In our marketing meeting, it sounded and seemed like a good Halloween promotion: a free Jell-O shot to anyone that came to the Dreamland Lounge in costume.
So we posted it on social media.
Thank goodness a friend saw it before the Arkansas Beverage Control (ABC) division did. She texted us with a reminder, “you can’t advertise free liquor!” It’s against the law.
Once she said it, I remembered that little/big rule from the ABC class and thought well duh, of course you can’t, or everyone would.
We quickly posted a correction: discounted Jell-O shots for those who come in costume. Whew … discounting, like happy-hour promotions, is acceptable.
A Bloody Good Jell-O Shot Idea
Let the fun begin! Making Jell-O shots is kinda fun, too. I’ve made plenty over the years, but none like the ones I made this week.
I’ve served spiked gelatin at home parties, at Dancing into Dreamland, and now at my new lounge. But these are by far my favorites.
The idea for these Halloweenish shots came from my trusty 20-something employee, who suggested red Jell-O with vodka served in needleless syringes to look like blood. FUN!!!!!
Forever Learning.
Kerry McCoy founded FlagandBanner.com in 1975 with just $400 and a dream, building it from door-to-door flag sales into a multi-million dollar enterprise. With over five decades in the American flag and banner business, her insights into patriotic trends and flag sales patterns come from serving customers nationwide during times of celebration, crisis, and everything in between.
Kerry restored the FlagandBanner.com headquarters, the historic Taborian Hall, saving it from demolition. Its legendary Dreamland Ballroom on the third floor is now open for events. Her latest passion is the Dreamland Lounge on the first floor where she is bringing the gathering spirit alive. She runs Our Corner Market, an online shop with a neighborhood feel. Kerry is also the host of the Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy radio show and continues expanding her business through Kerry McCoy Enterprises.
