As food marketers, we live with the constant pressure of needing to intimately understand consumer perceptions and behaviors at every turn. But achieving status as a food futurist is no easy task. To acquire the depth of knowledge required in today’s constantly changing environment, we must continually improve our analytical…
Digital
February 28, 2018
Are Your Online Recipes Optimized?
As a food brand your website undoubtedly includes recipes. Lots of recipes. In fact, they’re likely one of the most popular content sources on your site. But are you making the most of this vital and powerful content? Are your recipes driving traffic and attracting new visitors? Expanding usage occasions?…
Consumer Insights & TrendsFood PR
February 14, 2018
Food & CPG Content Marketing Strategies You’ll Crave
In today’s robust food marketing world there are a growing number of digital channels empowering brands to build one-on-one relationships with consumers. These online platforms play a significant role in a brand’s ability to generate awareness, establish trust and loyalty, and position themselves as an industry leader. Social media, websites,…
Experiential & Events
February 7, 2018
Food Trade Shows: Good Or Just Leftovers?
At this point you’ve probably logged more food trade shows than you’d like to admit. And, while I’m sure you’re looking forward to feeding the enthusiastic flood of trick-or-treaters and looky-loos, the idea of yet another trade show season brings on that nagging question we food marketers must ask ourselves…
Food CampaignsMedia
January 31, 2018
A Food Marketer’s Guide To Programmatic Media
Competition within the media space has always been fierce. But, more than ever, things are heating up within the food industry as new technology, innovation, and start-ups challenge the status quo. Across all sectors of industry, authenticity, customization, and speed continue to be the elements required to “win”. So, when…
DigitalSocial
January 24, 2018
Choosing The Best Social Media Tool For Your Food Brand
When done right, your brand’s overall KPI’s can be supported through your social media strategy. However, simply having an online presence and posting to social media is not enough to unlock the full potential of this digital marketing medium. For starters, a highly-engaged fanbase can now be linked to growing…
Consumer Insights & TrendsFood PRSocial
January 18, 2018
The Collision of Fashion and Food
How do we gain an advantage in what seems like a very unforgiving and competitive marketplace? As food marketers, we must consider all angles that help separate us from our peers. Sometimes, that means looking past the numbers to better understand the macro trends driving our target customer’s buying decisions.…
Food PRFoodserviceSocial
January 10, 2018
Leveraging Influencers On Any Foodservice Budget
Let’s get straight to the point: Are you spending too much on influencer campaigns, or at the very least, questioning the ROI of your current spend? When it comes to foodservice influencer marketing, I have some good news. Spending more doesn’t necessarily equate to getting more when it comes to…
Food CampaignsFood PRMedia
January 3, 2018
Quarterly Food Advertising and Marketing Round-up
After working in nearly every segment of the food industry for over 30 years, we have developed deep category insights into the consumer behavior and motivations that drive the purchasing, preparation, and consumption of food. As part of this process we’re constantly monitoring trends, strategies, and creative work for products…
Consumer Insights & TrendsRetail
June 27, 2017
Millennial Dads Tackle Grocery Shopping
It’s been a long-standing convention that food brand marketing should be directed toward women – moms in particular – as females have traditionally been the ones purchasing groceries on behalf of their families. But with the rise of the Millennial generation and accompanying gender role changes, it’s time to rethink…