top of page
INSIGHTS
LATEST NEWS AT SASSAFRAS MARKETING


AI as a Force Multiplier: From Insight to Idea to Activation
Shopper marketing has always lived in the tension between insight, constraint, and speed. Shopper marketing lives in the space between what retailers want, what shoppers actually do, and what brands can realistically execute. The challenge has always been turning fragmented insight into ideas that work in the real world - often under tight timelines, tight budgets, and even tighter constraints. That’s why AI matters so much to shopper agencies right now. Not because it replac
Matt Olson
Mar 164 min read


Driving Traffic Through Digital Marketing in Foodservice
Foodservice brands are operating in one of the most competitive and complex marketing environments in decades. Consumer expectations are rising, media consumption habits are fragmenting, and value sensitivity remains high. While food quality and operations still matter, digital marketing has become one of the most powerful and controllable levers for driving restaurant traffic . The foodservice marketing landscape has fundamentally shifted and digital is essential to success
Jennifer Holton
Feb 253 min read


Why Shopper Marketing
Shopper Marketing: Turning Awareness into Action Let’s be honest, everyone loves a good billboard. There’s something satisfying about seeing your brand larger than life, making strangers stop and go, “Ooooh, that’s cool!” That’s classic Above-The-Line (ATL) marketing. Big reach with big impressions. But here’s the kicker: your consumer sees the billboard… and then walks into the store… and buys the competitor’s product. Ouch. Welcome to the world of Shopper Marketing , where
Jennifer Holton
Feb 172 min read


Sweepstakes Done Right!
Sweepstakes can be magical or messy. Done right, they build buzz, move products, and collect valuable consumer data. Done wrong, they frustrate shoppers, attract the wrong audience, or worse, create legal headaches. Our POV: Sweepstakes should be strategic, simple, and shareable. 1. Start with Strategy Don’t launch a sweepstakes just to “do something fun.” Know your objective. Is it trial, repeat purchase, email sign-ups, or negotiation tactics with retailers? Prizes should b
Jennifer Holton
Feb 122 min read
bottom of page
