Sampling
Experiential Sampling: Five Brands Savoring the Comfort Food Trend
Comfort fare was named a Top 10 food trend in the 17th annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast earlier this year, and brands have since activated tours that offer warm, savory samples and a healthy dose of engagement. From pasta to pesto, check out some recent comfort food campaigns that cooked up appetizing results on the road....
FOX Hypes ‘Stars on Mars’ with a Tasting Experience on the ‘Red (Wine) Planet’
“This opportunity gave us a chance to tap into other areas, like food and wine, lifestyle, the fandom around our location of Scum and Villainy, and has created opportunities for all of our various marketing partners across social… So we were able to have a synergistic event across so many of our verticals.” –Jill Hudson,...
Ritz Hooks College Basketball Fans with a 20-Foot ‘Hoop Tree’ at the Final Four
Ritz’s brand purpose is all about creating “moments of welcome.” So to boost awareness of its new “Everything” Toasted Chips flavor, the brand crafted a lighthearted, family-friendly sampling experience designed for high engagement and visibility during the NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament in Houston. The activation, hosted at the Final Four Fan Fest, served as...
Podcast: How the Sober-curious Movement is Gaining Traction and Impacting Events
As consumers continue to prioritize their health and wellness, many are cutting back on alcohol and joining the booming sober-curious movement. In fact, according to new research from Mintel, nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers closely (22 percent) or occasionally (16 percent) follow a sober-curious lifestyle. Naturally, the non-alcoholic (NA) beverage category is thriving as...