassDrop, the unique wrapping paper was inspired by Serena’s passions, interests and go-to gifts. To name a few, there’s a Yorkie, tacos, beer and a game controller. The wrapping paper reflects Serena’s fashion-loving and fun style with a high-end, satin finish. The luxe gift wrap bundle is complete with gift tags and bows for any gift. For every wrapping paper claimed, DoorDash will donate $10, up to $50,000, to the Yetunde Price Resource Center, which offers trauma-informed programs for individual and community-wide healing. YPRC honors the life and memory of Yetunde Price, Serena Williams’s oldest sister, who was tragically killed by gun violence in 2003.
In honor of late-night urges, Velveeta, a Kraft Heinz Company brand, wants fans to turn their booty calls into “foodie calls.” On November 18, Velveeta opened a “foodie call” hotline to deliver two late-night eats, like Deep-Delish Pizza Shells & Cheese and Please Me, Cheese Me Totchos, straight to their door for free. In New York, a city that never sleeps – and with a large single population, pleasure seekers could text “VEL, YOU UP?” to 855-VELVEET(A) in a group chat with their partner between 9 p.m. and 2:15 a.m. The brand wants consumers to live “La Dolce Velveeta” in every way. For those living outside the U.S., fans will receive a kit with a Velveeta Fresh Pack, two Velveeta Shells & Cheese single cups and a recipe book to make the Pizza Shells & Cheese and Totchos at home. This kit follows other promo stunts like a nail polish that smells like cheese.
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