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href='/trends/reinfell-ad' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Comedic Christmas Parodies' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551874/551874_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Comedic Christmas Parodies</div> <div class='thar__title2'>'Reinfell' Ad Brings Rudolph’s Downfall to Life in Hilarious Spoof</div><div class='thar__summary'> The ‘Reinfell’ ad, a satirical gem from Norway’s postal service Posten, flips the beloved tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer into a side-splitting mockumentary reminiscent of... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:89%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:11%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='551308' data-pc='1' href='/trends/nathan-fielder' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Semi-Reality Comedy Shows' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551308/551308_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Semi-Reality Comedy Shows</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025</div><div class='thar__summary'> Fans of Nathan Fielder rejoice—his brilliantly awkward and boundary-pushing series ‘The Rehearsal’ is officially returning for a second season in 2025. 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Partnering with LMS Animation,... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:64%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:36%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='547695' data-pc='1' href='/trends/baked-in-gold' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/547/547695/547695_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Greggs Has Launched the Cheeky Baked in Gold Capsule</div><div class='thar__summary'> Baked in Gold is a quirky, limited-edition jewelry collection from Greggs. The pieces are designed for fans of the bakery chain who want to take their love of sausage rolls and sweet treats to the... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:86%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:14%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='547521' data-pc='3' href='/trends/emergency-pizzas' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cheeky Emergency Pizza Campaigns' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/547/547521/547521_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cheeky Emergency Pizza Campaigns</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Domino’s Emergency Pizza Program is Running Until January 2025</div><div class='thar__summary'> Domino’s Emergency Pizza offers customers a free medium, two-topping pizza until January 2025. This initiative is aimed at providing a safety net for customers who face unexpected situations, like... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:85%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:15%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='547225' data-pc='1' href='/trends/le-petit-chefs' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Tiny Chef Dining Concepts' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/547/547225/547225_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Tiny Chef Dining Concepts</div> <div class='thar__title2'>The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef</div><div class='thar__summary'> The JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District’s Le Petit Chef is a unique dining experience featuring a projection-mapped animated chef that measures just 58 mm in height. This innovative concept... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:75%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:25%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='547040' data-pc='1' href='/trends/triangle-cuts' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cheeky Bread Debates' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/547/547040/547040_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cheeky Bread Debates</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Wonderbrands Declaring That Triangle Cuts are the Best Way to Cut a Sandwich</div><div class='thar__summary'> Wonderbrands has officially taken a stance in the long-standing debate over the best way to cut a sandwich by declaring that triangle cuts reign supreme. Backed by a recent survey indicating that 60%... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:60%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:40%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='545324' data-pc='3' href='/trends/lettuce-wrap1' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cheeky Lettuce-Inspired Blankets' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/545/545324/545324_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cheeky Lettuce-Inspired Blankets</div> <div class='thar__title2'>P.F. Chang’s Marks the Back-To-School Season with Lettuce Wrap</div><div class='thar__summary'> P.F. Chang’s has launched a new promotional initiative just in time for the back-to-school season and the marketing push will surely capture attention with the cheeky Lettuce Wrap blanket. This... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:56%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:44%'></div> </div> </a><div class='thm__pagebreak thm__pagebreak--protrend'><div class='thp__article thpa' data-id='551409' > <a href='/protrends/employeefree-retailer' class='thpa__t1'><span class='thpa__t1Inner'>Employee-Free Retailer</span></a> <div class='thpa__content'> <div class='thpa__left'> <div class='thpa__t2'>Brick and mortar stores are turning to AI to mitigate labor costs</div> <div class='thpa__body'>Trend - Retailers and grocers are testing fully automated locations to lower costs. By saving on the many complications associated with labor, these retailers are able to offer reduced prices for the benefit of the consumer. These often begin as solo test locations before expanding based on demand.<br /> <br /> Insight - Lower-income consumers are the most affected by the continued rise in grocery prices year-over-year. However, even middle class consumers are feeling a notable impact to their finances caused by rising prices. In turn, retailers are facing leftover stock, particularly in the produce and perishables sections, leading to brands investing in ways to bring costs down for consumers. One such way is through the use of AI-based employee-free store locations.</div> <div class='thpa__mid'> <div class='thpa__hq'> <span class='thpa__hqLbl'>Workshop Question</span> - How could your brand alter its operations to reduce costs of its products or services for consumers? </div> <div class='thpa__buttons'> <a href='/protrends/employeefree-retailer'><button type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--white thpa__button th__btn th__tbn--white'>TREND THEMES</button></a> <a href='/protrends/employeefree-retailer'><button type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--white thpa__button th__btn th__tbn--white'>INDUSTRY IMPLICATIONS</button></a> <a href='/protrends/employeefree-retailer'><button type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--white thpa__button th__btn th__tbn--white'>READ MORE</button></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class='thpa__right'> <div class='thp__demos'> <div class='tha__scoreBox'> <div class='tha__scoreNum'>7.9</div> <div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score</div> </div> <div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:71%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:29%'></div></div></div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:67%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:33%'></div></div></div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:98%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:2%'></div></div></div></div> <div class='mapAge__cont'> <div class='demo__ageGender demo__item'> <div class='demo__gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox pngFix'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox pngFix'></span></div> <div class='demo__age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby pngFix'></span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child pngFix'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__kid pngFix'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult pngFix'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge pngFix'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior pngFix'></span></div> </div><div class='demo__map demo__item pngFix' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-474px ;background-color:#000000; '></div> </div> <div class='pmt__cont'> <div class='pattern__cont demo__item'><div class='pattern__title'>Patterns</div><a href='/pattern/convergence' title='Convergence' class='pattern pattern__convergence pattern--active pngFix' ></a><a href='/pattern/divergence' title='Divergence' class='pattern pattern__divergence pngFix' ></a><a href='/pattern/cyclicality' title='Cyclicality' class='pattern pattern__cyclicality pngFix' ></a><a href='/pattern/redirection' title='Redirection' class='pattern pattern__redirection pngFix' ></a><a href='/pattern/reduction' title='Reduction' class='pattern pattern__reduction pngFix' ></a><a href='/pattern/acceleration' title='Acceleration' class='pattern pattern__acceleration pattern--active pngFix' ></a></div> <div class='mt__cont demo__item'><div class='mt__title'>Megatrends</div><a href='/megatrend/hybridization' title='Hybridization' class='mt mt__hybridization pngFix' ></a><a href='/megatrend/catalyzation' title='Catalyzation' class='mt mt__catalyzation pngFix' ></a><a href='/megatrend/artificial-intelligence' title='Artificial Intelligence' class='mt mt__artificial-intelligence pngFix' ></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='thpa__rel'><a data-is='230c' data-id='551051' data-pc='1' href='/trends/lotus-pick-and-go' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551051/551051_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand</div><div class='thar__summary'> Lotus’s Pick & Go employee-free store in Thailand represents a significant step forward in retail innovation. The store, which operates without any staff on the premises, leverages... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:95%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:5%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='551406' data-pc='1' href='/trends/teo-smart-stores' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Employee-Free Smart Stores' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551406/551406_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Employee-Free Smart Stores</div> <div class='thar__title2'>The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story</div><div class='thar__summary'> The Teo unmanned smart store concept in Germany, developed by the German supermarket chain tegut showcases a unique direction of retail. Initially launched in Fulda in November 2020, this store has... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:84%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:16%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='551046' data-pc='1' href='/trends/zeroqs' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551046/551046_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts</div> <div class='thar__title2'>ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts</div><div class='thar__summary'> Warsaw-based retail startup ZeroQs has successfully raised €457,000 in funding from Freya Capital to further develop and expand its smart shopping cart technology. The company’s innovative... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:70%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:30%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='551408' data-pc='1' href='/trends/aisle-24-expansion' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/551/551408/551408_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success</div><div class='thar__summary'> Aisle 24, a cashierless grocery retailer, continues its expansion across Canada with the launch of a new, larger store concept. 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The ad takes Fleetwood Mac’s song ‘Everywhere’ as a playful... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:88%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:12%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='545225' data-pc='1' href='/trends/grunt-notification' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Tennis-Inspired Grunt Notifications' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/545/545225/545225_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Tennis-Inspired Grunt Notifications</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Grindr Debuted a Special New Feature in Honor of the Us Open</div><div class='thar__summary'> As the US Open begins, Grindr introduced a cheeky new feature — the grunt notification — in its app. Starting August 26 and continuing through September, users will experience the grunt... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:41%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:59%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='543996' data-pc='1' href='/trends/hot-ones-episodes' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><i class='thm__trendVideo material-icons'>play_circle_filled</i><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cartoon Eating Challenges' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/543/543996/543996_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cartoon Eating Challenges</div> <div class='thar__title2'>A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest</div><div class='thar__summary'> On the latest Hot Ones episodes, YouTube viewers have tuned in to watch interviews with stars like Ariana Grande, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and the all-new custom episode featuring Donald Duck.... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:79%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:21%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='541620' data-pc='1' href='/trends/kumail-nanjiani' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cheeky Healthy Snack Campaigns' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/541/541620/541620_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cheeky Healthy Snack Campaigns</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Quest™ Partners with Kumail Nanjiani for 'It's Basically Cheating'</div><div class='thar__summary'> Quest™ has joined forces with Kumail Nanjiani for the launch of a new campaign titled It’s Basically Cheating. This marketing initiative uses humor and satire to promote Quest products. In... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:58%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:42%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='541073' data-pc='1' href='/trends/deadpool-wolverine3' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/541/541073/541073_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Tim Hortons Embraces Deadpool & Wolverine in Its Marketing</div><div class='thar__summary'> Tim Hortons celebrates the highly anticipated upcoming release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ through a partnership with Ryan Reynolds and Marvel Studios. The collaboration includes a... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:89%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:11%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='540782' data-pc='1' href='/trends/raccoon-lager' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/540/540782/540782_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Streets of Toronto Has Introduced the Cheeky Raccoon Lager</div><div class='thar__summary'> Indie media company Streets of Toronto, in collaboration with Tomorrow Brew Co., has introduced Raccoon Lager — a charity beer crafted to celebrate the city’s neighborhoods and its infamous... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:81%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:19%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='540519' data-pc='1' href='/trends/run-a-tighter-ship' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><i class='thm__trendVideo material-icons'>play_circle_filled</i><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Pirate-Inspired Business Ads' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/540/540519/540519_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Pirate-Inspired Business Ads</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Amazon Business Launched a Light Hearted Ad, ‘Run a Tighter Ship'</div><div class='thar__summary'> Amazon Business has collaborated with Joint to create ‘Run a Tighter Ship,’ a captivating advertisement showcasing the everyday challenges bumbling pirates face as they grapple with an... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:57%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:43%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='540019' data-pc='1' href='/trends/creed-bratton' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><i class='thm__trendVideo material-icons'>play_circle_filled</i><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/540/540019/540019_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'</div><div class='thar__summary'> Skittles has launched a playful new campaign called ‘MFFLP The Rainbow,’ in collaboration with actor and musician Creed Bratton. The initiative seeks to provide Canadians with a fun way... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:91%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:9%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='539699' data-pc='1' href='/trends/lays-for-days' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><i class='thm__trendVideo material-icons'>play_circle_filled</i><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/539/539699/539699_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day</div><div class='thar__summary'> Lay’s used a campaign called Lay’s for Days on Groundhog Day by showing eight commercials 75 times on ABC. These commercials made up one-third of the Disney network’s ads. Each... <span class='thar__moreLink'>MORE</span> </div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:40%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:60%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='539475' data-pc='1' href='/trends/looney-tunes-x-aldo' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/539/539475/539475_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections</div> <div class='thar__title2'>The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant</div><div class='thar__summary'> ALDO’s collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products marks a playful and vibrant venture into nostalgia with the Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection. 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