For decades, McDonald’s has been at the forefront of culture. Yet in 2020, many young Americans had never tried a Quarter Pounder. McDonald’s wanted to reach youth and cultivate a new generation of brand fans by showing up for them in a way that was culturally relevant across channels and would drive digital adoption and guest counts. The resulting concept was the Famous Orders campaign.
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You’ve heard it a million times—"the modern marketing landscape is in the middle of a major change"—which is inherently true. The Covid-19 pandemic pushed marketers to completely rethink the way they communicate with customers, and the deprecation of third-party cookies coupled with increasing privacy restrictions by the likes of Apple and Google have made it even more difficult to have that dialogue with customers digitally.
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Refining and perfecting a recipe is a baker’s Everest. Working through two, three, four iterations of a recipe take time and dedication—a passion (and ability) shared by few. Auzerais Bellamy, owner of Blondery, is one of the few.
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Bar Louie came into 2020 knowing it needed a change. The gastrobar staple, known for its great drinks and community feel, was facing a bankruptcy, and was using the reorganization as a chance to realign its overall company goals with smarter, data-driven marketing strategies focused on targeted messaging for lapsed customers.
Read More »Tips for restaurant marketers to deliver engaging contactless experiences and gain guest affinity
Curbside pickup and contactless delivery have surged around the world. Find out how restaurants can evolve from contactless experiences to increased loyalty.
Read More »Tips for restaurant marketers to deliver engaging contactless experiences and gain guest affinity
Curbside pickup and contactless delivery have surged around the world. Find out how restaurants can evolve from contactless experiences to increased loyalty.
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Although we’re starting to see restaurants open their doors as stay-at-home restrictions lift, we are entering a new normal. And that new normal entails:
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Restaurant owners and retail leaders don’t have the luxury of isolating and focusing solely on their personal health. During this COVID-19 pandemic, you’re also fighting for the survival of your business as the negative impact of store closures continues to weigh heavily.
Read More »Effective digital messaging strategies for restaurants during uncertain times
In order to flatten the curve of COVID-19, restaurants have been ordered to close their doors to customers. While we hope businesses will reopen safely in due time, we’re left to navigate these unchartered waters.
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COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and impacted the way we do almost everything—from working, caring for our families and schooling, to shopping and entertainment. Business as usual has become business as unusual, requiring us to think differently about what customers care about and how to reach them. While many restaurants have closed their dining rooms and are only offering takeout or delivery, and…
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Identity resolution. It’s the foundation to executing—and measuring—effective, personalized restaurant marketing. You need it to go beyond one-size-fits-all offers to engaging diners in the highly relevant conversations and experiences they expect. In fact, identity resolution is one of the most critical parts of marketing—for restaurants and many other businesses.
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