Blog posts vs press releases. Which one is the big winner?
In the not so distant past, writing and pitching press releases was the de rigueur when food brands wanted to make announcements about themselves. The "gatekeepers" were the reporters [...]
Is packaging a wise branding investment or just an expense?
In most food product categories, the field is very crowded and the competition is fierce. Consumers often don't perceive differences between brands in any given food product category [...]
Consumers are becoming more distrustful of the food industry.
Consumers appear to be more concerned and less trusting of the U.S. food supply. A recent survey conducted by a Wall Street food industry analyst reveals the following about [...]
Looking for strategic brand opportunities? Follow the food “packaging trail”.
Food and beverage marketers are always looking for strategic opportunities to grow their brands. One, sometimes overlooked, place to start is with product packaging. Following the food "packaging [...]
New 2015 Dietary Guidelines offer a huge marketing opportunity.
Savvy food and beverage marketers are not wasting any time in reviewing the new 2015 Dietary Guidelines and looking for ways to incorporate the recommendations into their [...]
What’s on your branding and marketing checklist for 2016?
With 2016 fast approaching, now is the time for food marketers to look at their branding and marketing initiatives, and make plans. Here is a checklist to [...]