Andrea Hernández, the muscle behind Snaxshot, discusses the millennial bodega, nonalcoholic beers, Walmart as the new pantry Kith, grocercore, and more. The podcast explores nostalgic McDonaldland characters, Walmart's cool factor, success of non-alcoholic beverages, CPG trends, and culinary experiences like homemade ceviche.
Elevating mundane items into status symbols boosts product desirability, leveraging appearance in marketing strategies.
Nostalgia-driven retro branding in food marketing fosters consumer emotional connections and impactful campaigns.
Deep dives
The Influence of Aesthetics on Consumer Behavior and Brand Relevance
Taking mundane items and elevating them into status symbols has become a trend, with old brands rejuvenating their relevance by focusing on appearance. This strategy of making products visually appealing to consumers to enhance their status and desirability is prevalent in today's market.
The Nostalgic Niche: Exploring McDonald's Character Revivals and the Impact of Nostalgia Marketing
McDonald's successful revival of characters like Grimace, tied to nostalgia, showcases the enduring power of retro branding. The engagement with nostalgia, especially in food marketing, capitalizes on consumer emotional connections and memories to create impactful campaigns.
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages and the Appeal of NA Beer in Urban Culture
Non-alcoholic beverages, particularly NA beer, are experiencing a surge in popularity, mirroring the cultural shift towards health-conscious choices and urban trends. Brands like Athletic Brewing and Partake are successfully tapping into this market by offering flavorful, alcohol-free options catering to diverse consumer preferences.
Grocer Core: The Fusion of Food, Retail, and Lifestyle Trends in the Millennial Generation
The emergence of Grocer Core signifies a blend of food, retail, and lifestyle trends, where quirky grocery merch and trendy brands become symbols of cultural relevance and social currency. Retailers like Foxtrot Market and Pop-Up Grocer curate a unique experience, bridging the gap between retail space and social hangouts.
Snaxshot, the curatorial and slightly mercurial grocery newsletter and community, has grown into an industry force, read by consumer packaged goods executives and members of food media on a near-religious level. Andrea Hernández is the muscle behind this influential publication, and we were lucky to have her back in the studio to talk about what is interesting to her in the grocery store, or, shall we say, the “millennial bodega.” We also talk about nonalcoholic beers, Threads, our happy birthday Grimace hangover, grocercore, and how “Walmart is the new pantry Kith.”