Food and travel are synonymous with Thanksgiving. So it is no surprise brands within those sectors have been gobbling up the opportunity to advertise their offerings via real-time tweets around the holiday.
KFC has been tweeting about its debut in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by documenting Colonel Harland Sanders’ road trip from Kentucky to New York for the event. Meanwhile, other restaurant brands, such as Cracker Barrel and Krispy Kreme, have been reminding patrons their establishments will be open on Thanksgiving.
But unexpected brands such as Crocs, Ikea, Home Goods, and Charmin weren’t turkeys about taking part in spreading some holiday cheer. Home Goods, unlike Cracker Barrel, is advertising the fact that its stores will be closed so staffers can enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
Stuff your eyes with this varied selection of Thanksgiving tweets from 15 brands. Tweet at @PRWeekUS to share your favorite brand tweet with us.
American Airlines
Be at the airport on time because you won't be the only turkey in line. #TRKYDY #TravelTip #Thanksgiving https://t.co/BlCeN0W8ag
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) November 24, 2015
Arby’s
What’s a cornucopia anyway? pic.twitter.com/6IriOVygOO
— Arby's (@Arbys) November 23, 2015
Charmin
Better switch to long lasting Charmin Mega Roll pic.twitter.com/CdVQhlQUGC
— Charmin (@Charmin) November 24, 2015
Coca-Cola
Talk to an "expert" for important Coca-Cola–related Thanksgiving questions/wonderings. Call 1-866-844-8327. pic.twitter.com/DnAVbHaE4P
— Coca-Cola (@CocaCola) November 23, 2015
Cracker Barrel
We’ll bring the food, you bring the family. #Thanksgiving https://t.co/hWqMVhAEfa pic.twitter.com/u5OpavMMsm
— Cracker Barrel (@CrackerBarrel) November 23, 2015
Crocs Shoes
#Thanksgiving movie marathon watching is like marathon running. Just less running. pic.twitter.com/4jFZvda1fr
— Crocs Shoes (@Crocs) November 24, 2015
Dunkin’ Donuts
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— Dunkin' Donuts (@DunkinDonuts) November 25, 2015
Evian
Refresh for the feast. Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! #Drinkup pic.twitter.com/wDwNwqB5j7
— evian (@evianwater) November 25, 2015
Home Goods
Our stores will be closed on Thanksgiving so our Associates can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. pic.twitter.com/pIhucphQkP
— HomeGoods (@HomeGoods) November 25, 2015
Ikea
Get in the #Thanksgiving spirit with this #DIY idea for a 'Thank You' Notebook! pic.twitter.com/an37sci5xl
— IKEA USA (@IKEAUSA) November 25, 2015
KFC
Starting my day right with hot chicken. Hot coffee is for amateurs, not Colonels. #ColonelsRoadTrip #MacysParade pic.twitter.com/Wfc0j2lI8f
— KFC (@kfc) November 25, 2015
Krispy Kreme
Did you know that you can see the hot light blink on Thanksgiving day? We'll be open. pic.twitter.com/3yZaan0KxL
— krispykreme (@krispykreme) November 24, 2015
McDonald’s
Giving Thanks...and Breakfast: South Phoenix Thanksgiving Celebration Unites Local Community https://t.co/If4qGFfCwN pic.twitter.com/wcZzz3lpC1
— McDonald's (@McDonaldsCorp) November 24, 2015
Oreo Cookie
Thanksgiving travel can be a pain, but what’s waiting at the end makes it all worth it. #Wonderfilled #Thanksgiving https://t.co/YPoq7ZtgrQ
— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) November 23, 2015
Verizon
Happy #Thanksgetting! Get 1GB of free data. Get it today. Get streaming. https://t.co/1WbyTEqT0s
— Verizon (@verizon) November 25, 2015
This article first appeared on marketingmagazine.co.uk.