Martech

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Surprisingly, the number of marketers willing to use AI-generated content if brand suitability could be verified dropped from 66% to 50%. The Food Group is donating to World Central Kitchen’s US hurricane relief efforts for every gift wrapped. It considers brand guidelines and audience data for optimal impact. AdCreative.ai

Food 121

Food User-Generated Advertisers Advertising 121

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Her coffee brand, launched in 2020, took off among young coffee lovers (and even tempted me, a not-so-young coffee lover). It got me thinking: Has food and beverage become the new playground for creators and influencers? Food and beverage accounts for over 30% of the $2T consumer packaged goods industry.

Food 131

Food Branding Energy Manufacturing 131

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 19, 2024

And as a result, brands didn’t often serve me well because of the things that make me different. Historically, brands have done a poor job of serving these communities well. My entry into this space was heavily influenced by my lifelong experiences as a frustrated consumer. Acknowledge the many ways consumers can be different.

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Customer Food Shoppers Retail 124

Sprout Social

JUNE 11, 2025

More than just a single approach, influencer marketing now represents several campaign types and a core way for brands to use socials to expand reach, further influence and gain new followers. Influencers don’t just drive platform choices, they also influence brand engagement. The importance of influencers can’t be overstated.

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Influencer Marketing Gen Z Food Health 115

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Event marketing is planning and executing an event with the goal of promoting a brand and its products and services. Events are opportunities for building brand awareness, engaging target audiences including new and existing customers, and generating leads. Food/beverage. This goes far beyond room rental fees.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Brands in ecommerce have the wonderful advantage of having access to a broader number of consumers than their local counterparts. Consumers, no matter their identity, are looking for an answer to this fundamental question: is this brand for people like me? Signals That Tell Ecommerce Customers a Brand Is for Them 1.

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Martech

MARCH 5, 2025

Ecommerce may be thriving, but brick-and-mortar retail remains a critical brand touchpoint. Companies like Netflix and Wayfair are proving that physical stores arent just about transactions theyre influential brand ambassadors that shape perception and loyalty. In todays digital world, its about branding and customer engagement.

Branding 88

Branding Retail eCommerce Customer loyalty 88

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The success of your brand depends on their good word. That’s why customer advocates — those who shout their love for your brand — are worth their weight in sales. Consumers trust what other consumers say over a brand’s own marketing. Consumers trust what other consumers say over a brand’s own marketing. Hint: Listen up.

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Customer Food Transform Health 112

Martech

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zero-party data is a valuable asset for brands, as it consists of information that customers intentionally and proactively share. For instance, a beauty brand might ask customers to take a quiz to find their ideal skincare routine. This helps brands tailor their marketing efforts accordingly. Here are some common examples: 1.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Almost a third of brands signing deals with influencers over the last 12 months had no such deals in 2023 or 2022 according to tracking by sports and entertainment intelligence platform SponsorUnited. Brands are constantly seeking the next big, untapped voice — and today, that’s almost always an influencer.” Which new brands?

Branding 74

Branding Food Entertainment Retail 74

Martech

JANUARY 3, 2025

When planning a conference, most teams start with the big-picture items: venue, food and beverage and production. However, leading user conferences often invest a third of the budget or more in production. However, leading user conferences often invest a third of the budget or more in production.

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Logistics Food Entertainment Finance 124

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. According to the Q4 2024 Sprout Social Pulse Survey, 89% of consumers anticipate brand content will impact their purchase decisions this holiday season. But Lowe’s isn’t just a Halloween haven.

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Search Engine Land

JULY 19, 2024

‘Double down on one channel’ is really bad advice in 2024 Brands are often overwhelmed by the amount of different platforms they should be working on: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube , TikTok and Pinterest, just to name a few. As a result, many brands picked Instagram or YouTube, for instance, and doubled down on them. Processing.

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Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

But as we dive into generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it doesn’t take long to realize AI can yield lackluster results, inconsistent and off-brand content and campaigns that feel average. They become obsessed with how it can create productivity. They are both fast food companies using AI technology during the food ordering process.

Email Marketing 135

Email Marketing Food Marketing Marketers 135

Sprout Social

JUNE 11, 2025

This time, we’re rounding up some of the boldest brands on social. According to the Q2 2025 Sprout Pulse Survey , consumers are most likely to define bold brands as honest about their products, services and what they stand for. The same report found consumers want brands to prioritize audience interaction and original content.

Branding 62

Branding Food Transform Education 62

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As brands continue to rely on multiple social media accounts to reach audiences and grow, influencers have become a fundamental part of successful digital strategies. It’s not hard to see why— Influencer marketing can increase your brand’s reach, engagement and overall credibility. Check out their profiles, posts and engagement rates.

Gen Z 119

Gen Z Health Influencer Marketing Food 119

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value. million daily userseach day, with 42 million app downloads in 2024 2 million websites linking to Reddit pages as of March 2025 So how should brands post?

Branding 88

Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 88

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

RMNs let brands reach consumers with laser-like precision when they are ready to buy. At The MarTech Conference , Ted Svikas, Amplitude’s field CTO, used the story of Ben & Jerry’s partnership with the Asian food delivery giant Foodpanda to demonstrate how RMNs can revolutionize advertising as we know it.

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Gen Z Retail Food Millennials 112

Customers.ai

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Meta ads have become the go-to platform for DTC brands looking to get right in front of their customers. We’ve gathered insights from 101 top-performing DTC brands and broken down their winning formulas into three simple strategies. So let’s dive in and see how these brands are making Meta ads work in their favor.

Branding 79

Branding Transform User-Generated Outbound Marketing 79

Martech

JULY 23, 2024

A good stock photo can capture your brand’s message, reducing the need for lengthy descriptions and allowing space for prominent “Buy now” buttons, especially when lead generation pressure is high. The images no longer match the restaurant’s brand or location. The stock can, as they say, stock up.

Food 118

Food User-Generated Management Promotion 118

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2024

In an age of push notifications and constant connection, buyers have come to expect quick answers from brands. Turn product content into marketing promotional materials. So far, we’ve just talked about how you can use AI to be more productive and effective, but why not make it a part of what you put out into the world as well?

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User-Generated Food Marketing Marketers 129

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 21, 2023

The right video can boost a product's visibility and push it to its target audience. Therefore, marketers must have a firm grasp of a product video and how to create an exceptional one. Additionally, we have a list of impressive product videos for inspiration. What is a product video? Include context.

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Product Promotion Food Influencer Marketing 145

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2025

With the rise of social search, unprompted brand discourse and unfiltered consumer sentiment, Reddit has become a goldmine for real-time, organic insightsand a competitive advantage for brands that know how to harness it. Why tracking Reddit trends is important for your brand Reddit is built to spark trends.

Gen Z 131

Gen Z User-Generated Industry Insights Health 131

Martech

AUGUST 20, 2024

Over 90% of parents think brands that advertise alongside children’s and family content are more trustworthy than brands that advertise in other environments. Let’s be honest, it’s a result that’s not going to be relevant to every brand. Brands that do advertise on HappyKids. Food and restaurants.

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Food Retail Advertisers Advertising 122

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2025

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping creative ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. We help you envision how social can increase your brands awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line.

Branding 88

Branding Fashion Transform Food 88

Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

From comedy sketches to UK foods, here are the 15 UK TikTok trends impacting the app at the moment. If your brand wants to participate in a trend, time is of the essence. The influence of UK food TikTok and creative food recipes When it comes to TikTok trends, food is one of the most influential categories for UK users.

Gen Z 109

Gen Z Food Fashion Millennials 109

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with audiences on an emotional and personal level by sharing stories accompanied by stunning imagery. Visual storytelling can build an authentic, emotional connection between your brand and its audience, leading to loyal consumers who are invested in your story, products, and services.

Food 112

Food Energy Health Place 112

Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Impact over features They’re less interested in what a product does and more focused on its impact. Key takeaway: 62% of Gen Z buyers prefer sustainable brands and 73% will pay more for sustainable products. Community over competition Gen Z views brands as community facilitators.

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Gen Z Transform Health Entertainment 109

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many leading brands rely on influencer marketing to raise awareness about their products, build brand recognition and increase their overall sales. Regardless of product, partnering with an influencer can get your business in front of the right audience. With Sprout, you can filter search results based on brand affinity.

Influencer Marketing 119

Influencer Marketing Food User-Generated Affiliate Marketing 119

Hootsuite

APRIL 2, 2025

And effective brand storytelling is the secret to success on social media and beyond. Before checking in to the hospitality industry (pun very much intended), Reynolds worked for other global brands, including Disney and Toyota. And for every brand hes worked with, storytelling has been an important marketing strategy.

Branding 67

Branding User-Generated Food Transform 67

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 12, 2024

At first you have to welcome everyone, take their jackets, and offer them food or a drink. The SPACES model is a fantastic framework to help brands determine how the community can help the business with a specific focus.” They can share thoughts on how to improve your products or ideas for innovation.

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Management Food User-Generated Customer Acquisition 105

AWeber

MARCH 11, 2024

You have a passion for food and want to share it with the world. And it gives you another way to earn income and promote your books and products to a wider audience. Plus, there’s all the food. And it gives you another way to earn income and promote your books and products to a wider audience. Plus, there’s all the food.

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Food Affiliate Marketing SEO Promotion 118

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And in others, the inner workings and processes have been considerably more intricate, sometimes including a product manufacturer, global distributor, and hundreds of independent retail organizations operating around the world. Put simply, when B2B2C marketing is utilized effectively, everybody wins.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. In this article, we’ll break down the FTC influencer guidelines, why they matter and the branded content policies for each major social media network. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging.

Gen Z 130

Gen Z Influencer Marketing Health Promotion 130

Backlinko

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

People still want great products, fair prices, convenient access, and compelling reasons to buy. We’re talking about: What you’re selling (product) How much it costs (price) Where people can buy it (place) How you tell people about it (promotion) Simple, right? Your product stands out. But product and price are off.

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Price Real Estate Promotion Food 113

Exposure Ninja

JUNE 13, 2025

Google anything, and you’ll be hit with sponsored ads and branded links. Even your commute is surrounded by branded marketing — from your local bus wrapped in ads to your coffee cup covered in a logo. This is your audience’s reality: they’re bombarded with brands at every turn.

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Branding Transform Energy Communications 52

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As such, good engagement serves as social proof and reflects positively on your brand authenticity. People may feel more comfortable trusting your brand because so many others are engaging with it. The RivalIQ study found that the median Instagram engagement rate for the top 25% of brands is 1.02%.

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