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
Tricks, Treats, and Trends: Halloween Spending for 2023
Oct 25, 2023 6:44:10 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in CPG, Halloween
Rebranding: How CPG Companies Package New Identities
Aug 3, 2023 12:35:10 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, CPG, Brand Storytelling
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.
The Future of CPG Marketing: Livestreaming
Apr 20, 2023 12:05:51 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, CPG
Did you know some food brands have seen a 300% increase in conversions from their livestreaming efforts?
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
EQ Versus IQ: Marketing with Empathy
Oct 26, 2022 1:30:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insider, Experiential, Awards, CPG
October is “Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month,” which makes this the perfect time to talk about EQ and empathy in marketing.
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
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.
5 Trends We Spotted at Expo East
Oct 12, 2022 1:45:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Experiential, CPG, Beverage, Sustainability
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.