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Fourthmeal... the meal between dinner and breakfast. It's been almost 20 years since we introduced this crazy idea that didn't just elevate the business, but truly became part of the cultural lexicon. The team at FCB Irvine and Taco Bell realized that 'spice up the night' had done great things for the business, but wanted to provoke the fast food industry as only TB could. Strategically, we leaned into the fact that the food did more than just fill you up, but late at night it was more about 'feeding your carnivorous side' (aka the main idea from the brief). Since then, seeing how the business has continued to evolve, creative that pushed deeper into the role Fourthmeal can play in people's nights, and as the CBO said at the time... "TB is really just late night food we eat during the day". Remembering our crew that created this iconic idea... Chris D'Amico, Michelle Purcell, Teddy Brown, Sean Hardwick, Richard Pinnella, Cooper Olson... they've all gone onto great things, but this is one that I always go back to. #Fourthmeal #iconic #brands #creativeideas #business #latenight #FCB #advertising #campaigns #makingithappen #TBT #throwbackthursday #socal #creative #marketing #provoke #strategy #brandstrategy #creativestrategy #fastfood #qsrmarketing #qsr https://lnkd.in/e2xZZf3t

In today's video, we're diving deep into Burger King's Controversial Headlines to uncover the truth behind the recent outrage. Why are these headlines causing such a stir? We'll analyze the impact on the brand, customer reactions, and what this means for the fast-food industry. Stay tuned as we break down each controversial statement, gather expert opinions, and offer an unbiased look at this unfolding story. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content like this! #BurgerKingControversy #FastFoodNews #ControversialHeadlines #BrandImpact #ConsumerReaction #FastFoodIndustry #MediaAnalysis #UnbiasedReporting #TruthBehindTheBuzz #FoodIndustryInsights

Ever been to a posh restaurant? It's like stepping into a whole new world! From fancy napkins to menu items that sound like a foreign language, every moment is an adventure. But amidst the elegance and etiquette, there's a thrill in trying new flavors and dishes you can't pronounce. 🍔🍟 Would you fancy some (Heinz) ketchup after seeing it? Check out the ad and share your thoughts! How important do you think authenticity is in modern advertising? 🤔 #Marketing #Branding #Heinz #EdSheeran #Advertising #Authenticity #Creativity #EnglishLearning #ESL #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #A2level https://lnkd.in/dKVEVh-Z

Not trying to say that Phil Morton and Tim Loo can divine the future when it comes to brand experience but this might suggest otherwise 🔮. Our thinking at the time (circa 2011), was digital shifted power to consumers through, sharing and comparing their experiences at will. No longer could companies promise, advertise and market their way to success. They would actually need to deliver or risk damaging their trust and goodwill. Expectations would be shaped as much, if not more, by their experiences rather than the marketing of them. Connecting cross functionally across product, marketing, technology and operations would become critical and it still is today. #product #brandexperience #brandexperiencegap

Recently, Las Vegas restaurant "Dirt Dog" hosted a "Bluey" themed event that was open to the public. As expected, it yielded a strong turnout from families and kids that love Bluey. However, the guests were deeply underwhelmed by the whole event as the character itself wasn't authentic, long lines, slow service, and a myriad of other issues. This left many of the children incredibly unhappy/disappointed and the restaurant received strong condemnation from those who attended despite issuing an apology. This is not different for PR/Marketing. Expectations are at an all time high for our industry and we are frequently asked from CEO's, executives and sales teams to issue a press release or pitch a story that they're excited about. However, (as i've seen many of my peers mention lately), reporters simply aren't going to cover something that's not news worthy and a press release could potentially cause unintended embarrassment or agitate customers, if press leading up to a product launch doesn't meet the mark. So, when you're having discussions with the company you support or your leadership team, set realistic expectations and discuss the unintended consequences of moving forward with an announcement cement or pitch. Talk about tangible alternatives that can satisfy their requests until you're truly read to do a media campaign. How do you handle this with your client or company? What are you best practices for this type of scenario? #pr #communications #marketing #pressreleases #mediarelations #pitching #consumers #expectations #leadership #sales #bluey #vegas #restaurants #b2c #b2b

We're back with another Pricing Weekly episode. This week we discuss some more unique pricing strategies like outcome-based pricing using differentiation. Tune in to hear for yourself!

A lot to like about last nights founder Q&A at Mission Kitchen where we got to ask Amy Moring from Hunter & Gather and Christopher Kong from Better Nature Tempeh all the questions. 🍜Being at Mission Kitchen - still waiting on my food product idea just so I can become a member here.  🍜Listening to 2 founders who took the hard path to create categories from scratch. One of the toughest challenges there is but also how you grow the fastest if/when you get traction.  🍜Intimate vibe that felt more like a conversation - not often you get to do that in a small group. Helped by how nice and transparent the speakers were.  🍜Amy Win's legendary tempeh dal Both founders created a category no-one else is in, started with a small (but not too small) niche rather than going after everyone and invested in relentless customer education. All the things I believe in - always inspiring hearing the success it brings others. No coincidence they’re both B Corps either. Thanks to team Mission Kitchen Amy Win Ivan Cardoso for another great event. Hope to make the next one. #foodanddrink #foodandbeverage #hospitality #foodmarketing

Have you noticed the changes in berries pricing? 🍓 As a relatively commoditized industry, Driscoll's has changed their pricing strategy via. taste differentiation (i.e., Sweetest Batch). In this way, they are able to use outcome-based pricing to set themselves apart from key competitors. Watch this week's Pricing Weekly episode to learn more about this strategy and the benefits it can bring. https://lnkd.in/gZepMbxf

Long time small businesses are always the backbone of the local economy. A Bushel & A Peck is one such business in Clayton which we're proud to continue to support. #ClaytonBusiness #ABushelandAPeck #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses #ShopClayton #ShopNorthmont #ClaytonCommercial #ClaytonDevelopment #ClaytonOhio #BestPlacetoRaiseaFamily

Here's an unexpected ad from Burger King celebrating their 70th anniversary: “70 years later, and the fire’s still burning, Flame grilled since 1954.” Beyond being attention grabbing and playful, what I especially like is that Burger King highlights older subjects in a youthful way. Typically ads use older people to show them in a kind of helpless or senile manner. The copy and art direction highlights Burger King’s flame grilled concept without being mundane or down-the-middle. This easily could’ve been a lame promotional campaign talking about everything they’ve achieved, but they went a different direction and it paid off. #marketing #advertising