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This week, <a href="https://www.adweek.com/creativity/wendys-locked-down-its-twitter-feed-then-dropped-a-breakfast-coupon-for-friends-only/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wendy's took a daring approach to promote its breakfast menu launch by locking its Twitter account</a>, giving followers an exclusive online coupon for a free Breakfast Baconator sandwich. The offer was a way to reward loyal followers of Wendy's Twitter account, which has become notorious for its<a href="https://1851franchise.com/retweet-these-franchise-brands-are-doing-social-media-the-right-way-2710974"> sassy, meme-friendly tweets that regularly insult rival QSR brands</a>.&nbsp;Although it's rare for major franchise brands to lock down their official accounts, it's a proven growth-hacking strategy for popular meme accounts and some influencers. <a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/wendys-breakfast-challenges-rival-offerings/573291/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wendy's received more than 10,000 follower requests</a> in a 36-hour period after locking its Twitter account in the run-up to this week's campaign.&nbsp;While the account was locked, Wendy's asked its 3.6 million Twitter followers to roast competitors in posts with the<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WendysBreakfastBattle?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> #WendysBreakfastBattle hashtag</a>. The company posted the most popular tweets on a video billboard in New York City's Times Square. <a href="https://oaaa.org/Portals/0/pdf/research/Nielsen%20OOH%20Online%20Activation%20Study%202017%20with%20Banner%20Ads.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Since one of four consumers said they've posted an image of an outdoor ad to Instagram</a>, social media sharing is a powerful way to extend real-world advertising into the digital world and extend its reach.Wendy's has a history of innovative digital marketing strategies meant to cut through ad clutter and connect with audiences. The burger chain last fall was the first company <a href="https://1851franchise.com/wendy-s-is-leading-the-way-in-qsr-s-new-trend-of-branded-mobile-games-2711356">to create branded video games in a digital arcade launched by Giphy</a>, the platform of shareable GIF clips. Last year, Wendy’s prioritized interactive content aimed at engaging younger, mobile audiences with a branded experience. The burger chain <a href="https://adage.com/article/special-report-cannes-lions/wendys-keeping-fortnite-fresh-bests-nikes-dream-crazy-take-social-influencer-grand-prix-cannes-lions/2179046?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">engaged with fans on the hit online game, "Fortnite,"</a> creating a Wendy's avatar and <a href="https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/wendys-plays-fortnite-on-twitch-to-launch-baconfest/559001/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=wendys-daring-new-marketing-campaign-is-drumming-up-social-media-buzz-2712444" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">returned to Twitch</a> last summer to play the game while live-streaming the action.Social media is proving to be one of the most <a href="https://1851franchise.com/does-social-media-impact-franchise-sales-2703201">powerful marketing tools available to franchisors</a>. With online promotional stunts leading to <a href="https://1851franchise.com/it-was-fun-while-it-lasted-popeyes-has-officially-sold-out-of-its-new-chicken-sandwich-2710867">overwhelming demands</a> and <a href="https://1851franchise.com/when-ihop-went-ihob-it-sold-a-lot-more-burgers-2709105">record sales</a>, brands like Wendy’s are smart to continue pushing the boundaries.

Wendy's Daring New Marketing Campaign Is Drumming Up Social Media Buzz

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