Return on Investment (ROI) Requires Return on Emotion (ROE) There has been a lot of chatter from brands and agencies alike about the post-pandemic future and the importance of connecting with consumers in a more human way – to see beyond the data and truly understand what motivates them in order to develop deep, emotional […]
It’s time for another Super Bowl. Time to see which team will make the respectable claim as the best in the National Football League, it’s business as usual really. Only, COVID-19, there’s that. COVID has changed the way we do everything and advertising during the Super Bowl is no exception. The truth is, the world […]
As COVID-19 continues to restrict gym visits and in-person product sampling, two marketers of nutrition-based products are doubling down on content marketing via influencers to promote not just physical fitness but mental health via online events. Orgain, which markets plant-based protein powder, is partnering with influencers like chef Gabriele Bertaccini (Orgain video here), fitness company owner […]
Among events to take place in reopened states in Q2 was the 16th annual Oklahoma City Farm Show, June 18-20. Rescheduled from April, the indoor-outdoor show with its 150,000 square feet of agricultural and ranching exhibits allows attendees to get up close and personal with the latest machinery, equipment, technology and services. Among exhibiting brands was […]
Marketers are known for using words like “affinity”, “awareness”, “consideration” and “loyalty”. We look at these metrics as markers of a brand, their value and their place in the market. But, what if your consumers don’t care about your product’s “positioning”? What if they just want to get high? A recent survey showed that 35% of Canadian consumers […]