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Tapping into the unique value and relevance of your brand is where the magic begins. That’s why we evaluate every trend and make use of the right tools to embrace your target, to know what makes them tick. And that informs every strategic plan and creative execution that follows.
An AI Love Story with Extra Sauce and Data
On the grand stage of food marketing, where the stakes are high and appetites equally so, Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly holds center stage now. Over are the days when marketing meant jingles and billboards with flash and color. Today it's algorithms, data...
“What Do We Do Now?” … Why Getting on Shelf Is Just the Beginning
There’s a moment in a well-known movie where a political candidate surprisingly wins an election — then immediately turns to his campaign manager and asks, “What do we do now?” That’s often the same question we hear from brands after they land a major retail account…...
Are You in The Circle of Trust?
From Shopper and Sales Alignment to Measurable Brand Equity In the iconic 2000 film “Meet the Parents,” a piercing question is ask: “Are you in the Circle of Trust?.” This perfectly captures the critical role trust plays in forging meaningful relationships....
The Enlightened Path to Personalization—Equal Parts Strategy, Caffeine, and Just Enough Sarcasm
Imagine walking into your favorite coffee shop. Before you say a word, the barista hands you your usual oat-milk caramel macchiato across the counter before you even blink. Magical, right? That’s personalization in real life. Now, picture your digital experience...
The Honey Deuce Phenomenon: Grey Goose’s US Open Grand Slam
When you think of the US Open, sure, you think of incredible tennis. But as someone who has made an annual pilgrimage to this tennis mecca, how can I not also put on my marketing hat? It’s nearly impossible not to be swept up in the buzz over that famous pink drink,...
Turning Summer Into a Year-Round Growth Engine
As pets become increasingly woven into our daily warm weather routines and activities, their needs are evolving. From road trips to keeping them cool to enhanced play, pet parents are demanding more and brands that fill that need with nimble marketing activations,...
Like a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – And Loving It!
Gone are the days of the aloof housecat stereotype. Enter today’s feline companions who are celebrated, socialized, and spoiled in ways that rival their canine counterparts. And pet brands have a major opportunity to lean in. What’s Fueling the Feline Frenzy? Since...
A Guide to AI-Driven Search Behavior
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy, it's a necessity. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape how consumers search for information, marketers must adapt to new paradigms. Enter the quartet of...
Learning from Economic Turbulence: How Consumption Context and Marketing Work Together
When the economy hits rough patches — like the 2008 recession or COVID-19 — consumer behavior changes dramatically. We've used these shifts to predict how people shop and helped brands develop nimble marketing approaches that focus on understanding what consumers...
The Dawn of a New Consumer Era
In the grand theater of consumer-packaged goods, a new protagonist has emerged, and it's not another artisanal kale chip. Enter Yuka, the app that's transforming smartphones into health advocacy tools. Imagine having a nutritionist and a chemist in your pocket, ready...