IHOP rebranding as IHOb took the internet by storm and created a bunch of buzz, even though it was a hoax. Recently, the International House of Pancakes, better known as IHOP announced it will rebrand itself as the International House of Burgers. All over social media people had mixed reactions ranging from disappointment to anger. It turns out that this was a hoax from the IHOP marketing department intended to bring awareness to their lunch and dinner menus. This is a great play for IHOP for many reasons.
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AuthorEthan Hausmann is currently the Vice President of Marketing and Community Outreach for Successtar Enterprises LLC. He is an author, professional speaker, and seminar/workshop instructor. Ethan has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing, customer service, leadership, and other small business related concerns. CategoriesAll At The Movies Business Busy Change Choices Education Holiday Human Resources In The News Leadership Marketing Money Real World Social Media Storytelling Technology Time |