SONIC's Inflatable Product Replica Combo Is a Big Hit at Parades
SONIC Combo Inflatable Product Replica Has Parade Goers Licking Their Lips
As the old song goes, "I love a parade!" Who doesn't? They are lots of fun for onlookers and for participants. Just ask SONIC Drive-In who regularly uses an inflatable product replica of their SuperSONIC Combo to entertain crowds.
Whitney Hayes, Director of Marketing for Watford Group SONIC Drive-Ins, explains: "We call it the 'parade inflatable,' but it's actually a SuperSONIC Cheeseburger, tater tots and a Coke float on the classic SONIC red tray. We have used this inflatable (and the other identical one) in multiple parades in Texas, Louisiana and Georgia. Perhaps the most notable has been the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, which attracts from 400,000–750,000 people every year."
But how much impact can an inflatable product replica passing by on a parade float actually have? More than you might imagine. "We hope to catch the attention of parade attendees, obtain some media coverage, attract more business and win a prize, where applicable. We usually have a pop in sales when we use the inflatable in parades. We get a lot of attention from the crowd, and people really seem to love it. We always hear someone screaming, 'I want that burger!' We usually get at least one picture in the paper or online when we use the inflatable; once we even got the front page of the paper."
Impressive! Truly impressive.
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What Others Say About Landmark Creations
"People love the inflatable! It's been a great photo op for History Center guests."
- Laura Geffre-Rick, Minnesota Historical Society
"Just wanted to say how much we LOVE our inflatables. We tested them in our lobby where they were, of course, an instant hit for school group photos. Our leadership was quite pleased with the durability and the realism."
- Mike Hennessy, Carnegie Science Center
"Our giant peach is brand new to us and will help us gain name recognition in our community at health fairs, county fairs, farm markets, school events and almost any event we take it to."
- Greg Stone, Peach Tree Healthcare
“This has created tremendous buzz around town and we have received a great deal of compliments on the Big Tire. Exposure is my goal, and the inflatable does that better than anyone, including me, can do at these events. The Big Tire never takes a break, gets tired or has to take a call. It just keeps shining bright and the kids love it.”
- Ed Chaney, Ed Chaney Tire Center Inc.
“The setup is so easy. We have had event tents and other promotional items in the past that were a nightmare to set up and break down. The inflatable is now the easiest part of the setup, and probably the most identifiable.”
- Vaughan Cutillo, Montauk Brewing Company
"[Our inflatable tunnel has] increased players & parents enthusiasm and recognition in the league for having a good program."
- W. Forrestal, Apex Sports Authority