There's no doubt that Pringles are irresistible. But did you know they will soon be informative as well?
Maybe informative might be too strong of a word, but Procter & Gamble
According to the release, first up will be a promotion involving one of Hasbro's
It won't stop there, obviously. This will only be the tip of the iceberg. All kinds of advertisements could be placed on the product. Certainly, a Disney
Perhaps Sony
OK, that last one was just for fun. The link between consumer staples and advertising is not new, but I think the idea of utilizing actual Pringle crisps to target specific demographics as well as mass-market audiences is one that could be leveraged down the line to supply incremental value for the brand. I'd also be willing to bet that PepsiCo
I, for one, will be first in line at the supermarket checkout when this rollout from P&G begins. (Fool readers are now wondering whether or not I actually have a life. Sadly, so am I).
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Fool contributor Steven Mallas owns shares of Disney, and he can't wait to first read, then eat a Pringle.