Author archive for Rachel Boucher
Craft Beer Brand Launches an IPA and a Pop-Up Strategy
The IPA or India Pale Ale is the No. 1 category in craft beer, and expectedly, the competition for attention is stiff. So when Cooperstown, NY-based Brewery Ommegang set out to launch Nirvana IPA, its first American-style IPA, the company took a cue from experiential. Rather than take a conventional route with a special on-premise...
Grill Academy Tour: Weber Eyes Consumer Classes
After a successful inaugural year targeting retail associates in 2014, Weber has expanded the Weber Grill Academy Experience mobile tour—and this spring, the brand is evolving the strategy to include a consumer-focused leg in the schedule. The program, which launched in February, has expanded from two touring units to three units, splitting coverage across the...
Social Media Top Tip: How To Work With Bloggers
The “blogosphere” has grown up. Yes, bloggers are still self-publishers. It’s what distinguishes them from traditional media. But today’s top bloggers can wield enormous power and influence over purchase decisions. According to one study, 41 percent of consumers say that blogs are among the top three sources that influence their purchase decisions, beating out branded...
Influencer Event Brews Content For Pure Leaf
To give the launch of its first-ever TV spot a boost and set its product apart in a competitive category, Pure Leaf Iced Tea hosted an intimate influencer experience at Gray’s Loft in midtown Manhattan on April 16. We were there. Here’s a look inside. When attendees arrived at the crisp white penthouse (fewer than...