OnStar's Halloween Surprise: A Spooky Treat for Kids!

May 23
15:46

2024

Jessica Harmon

Jessica Harmon

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This Halloween, OnStar is adding a touch of fun to the spooky season with its new "Monster Dodger" service. For one night only, OnStar subscribers can enjoy a unique experience designed to make trick-or-treating even more thrilling for kids. By pressing the blue OnStar button, families can get real-time updates on the whereabouts of fictional Halloween monsters, ensuring a night filled with excitement and laughter.

OnStar's Halloween Innovation

On Monday,OnStar's Halloween Surprise: A Spooky Treat for Kids! Articles October 31st, OnStar will launch its "Monster Dodger" service, a playful addition to its suite of offerings. This service allows subscribers to press their OnStar button and inquire about the locations of various Halloween monsters such as zombies, vampires, werewolves, witches, ghosts, and ghouls. The aim is to help families avoid these spooky creatures while trick-or-treating, adding an extra layer of fun to the Halloween festivities.

A Fun Twist on Safety and Navigation

Terry Inch, Director of OnStar Subscriber Services, explains the motivation behind this initiative:

"Halloween is a fun holiday, and our new Monster Dodger service reflects that. This year, in addition to OnStar providing help to subscribers who need directions to the closest costume shop or convenience store to pick up candy, we are offering families an entertaining button push opportunity."

The Broader Halloween Trend

OnStar's "Monster Dodger" service is part of a larger trend where companies are embracing the Halloween spirit. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has humorously recommended a Zombie Preparedness Kit, playing along with the Halloween theme. This playful approach helps engage the public in a light-hearted manner while still promoting safety and preparedness.

Ensuring Regular Services Remain Uninterrupted

Despite the Halloween fun, OnStar assures its subscribers that the "Monster Dodger" service will not interfere with its regular operations. Terry Inch emphasizes:

"Although a zombie attack may be farfetched, our Advisors are available 24/7 to help drivers with any emergency or service request they may have. We’ll continue to see customers through emergencies and less-serious situations – whether outpacing a zombie herd, or directions to a Halloween Monster Mash."

Interesting Halloween Stats

  • Halloween Spending: In 2022, Americans spent an estimated $10.14 billion on Halloween, with $3.32 billion on costumes alone (National Retail Federation).
  • Trick-or-Treating: Approximately 65% of Americans planned to celebrate Halloween in 2022, with 53% of those planning to hand out candy (Statista).
  • Safety Concerns: According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year (Safe Kids Worldwide).

Conclusion

OnStar's "Monster Dodger" service is a delightful addition to the Halloween season, offering families a unique and entertaining way to enhance their trick-or-treating experience. By blending fun with functionality, OnStar continues to innovate and engage its subscribers in creative ways. So, this Halloween, press that blue button and enjoy a night of safe, spooky fun!

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