Author archive for Rachel Boucher
How Hostess Proved its Relevance in Snacking with an Experiential Campaign
There’s a nostalgia-driven love affair consumers have with the Hostess CupCake, but for the celebration of its 100th anniversary—its “Sweetennial”—the brand set out to acknowledge its history while proving how relevant the snack brand is today. The campaign, designed to earn maximum media attention, included a nationwide tour with activations and sampling, a Donette-eating competition...
Five Ways to Tap Into the ASMR Trend
ASMR is trending, but doing it well takes more than a light touch If you’ve ever felt that lovely tingling sensation while having your hair brushed or heard something in such a tone it made you shiver, then your body has experienced ASMR, or an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. All the rage on YouTube,...
Technology, Lifecycles: More Key Insights from the Millennial Impact Report
More evidence that millennials aren’t as tech-obsessed as marketers might think. Among key findings for researchers in the 2019 Millennial Impact Report, which includes data analysis from 10 years of studies on millennials and causes, is the role of technology in the lives of millennials and how they leverage technology to engage in causes and...
NASCAR Fans Go Glamping with M&M’s at Summer Races
Music festivals like Coachella may have put branded glamping on the map, but M&M’s this summer is offering an all frills, no fringe, approach to the trend with the M&M’s Glampground at NASCAR races. As the official chocolate of NASCAR, the brand is giving fans the opportunity to purchase packages that include an overnight stay...