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Free Skwishee Day event announced

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Frozen fizzy drinks brand Skwishee is launching a Free Skwishee Day promotion on Saturday, 25 May. The promotion allows customers to visit any one of the 200+ Skwishee stockists nationwide and receive a cup of Skwishee for free. The event-driven marketing strategy of Skwishee sets…

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