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Sydney Sweeney’s Dr. Squatch “bathwater” soap: the stunt that sold out

A limited soap tied to Sydney Sweeney and marketed around her bathwater became one of the most talked about celebrity product stunts of the year.

Dr. Squatch · Bathwater soap

The Dr. Squatch collaboration is a case study in turning a mildly absurd idea into earned media. A limited soap marketed around Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater generated exactly the reaction the brand wanted: disbelief, jokes, and a fast sell out. This page will carry the full account.

The campaign at a glance

Brand
Dr. Squatch
The hook
Soap marketed around her bathwater
Result
Sold out, heavy earned media

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