Was there ever an era when we spent more time digesting online information yet questioning the shape of life to come? This clash of uncertainty and stream of information brings us closer to the mindset at the heart of Gen Z’s consumer behaviour. Constantly juggling screens, it is not surprising that they are more politically […]
By Dr. Jennifer Simon, Semiotician at Sign Salad
Easter celebrations will still be going ahead for families and individuals across the globe, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic they are going to be a little different this year. Despite not being able to freely immerse themselves in family or religious gatherings, there is one popular ritual that can be enjoyed by all this […]
BY John Eversley who is managing director, agency at WPNC
Food and drink brands across the UK are adapting fast to changing consumer behaviour resulting from the outbreak of Coronavirus. Stores have been under increased pressure since the beginning of the crisis, with many shelves stripped bare by anxious shoppers. This, in turn, has boosted online demand for groceries. One category that is particularly benefitting […]
Beer brands have caught up to the radically different attitudes of younger drinkers and are now looking to sculpt how people will drink in the future, says Chris MacRae, Senior Account Manager at global brand experience agency Sense.
People’s drinking habits and attitudes are changing, with beer brands battling to extract increasing value from fewer drinkers in a more contested market than ever. The big players in beer have spent the past few years scrabbling to ensure that they have the product range, brand awareness and distribution to be able to attract these […]
By Rebecca Peel, Managing Director of Awarded.
We all know that agencies revolve around servicing their clients and, as a result, their own marketing needs can be further down the priority list. If you’re finding that business has suddenly gone a bit quiet, then now’s the time to focus on getting your house in order and building up your own marketing toolkit. […]
Tom Harvey, co-founder YesMore, drinks and hospitality marketing agency
“There is no doubt that closing pubs, restaurants and cafes in the UK will have a devastating effect on jobs, livelihoods, community and the high street for many months and possibly years to come. Many high street eateries and bars are already struggling, so this could well be the final nail in the coffin for […]
by Jamie Williams who is Managing Partner of creative agency isobel and a member of the British Guild of Beer Writers
This time last year, I asked in this publication ( FAB News ) if 2019 might be the year non-alcoholic beer explodes into the mainstream. It had been a small, yet steadily growing category, without any major investment in UK consumer communication campaigns. But the scene seemed to be set for significant growth. And that’s exactly what […]
IT AIN’T BROKE, YET…
We live in an extreme world where Gen Z’s techno addiction is fuelling an incessant quest for instant gratification. As Gen Z and millennials become a larger part of the consumer population, we expect that interest in stunt- or story-based brands will intensify. Today’s hungry youth expects brands to stand up and stand out and remain dynamic to […]
Craft beer’s huge growth has driven massive change within the beer category, forcing the big brewers to adapt and innovate. But what about them apples?
The explosion of craft beer in the UK, spearheaded by Scottish brewer BrewDog, has transformed our beer market. It’s not only taking an ever-increasing share out of the traditional lager and real ale categories, it’s also forced the big traditional beer brands to sit up, take notice and raise their games. As a response to craft, […]
By Helen Hughes, Project Director, 3D & Sustainability at Design Bridge London
Know your Brand’s biggest impacts and set a long-term plan in place. Don’t be swayed by what the media are focusing on right now. Sure, have a point of view on it – even act on it if you can – but if your brand’s biggest impact is water usage and all your efforts are going into removing […]