💡 Merch Ideas from Dunkin', Cheez Its, Ore-Ida, & More

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Here’s what you can expect: I'll highlight swag from your favorite brands, giving you fresh ideas for your own business. Whether it's company stores from Shake Shack, Cheez-Its, or Liquid Death, or seasonal items like Miller Lite Christmas ornaments or Tullamore Dew beanie caps, I've got you covered.

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Dunkin X Scrub Daddy

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Scrub Daddy for a tasty kitchen cleaning collab.

The partnership features donut-shaped sponges with sprinkle designs and utensil holders. Scrub Daddy's success story traces back to Shark Tank and Lori Greiner's investment. The collab extends beyond sponges to branded merch like shirts, mugs, and even costumes. This unexpected pairing shows how brands can create buzz through creative partnerships

Explore unconventional brand collaborations that surprise and delight your audience while staying true to your core values

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Cheez-It's Merch

Cheez-It is crushing the branded merch game.

From sweatshirts to pickle ball sets, they've got it all. They even came up with a Cheez-It themed Diner in New York, and a Cheez-It filling station in California. They have tons of unique items, including a cracker-powered jukebox and cheese-shaped pool float. Their merch strategy is a lesson in brand engagement The Takeaway: Create a diverse range of branded merchandise that aligns with your product's essence and appeals to different customer preferences.

Combine this with fun, temporary experiences to boost brand engagement and create memorable interactions with your audience.

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Napoleon Dynamite X Ore-Ida

Ore-Ida's genius marketing move celebrates Napoleon Dynamite's 20th anniversary.

They've created tot-protecting pants, inspired by Napoleon's pocket tots. These lightweight joggers promise "maxing protections against kicks". Priced at $20, they quickly sold out. This clever merch taps into nostalgia and pop culture perfectly. It's unclear if the pockets are rigid or squishable - the mystery adds intrigue. Ore-Ida's campaign shows how to leverage cult classics for brand engagement

Use pop culture nostalgia in your marketing to create memorable connections with your audience

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Despicable Me 4 Wearable Popcorn Bucket

The Despicable Me Minion popcorn bucket is all the rage in theaters.

AMC and Cinemark have come up with a wearable Minion popcorn bucket, designed like a Baby Bjorn carrier. These Minion-themed containers are selling out fast and commanding high resale prices. This creative merchandise strategy is boosting concession sales and fan engagement. The Despicable Me Minion popcorn bucket's success shows how combining novelty, functionality, and popular characters can drive sales and create buzz around your brand or product.

Create character-specific, wearable merchandise that doubles as a functional item for your audience.

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