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Starbucks x Peanuts Halloween Collection
Starbucks teamed up with Peanuts to launch limited-edition Halloween drinkware and accessories, timed to the 60th anniversary of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” The nostalgic seasonal collaboration gives the brand a timely cultural hook for coverage beyond a standard merchandise release.
Why it worked: It hit a built-in news peg—the 60th anniversary of a beloved special—turning routine merch into a nostalgia-fueled, time-limited headline.
The lesson: Consider anchoring your launch to a culturally significant anniversary and add scarcity; pitch with one crisp line that bridges both.
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