Cheez-Its has rolled out an impressive line of merch, from Hawaiian shirts to nail polish, perfect for fans of the cheesy snack. They even took over a diner to provide a cheezy distraction to travelers.

Ore-Ida celebrates the 20th anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite with tot-protecting pants - supposedly they're 'crush proof'

Dunkin Donuts partnered with Scrub Daddy for unique donut-shaped scrubbers - and Scrub Daddy's merch game is on point!

The new wearable Dispicable Me 4 Popcorn Bucket is just weird — but the rule is, if there's a hot movie, there's gotta be a hot popcorn bucket.

Using nostalgic and pop culture references in your marketing can create memorable connections with your audience. Look for unexpected brand partnerships that align with your values and think creatively about themed merch for maximum impact.

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0:37 Cheez-It Opened the Cheez-In Diner in Woodstock, New York

https://www.foodandwine.com/cheez-it-cheez-in-diner-woodstock-new-york-8650808

Shop Cheez-It® Merchandise - Cheez-It® HQ

https://shop.cheezit.com/shop.html

3:52 'Napoleon Dynamite' and Ore-Ida Launch Tot-Protecting Pants for Film's 20th Anniversary

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/napoleon-dynamite-and-ore-ida-launch-tot-protecting-pants

Ore-Ida - "Napoleon Dynamite" Tot-Protecting Pants - Commercial - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsnuFsc_5V8&t=30s

5:55 Dunkin' and Scrub Daddy Announce Sponge Collaboration

https://www.foodandwine.com/dunkin-scrub-daddy-sponge-collaboration-8658750

Scrub Daddy X Dunkin' Donut Shaped Sponges - Scrub Daddy Smile Shop

https://smileshop.scrubdaddy.com/product/scrub-daddy-x-dunkin-donut-shaped-sponges/

7:53 Gru’s popcorn BabyBjörn is cinema’s latest savior

https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2024/07/03/grus-popcorn-babybjoern-cinema

Despicable Me 4 Minions Popcorn Buckets from AMC & Cinemark: Where to Buy Them

https://thedirect.com/article/despicable-me-4-popcorn-buckets-minions-amc-cinemark-where-to-buy

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The Cheesecake Factory has launched a new merch line for rewards members, featuring iconic brand designs on apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Pringles and Crocs teamed up for a fun collection including Pringles-inspired clogs, slides, and the standout Crush boot with a snack-holding heel.

Dunkin' faced delays with their popular DunKings Super Bowl tracksuits, but maintained customer trust by acknowledging the issue and offering gift cards.

Dramamine put a humorous spin on obsolete barf bags, repurposing them as collectible items like popcorn bags, chef hats, and puppets.

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Cheesecake Factory Drops New Limited-Edition Merch

https://www.foodandwine.com/cheesecake-factory-limited-edition-merch-8607799

The Cheesecake Factory Cake Merch 😀 Respect the Chain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzW71mn_jGg

Rewards | The Cheesecake Factory

https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/rewards

Pringles Crocs: New shoes, ankle holster and crisp flavor unveiled

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/16/pringles-crocs-swicy-chips

HypeBeast on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5rMWn3x16H/

Pringles X Crocs Classic Clog

https://www.crocs.com/p/pringles-x-crocs-classic-clog/209642.html?cgid=pringles&cid=6AD

Dunkin' customers still haven't received their DunKings tracksuits

https://www.boston.com/food/food-news/2024/04/05/dunkin-customers-havent-received-dunkings-tracksuits/

Delivery Challenges Undermine Dunkin’s Viral ‘DunKings’ Merch | PPAI Media

https://media.ppai.org/ppai-newslink/delivery-challenges-undermine-dunkin-s-viral-dunkings-merch/

DunKings on 𝕏

https://twitter.com/search?q=DunKings&src=typed_query&f=live

Dramamine's new ad is an ode to motion skickness - Fast Company

https://www.fastcompany.com/91076960/is-modern-science-making-the-barf-bag-obsolete

Air Sickness Bag Museum - Air Sickness Bag Museum

https://www.barfbags.com/

The Last Barf Bag

https://www.thelastbarfbag.com/

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Jimmy John's Capri salami pesto sandwich-inspired silk scarf is expensive at $75, but versatile and some proceeds go to their foundation. Applebee's introduced Bacardi tropical rum buckets, though you can't take them home. Jollibee Foods launched a merch line with cool items like an all-over print tote bag and shirts with printed pockets in sizes up to 5X for the same base price.

Brands like Krispy Kreme, Snapple, Sun Chips, Blue Moon beer, and Moon Pies have creative eclipse-themed products and gimmicks. I'm disappointed that the advertised Moon Pie "solar eclipse survival kit" didn't actually include eclipse glasses.

Brands can create themed merch and promotions tied to seasonal events, limited-time offerings, or special occurrences to drive interest and sales. The key takeaway is finding creative ways to align your brand with happenings that capture people's attention.

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0:49 Jimmy John’s Is Dropping a Sandwich-Inspired Silk Scarf

https://www.foodandwine.com/jimmy-johns-caprese-salami-pesto-silk-scarf-8619989

Ciao Down Silk Scarf - Jimmy Clothing Store

https://store.jimmyjohns.com/ciao-down-silk-scarf.html

2:57 Applebee’s Launches NEW $10 Bacardi Rum Buckets with Island Flair

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/applebee-launches-10-bacardi-rum-130200773.html

Applebee's Drink Specials - $10 Bacardi Rum Bucket Cocktails

https://www.applebees.com/en/specials/drinks/bacardi-buckets

3:42 Kavas Tacos & Tequila on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2yE1K_rRUH/?img_index=6

4:11 Jollibee Jolly Merch Shop

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/merch-madness-jollibee-brings-the-joy-beyond-chicken-with-the-launch-of-its-new-jolly-merch-shop-and-limited-edition-clothing-collection-302084511.html

Jollibee Jolly Merch Shop

https://merchshop.jollibeefoods.com/collections/shop-all

8:10 Eclipse 2024 Box

https://shop.moonpie.com/products/eclipse-2024box-custom?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=1c035a588&pr_rec_pid=8400541057254&pr_ref_pid=8397340606694&pr_seq=uniform

SUN VS. MOON ‘24: sponsored by MoonPie - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-c6pbITEes&t=1s

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