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An African American woman drinks a non alcoholic wine: Sober Curious
Cultural Insights

July 12, 2022

Why Is Sober Curious the New Cool?

The sober curious movement has taken the world by storm, and is only growing in popularity within North America. We wanted to know more about the whys behind this shift … and what people are choosing to sip instead. So we spoke with 25-year-old Hope Woodard about her entrance into the world of the sober curious, and her feelings on the movement.

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The Sound of sabbatical: team member kneeling on a mountain taking a photo of a mountain range
Empathy

March 17, 2022

The Sound of Sabbatical

Tired and stressed people do not perform well. So every 5 years we give employees an extra month off. Paid. In addition to all the usual holidays. The Sound of Sabbatical.

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COVID-19

November 22, 2021

How the Pandemic Changed the Way People Drink

People drink more these days (you heard it here first!), but that thirst isn’t just stronger than it was before the pandemic--it’s more complex. Brands must adapt to help people quench a steadier, not heavier, thirst among consumers on the other side of 2020.

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Cultural Insights

October 5, 2021

Myths about Gaming and Gamers

Gaming is a space that is giving us a glimpse of how the “real” world and “virtual” worlds converge. A space that is heavily impacting culture. Yet in some circles, gaming continues to be treated with niche status. A trending topic that’s not relevant to serious, grown-up businesses.

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Industry Smarts

September 24, 2021

Cat Behaviours at the Bowl: Cat Eats the Food

Owners judge a foods success not just on whether the cat eats it but whether they visibly enjoy it. When the cat likes and consistently eats the food most people breathe a giant sigh of relief. If a brand can establish itself (both mentally and emotionally) as the go-to brand early there is a strong likelihood they will still stay in-brand.

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Exploring Low No Alcohol Growth in Asia woman-with-a-glass
Cultural Insights

September 24, 2021

Exploring Low/No Alcohol Growth in Asia

Low and No Alcohol growth rates in Asia have typically been the same as the West. However, the region’s unique social and cultural context, along with its complicatedrelationship with alcohol,means that the reasons for that growth may not be the same. So what are the unique demands that L/NA is meeting in the market? And what category assumptions should alcohol brands be avoiding to ensure success in the region?

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Industry Smarts

September 24, 2021

Cat Behaviours at the Bowl: Cat Refuses the Food

Most owners are exceptionally good at interpreting their pet’s behaviour to determine whether they had made a good choice (success) or a bad one (failure). When a cat rejects the food, or even starts eating it but then stops, most owners begin to get a sinking sensation in their stomachs. How people respond in this moment can have a big influence on which brands ever make it into the basket again.

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happy person holding up a confused looking cat
Industry Smarts

June 2, 2021

The Cat Food Decision Making Journey

Understanding the psychology and behaviour behind each facet of the cat food decision-making journey to help brands understand exactly how to influence the cat owner at the right time, in the right place and at just the right moment.

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