Cheez-It Threez-It

Turning Every Three-Pointer Into A Retail Activation

When the Indiana Fever got hot from beyond the arc, Cheez-It transformed in-game excitement into measurable consumer engagement and retail sales.

Client: Cheez-It / Mars Snacking Barcode Buck$ Sweepstakes & Games Retail Activation Program Integrity
Cheez-It Threez-It mobile promotion experience
The Challenge

Move sponsorship beyond branding.

Cheez-It wanted to extend its sports sponsorship investment beyond traditional awareness and create a direct connection between live game moments and product trial in the local market.

The Idea

Make the big shot actionable.

When the Indiana Fever reached a predetermined three-point milestone, fans could instantly claim a free Cheez-It offer through a secure mobile experience.

From Arena Moment To Kroger Redemption

A live sports trigger became a controlled mobile journey with retail value at the end.

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Three-Pointer Scored
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QR Code Appears In Arena
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Fan Scans Code
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Mobile Verification
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Barcode Buck$ Delivered
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Free Cheez-It Redeemed At Kroger

TPG designed and operated the complete activation, including microsite development, hosting, mobile verification, geofencing controls, reward delivery, and promotion integrity safeguards.

The Results

Highly visual, local, and built around a moment fans already cared about.

59%Increase In Fan Participation
2XTypical Industry Conversion Rates
Real-TimeSports-To-Retail Activation
Stadium ControlledParticipation & Reward Distribution

Why It Worked

Live Sports Excitement
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Immediate Mobile Engagement
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Instant Product Reward
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Measurable Retail Sales

Promotions Consumers Actually Want To Participate In

This activation demonstrates how brands can transform sponsorship investments into measurable consumer action. By connecting real-world events to immediate rewards, Cheez-It moved fans from the arena to the store.

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