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IGNITE2X INSIGHT
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.
Our Favorite Mother-Inspired Recipes
This Sunday, we’re celebrating all the mothers in our lives! In typical Ignite2X fashion, when we started thinking about our moms, we thought about all the delicious food they've introduced to our lives! Below, you'll find some of our team's favorite mother-inspired...
Why Things Are Looking Up for Upcycling
Waste not want not; I was always told growing up, and I have seen each generation take that to heart, conserving water, recycling paper, bottles, and plastics - and even composting food waste. While generations ago only people who shopped at food co-ops understood the...
Doing Well by Doing Good
We’re proud to continue our work with the Mid-Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) and Philabundance, a relief program that delivered more than 26 million pounds of food in 2019 and serves 90,000 people each week.
5 Ways Companies are Paving the Way in Sustainability
In today's competitive business landscape and shifting consumer climate, being sustainable as a company is no longer a “nice to do” objective. CPG brands must embrace sustainability in all aspects—from the products themselves to how they are manufactured, packaged,...
Plant-Based Alternatives that are Kale-ing the Game
From innovative cauliflower creations to the domination of veggie burgers, the future is looking green. Plant-based trends are here to stay, and with everyone and their mother embracing these alternatives, we’re seeing more players come out to take a swing....
Less Is More: How Small Teams Innovate and Win
How many times have we heard the phrase “less is more”? Cliché or not, there’s merit to this expression when it comes to doing business. Smaller teams tend to move quicker, ideate at a higher frequency, and innovate more for the company. For this reason, many of the...
10 Steps to Building a Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) Strategy
Are you looking for a cost-effective way to bring your product or service to market? Digital transformation is changing industries far and wide. As a result, implementing a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategy is fast becoming a popular way for brands to enter the market...
Eight Years later, Reinventing Our “Culture of Courage” Now
Back in 2013, we defined a culture of courage at Ignite2X that would lead into the next decade. It came out of a conviction that change was accelerating, and marketing companies needed to embrace a proactive role to lead—not follow—this transformation. Now, as if...
Trading Cookies for a Better Way to Reach Shoppers
With Google and other search engines phasing out third-party cookie data, brand marketers will finally have to acknowledge the value and impact of this tool, a pillar of online marketing. Privacy is a societal concern that either by regulation or consumer demand will...
6 Food Trends Dominating the Landscape in 2021
In a year where life as we knew it was turned upside down and people worldwide came to terms with embracing a “new normal,” our eating and drinking habits changed accordingly. Sourdough bread, stress baking, and comfort foods—like processed snacks and meats—dominated...