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Cue the crowds, we are now officially in the final run-up to the holidays. Stores are filling fast and the retail rush is tangible. CPG brands we see throughout the year are dressing up in their holiday packaging finery. In the madness of the busiest shopping month of the year, the holidays can pose challenges…
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Innovation to Help Brands Make Faster & Better Packaging Decisions (Teaneck, NJ) Global shopper insights agency, PRS IN VIVO, announced today the release of their AI Pack Screening Model, which applies data mining, artificial intelligence and an expert review process to quickly screen new packaging concepts. This is the first of a portfolio of innovative…
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At PRS IN VIVO, we are often asked about “trends” in packaging and shopper marketing, since we see so many shoppers, packs and products each year. And while some trends come-and-go (and are better described as “fads”), here are three fundamental patterns worth noting and exploring: Authenticity While we are skeptical of broad generalizations, it is fair to…
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Insights teams are under growing pressure to save time and money. And amid shrinking budgets, there’s a natural tendency to look for shortcuts. But in the world of packaging, the reality is that enormous resources are spent on testing new designs that never go to market. With that thought in mind, here are 3 best…
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In this article featured in BrandPackaging, Scott Young discusses how to successfully use behavioral economics and distinctive packaging to persuade this new generation of shoppers. Download
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Pierre Chandon is the L’Oreal-Chaired Professor of Marketing, Innovation, and Creativity at INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools. Pierre studies innovative food marketing solutions – particularly package and portion design – to improve consumer health and wellness, while preserving business growth and eating enjoyment. PRS IN VIVO is proud to have collaborated with…
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Brands have meticulously crafted and tweaked their product packaging visuals in order to expertly communicate key messages to their consumers on both a rational and emotional level. These packaging communications have mostly relied on our visual senses. However, our visual sense is only one of the five senses we have. In an extremely ever growing, competitive market,…
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The craft beer aisle can be somewhat of a sensory overload. The sheer variety is overwhelming, as there are hundreds of different breweries, each having several different styles. But this set up allows for exploring and experimentation, and can be a rewarding experience; provided that you like the beer you choose. Packaging often serves as…
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Winter may just be ending, but smoothie brand Innocent is still getting warm and cozy in the fridge section of supermarkets around Europe with their promotional “beanie bottles”. Since the beginning of the year, they’ve had heads turning (including mine – was heading to the chilled drink section to buy iced coffee but instead came…
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At PRS IN VIVO, many of our clients are now focused on partnering with retailers to grow product categories. While driving incremental growth is always challenging, we have seen “success stories” across different countries, categories and retail channels. Here are three avenues to consider: Packaging Innovation New product varieties and flavors (in familiar pack formats)…
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