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Tricks, Treats, and Trends: Halloween Spending for 2023

Oct 25, 2023 6:44:10 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in CPG, Halloween

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2023’s Total Halloween spend is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion.1 

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Rebranding: How CPG Companies Package New Identities

Aug 3, 2023 12:35:10 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, CPG, Brand Storytelling

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Rebranding is a risky gambit, but a successful rebrand can pay off big. The best rebrand strategies grab attention, media coverage, and even new customers that are drawn to a fresh style.

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The Future of CPG Marketing: Livestreaming

Apr 20, 2023 12:05:51 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, CPG

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Did you know some food brands have seen a 300% increase in conversions from their livestreaming efforts?

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4 Food and Beverage Trends You Might Have Missed at Expo West 2023

Mar 22, 2023 1:43:55 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in CPG, Health and Wellness, Food, Sustainability

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2023’s Natural Products Expo West was a rollicking success for attendees and exhibitors, again providing a chance for vendors and marketers (and more) to share their newest big ideas.

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Why is America Snacking So Much More in 2023?

Feb 22, 2023 12:19:41 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Food

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The numbers don’t lie: America is snacking now more than ever. In 2023 and beyond, we can expect to see snack purchases soaring alongside a wider variety of snacks in general.

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When it Comes to Household Purchases, Kids are Calling the Shots Now

Dec 1, 2022 4:13:39 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Experiential, Trend Reports, CPG

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How brand experiences can reach and influence family purchases

Parents like to think they’re the ones in charge of every aspect of the home, and while that is certainly true in a legal sense, the numbers are telling a different story. It turns out kids have more to do with household purchasing decisions than you might think. 

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Food and Beverage Companies Gain the Most by Going Sustainable

Nov 2, 2022 11:15:00 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Food, Sustainability

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Most consumers, independent of generation, want the brands they engage with to care about the environment. And recent data shows that over half of consumers have become more eco-conscious since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morning Consult’s report, “What Sustainability Means to Consumers,” shows that consumers both believe sustainability is important for the products they buy, and believe most of the responsibility for that should land on the brand.

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EQ Versus IQ: Marketing with Empathy

Oct 26, 2022 1:30:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insider, Experiential, Awards, CPG

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October is “Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month,” which makes this the perfect time to talk about EQ and empathy in marketing.

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Halloween Trends of 2022: Cash, Costumes, and Cocktails

Oct 19, 2022 1:45:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, Trend Reports, CPG, Food, Halloween

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Halloween 2022 isn’t far away, but there’s still time to execute Halloween marketing and selling strategies. The best way to do this, of course, is to take a look at the data to see what’s driving Halloween spending this year.

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5 Trends We Spotted at Expo East

Oct 12, 2022 1:45:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Experiential, CPG, Beverage, Sustainability

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We had a blast at 2022’s Expo East in Philly, taking in the sights and talking to the people behind the largest and hottest CPG and retail companies in the business. 

Unfortunately, not everyone in the industry can make it to the convention every year, so we’re going to share our experience and our insights for those who missed this year’s show. 

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