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The Digiday Podcast

Magic Spoon co-founder Gabi Lewis talks cereal brand's expanded retail footprint and marketing strategy

Feb 13, 2024
Magic Spoon, a DTC cereal brand, discusses expanding to 16,000 retailers, changing ad strategies to include in-store displays, and tackling measurement challenges. They explore social media growth, nostalgic marketing tactics, and navigating the evolving social media landscape. The podcast also touches on online sales challenges, traditional marketing channels in the digital age, and the brand's unique positioning in a competitive market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Magic Spoon successfully expanded to retail stores like Target and Costco post online launch, diversifying its advertising strategy to measure offline in-store ads alongside direct response ads.
  • Magic Spoon's influencer strategy evolved to include affiliate programs, flat fee collaborations, and user-generated content, balancing polished and authentic content across social platforms.

Deep dives

Magic Spoon's Shift to Retail Strategy and Attribution Measurement

Magic Spoon, a DTC cereal brand, expanded to retail stores like Target and Costco after its successful online launch. By broadening its retail footprint, they diversified their advertising approach to measure offline in-store ads in addition to direct response ads. The challenge lies in accurately measuring the impact of online activities on offline sales, aiming to understand the halo effect of online efforts translating to tangible retail success.

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