Food & Drink

Miller Lite's 'Grill Share' Promo Allows for Urban Cookouts
August 8, 2022 at 1:51 pm

Earlier this summer, Miller Lite released beer-infused charcoal for your boozy barbecues. Now, the brand is helping out those who want to get their grill on but don't have one of their own. Miller Lite's "Grill Share" program will offer up rentable, branded grills in New York City and Chicago, while giving fans an opportunity to win one to keep...

How 'Camp McDonald's' Evolved the Celebrity Fast Food Merch Partnership
August 3, 2022 at 11:06 am

McDonald's has been one of the pioneers of collaborating with musicians for branded merchandise and meals, having already partnered with Travis Scott, J Balvin, BTS, Saweetie and Mariah Carey. Its latest collaboration with Kid Cudi took things in a different direction, adding some new wrinkles beyond a simple co-branded product drop...

The Coors Light Branded 'Thirst Trap' Literally Traps Mosquitos in a Beer Can
August 2, 2022 at 10:26 am

Summer is also peak mosquito season, and Coors Light's latest creation is a literal thirst trap that helps mitigate those annoying little bloodsuckers. The Coors Light Thirst Trap is a funnel that attaches to a beer can (preferably Coors Light) and traps mosquitos inside. Get it? "Thirst trap?" Pretty clever!...

Velveeta Goes Big on Promos With Cheese-Scented Nail Polish, Cheese-Infused Martini Kit
July 25, 2022 at 2:02 pm

You might think that, after more than a century in business, Velveeta would be content with its status as America's foremost purveyor of processed cheese product. You'd be wrong. The Kraft-Heinz brand is looking to evolve beyond the grocery aisle, and it's using cheese-scented and cheese-infused promotional products to do it...

Little Caesar's Drops Summer-Themed Merch Line (Complete With Toga T-shirt)
July 14, 2022 at 8:00 am

The last time we covered Little Caesar's promos, it was when they debuted the "Hot N' Ready Shop" last November. All of the products, which ranged from apparel to holiday accessories and skateboards, sold out pretty quickly. The only items that survived day one were slippers and wrapping paper. The "pizza pizza" chain is back…

NC Custom Acquires Assets of Fresh Beginnings After Closure Announcement
July 12, 2022 at 12:39 pm

NC Custom announced today that it has acquired the assets of Fresh Beginnings, which just ceased operations last month after 30 years in business. "We have a great deal of respect for the Fresh Beginnings business, and the product quality and taste of their freshly baked goods," David Miller, president of NC Custom, said in…

Pizzacast! Community College of Philadelphia's Kris Henk on Pizza Box Marketing, QR Codes and More
July 6, 2022 at 8:40 am

They say the quickest way to a college kid's heart is through pizza. That's why Community College of Philadelphia has been advertising on pizza boxes throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Kris Henk, executive director of marketing for the school, joined the show to tell us all about it. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss Netflix's smash-hit new "Stranger Things" merch and more...

KFC Is Giving Away Finger Sporks So Your Side Dishes Can Be 'Finger Lickin' Good,' Too
June 22, 2022 at 10:00 am

KFC wants to shine the spotlight on its selection of sides. To do that, KFC is including side dishes in the "Finger Lickin' Good" motto by giving away little sporks that fit over your fingers. KFC has been using sporks in its restaurants since the 1970s, but these smaller models are "ergonomic and gastronomic [pieces] of table-ware tech" perfect for items like corn or mashed potatoes...