All Social media articles
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Comment & Opinion
The Secrets of TikTok Shop: Untold points to an addictive shopping habit
Brands and retailers are clambering to be part of TikTok Shop. It’s little wonder
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News
M&S koftas bamboozle disappointed shopper
Online commenters soon put the M&S shopper right, calling her a ‘silly goose’
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News
Dubai-style chocolate reduced to clear in Tesco due to system error
Godiva’s Pistachio & Kadayif bars were listed by Tesco earlier this month for a limited run
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News
Aldi unveils festival nail art featuring Nordpak and baked beans
The supermarket has partnered with nail artist and Instagram creator Sophie Parkinson to create a collection of intricate 3D manicures showcasing miniature versions of Aldi favourites
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Comment & Opinion
Click, buy, cook: why brands can’t ignore social sales
Direct social purchasing was always going to be the next logical next step from online shopping, says Ian Colvin of Greenpark
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Whitepapers
Generation Flex: How Gen Z shoppers are redefining the grocery aisle
Generation Flex is rewriting the rules of the grocery aisle. From flexitarian habits to viral food trends, this 13- to 28-year-old cohort blends values with indulgence, reshaping how and why they shop, one basket at a time.
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Analysis & Features
Exclusive data: GLP-1’s impact on UK food and drink consumption
So far, many food and drink businesses have been sceptical that weight-loss drugs will have any major impact on them. But new studies show the opposite is true
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Comment & Opinion
Jolly Rancher warning: why food safety should be a priority
Retailers hoping to cash in on the latest viral confectionery trends should take this week’s headlines about illegal candy imports as a warning
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News
Nestlé launches in-house AI service to ‘create high-quality product content at scale’
The fmcg giant has created “exact 3D virtual replicas of physical products” – called digital twins – which can be quickly adjusted or localised digitally
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News
PepsiCo partners with Squid Game on ‘Flamin’ Hot or Not?’ packs
One in four crisps in each limited-edition pack is extra spicy
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Comment & Opinion
Can brands make fibre as cool as protein?
People get enough protein, meaning high-fibre claims have greater commercial potential, says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Analysis & Features
From jingle to sonic logo: how sonic branding is evolving
The ‘jingle’ may feel dated, but sound is still crucial to the way consumers perceive brands. How is sonic branding evolving in the modern media landscape?
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News
Mash Direct back in the black after ‘reset with purpose’
Mash Direct grew sales to just under £24m in the 10-month period to 31 December 2024, according to its latest accounts
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Comment & Opinion
TikTok needs to start acting like the food retailer it now is
TikTok claims it has ‘policies and processes’ and ‘strict measures’ to ensure the safety of food sold on TikTok Shop. But it’s evidently not enough
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News
TikTok Shop allergen scandal proves ‘urgent need to future-proof’ food safety system
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is calling on government to update the UK’s food safety and integrity framework
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News
Food being sold on TikTok Shop without allergen warnings
The social media and e-commerce platform has been dubbed ‘the wild west of food labelling’
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Promotional Features
How can soft drinks win back Gen Z?
Young consumers are demanding far more from the fizzy drinks category than a sugary pick-me-up. How can brands rise to the occasion?
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Comment & Opinion
What the M&S cyberattack tells us about modern crisis comms
In an era where engagement, not accuracy, determines reach, crisis comms cannot be confined to corporate statements and press releases, says Scott Sadeghian-Tehrani, media strategy director at 26PMX
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News
Dentsu adds eye-tracking insights to retail media planning tools
The move marks ‘a pivotal shift in how brands engage with consumers’ Dentsu said
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News
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes taps ‘swicy’ trend with Hot Honey flavour
Owner Pladis has looked to the hot honey craze for its latest flavour inspiration