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DurwinBurger King gave candy to a worker has worked for more than 20 years.
The Whopper, which was first introduced in 1957, was a quarter-pound, oversized burger on a vast five-inch bun that cost a reasonable 29 cents.Large corporations can be cruel and uncaring. They often claim to care about their employees, but sometimes the reality can be quite different. This is the story of Kevin Ford, a cook and cashier at Burger King who had worked tirelessly for over two decades. To celebrate his remarkable feat of never taking a sick day, Burger King decided to shower him ...
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“After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke”.
That’s the tweet from Snoop Dogg that had everyone doing a double-take.
We were shook.
Scratching our heads.
The god of cannabis and marijuana is quitting?
The prince of blunts and puffs is stepping down?
The lord of joints and spliffs is walking away from it all?
The man synonymous with smoke, now suddenly going smoke-free?
It’s like hearing Santa Claus is quitting Christmas!
Remember this.
“He said he hired a professional blunt roller, paying between $40,000 and $50,000 a year, plus some additional benefits, including smoking with him, free trips while Snoop is on tour and various freebies.”
Surprise surprise.
He got us good.
Turns out, Snoop’s not ditching his signature blunts; he’s just swapping one kind of smoke for another.
Meet Solo Stove, the company known for its smokeless fire pits and outdoor gear.
Snoop’s teamed up with them in what’s a clever, if not slightly ironic, marketing move.
Snoop Dogg and smokeless fire pits?
That’s like pairing a vegan with a steakhouse.
But it’s this odd coupling that makes the campaign so catchy.
And the internet’s loving it — the buzz generated is insane.
Snoop’s ‘going smokeless’ announcement i’s a full-blown ad campaign.
Solo Stove’s smokeless fire pits and Snoop Dogg — a match made in marketing heaven.
Quite harmonic indeed.
Solo Stove, with its eco-friendly, smoke-free tech, and Snoop, the fresh and cool uncle.
This partnership is a masterstroke in rebranding.
Snoop, once the poster boy for all things smoky, is now the face of a cleaner, greener way to enjoy the outdoors.
It’s a smart move for Solo Stove, leveraging Snoop’s massive following to reach a broader audience.
George Foreman, the heavyweight boxer had the Foreman grill.
Elon had his asinine flamethrower.
Roger Federer has Uniqlo.
But let’s not forget the product at the heart of this smokescreen — the Solo Stove itself.
They are actually pretty awesome.
Aesthetically pleasing and super sleek.
These aren’t your granddad’s fire pits.
They’re high-tech, efficient, and, yes, smokeless.
They’re perfect for those who love the warmth of a fire but not the hassle of smoke and soot.
You can imagine it sitting right in the house of a billionaire.
As for Snoop, this isn’t his first rodeo in the world of endorsements.
He’s been the face of everything from gin to burgers.
Who cares if its whacky.
If it makes money, it makes sense.
In the world of marketing, surprises and standing out do work.
Odd pairings can create buzz, and rebranding can open up new markets.
It’s about seeing the potential in the unexpected.
Sure it may bust, but what if it works?
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with ads, it’s refreshing to see something out of the ordinary.
Humans are trained since birth to detect anomalies better.
Snoop’s smokeless pivot is more than just a tweet or an ad; it startled everyone.
And isn’t that what great marketing is all about?
-
Will Snoop Dogg ever quite smoking?
-
#SnoopDogg #SoloStove #MarketingGenius #SmokelessFirePit #CelebrityEndorsement #EcoFriendly #Rebranding #MarketingStrategy #UnexpectedPairings #Innovation #AdCampaign #Buzzworthy #BrandCollaboration #OutdoorLiving #SmokeFree #SnoopRebrand #CreativeMarketing #ConversationStarter #ComfortZoneChallenge #MarketingMagic
“After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke”.
That’s the tweet from Snoop Dogg that had everyone doing a double-take.
We were shook.
Scratching our heads.
The god of cannabis and marijuana is quitting?
The prince of blunts and puffs is stepping down?
The lord of joints and spliffs is walking away from it all?
The man synonymous with smoke, now suddenly going smoke-free?
It’s like hearing Santa Claus is quitting Christmas!
Remember this.
“He said he hired a professional blunt roller, paying between $40,000 and $50,000 a year, plus some additional benefits, including smoking with him, free trips while Snoop is on tour and various freebies.”
Surprise surprise.
He got us good.
Turns out, Snoop’s not ditching his signature blunts; he’s just swapping one kind of smoke for another.
Meet Solo Stove, the company known for its smokeless fire pits and outdoor gear.
Snoop’s teamed up with them in what’s a clever, if not slightly ironic, marketing move.
Snoop Dogg and smokeless fire pits?
That’s like pairing a vegan with a steakhouse.
But it’s this odd coupling that makes the campaign so catchy.
And the internet’s loving it — the buzz generated is insane.
Snoop’s ‘going smokeless’ announcement i’s a full-blown ad campaign.
Solo Stove’s smokeless fire pits and Snoop Dogg — a match made in marketing heaven.
Quite harmonic indeed.
Solo Stove, with its eco-friendly, smoke-free tech, and Snoop, the fresh and cool uncle.
This partnership is a masterstroke in rebranding.
Snoop, once the poster boy for all things smoky, is now the face of a cleaner, greener way to enjoy the outdoors.
It’s a smart move for Solo Stove, leveraging Snoop’s massive following to reach a broader audience.
George Foreman, the heavyweight boxer had the Foreman grill.
Elon had his asinine flamethrower.
Roger Federer has Uniqlo.
But let’s not forget the product at the heart of this smokescreen — the Solo Stove itself.
They are actually pretty awesome.
Aesthetically pleasing and super sleek.
These aren’t your granddad’s fire pits.
They’re high-tech, efficient, and, yes, smokeless.
They’re perfect for those who love the warmth of a fire but not the hassle of smoke and soot.
You can imagine it sitting right in the house of a billionaire.
As for Snoop, this isn’t his first rodeo in the world of endorsements.
He’s been the face of everything from gin to burgers.
Who cares if its whacky.
If it makes money, it makes sense.
In the world of marketing, surprises and standing out do work.
Odd pairings can create buzz, and rebranding can open up new markets.
It’s about seeing the potential in the unexpected.
Sure it may bust, but what if it works?
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with ads, it’s refreshing to see something out of the ordinary.
Humans are trained since birth to detect anomalies better.
Snoop’s smokeless pivot is more than just a tweet or an ad; it startled everyone.
And isn’t that what great marketing is all about?
-
Will Snoop Dogg ever quite smoking?
-
#SnoopDogg #SoloStove #MarketingGenius #SmokelessFirePit #CelebrityEndorsement #EcoFriendly #Rebranding #MarketingStrategy #UnexpectedPairings #Innovation #AdCampaign #Buzzworthy #BrandCollaboration #OutdoorLiving #SmokeFree #SnoopRebrand #CreativeMarketing #ConversationStarter #ComfortZoneChallenge #MarketingMagic
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