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September 2013
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THANK YOU FOR ASKINGUS TO RESPOND TO THE
FOODSERVICE BRIEF
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KEY CHALLENGESConsidering your brief it would seem you have several key
challenges to address...
1 2 3Understand the
design and brand solution
v.s. ‘Sophisticated’ and distinctive
territory
Give clear direction for
optimising �nal pack solution
Create a compelling
story for the trade
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AUDIENCEAs a food service item, consumers won’t actually be purchasing the products in this range, however, it is important that the brand creates desire and aspiration in order to compete in a market with a very established competitor.
This creates two audiences...
COFFEE SHOP OWNERS COFFEE SHOP/BAR GOERS Definition: to be confirmed by Tate & Lyle
Definition: to be confirmed by Tate & Lyle
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OUR PRINCIPLESSeek both functional andemotional engagement�(purchase triggers vs. Brand engagement)1.
2.Get context, look beyondyour category3.
Research should always bereal time, and always seek real behaviour
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THE FLOWQUANT
PACK RESPONSE
COMPLETE CONSUMER RATIONALE SELLING TOOL
QUALDIAGNOSTIC
Online survey Online analysis
Quant screenerconsumer n=100Cafe owners n=25 6 questions to test:
• Fit Vs. brand objective (sophistication – max of 3 objectives)
• Standout on shelf
• Distinctiveness Vs. Monin
Diagnostic taking 15 respondents from the quant screener and probing response
Activities:• Emotional engagement with brand
• Pack fit Vs. brand (emotional and funtional triggers)
• Optimisation
TRADESTORY
Mini film
Taking a small selection of respondents and conducting filmed depths…
ObjectiveTo film response to design and brand in order to compile vox pops for a trade film of 2-3mins
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QUANTONLINE
Activities3 x new pack designsn=125
AudienceSplit cells across coffee shop goers and coffee shop ownersConsumers = 100Coffee shop owners = 25
Output• Robust assessment of pack designs in terms of understanding, relevance, appeal and motivational potential.
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ONLINEBLOGGING
AudienceSplit cells across coffee shopgoers and coffee shop owners
Time5 days online blogging
Output• Emotional response to pack designs• Category sector mapping Vs. competition• Usage, occasion and fit vs. sophistication territory
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TRADESTORYFILM
MethodConducting a handful of depths with consumers and filming these to accompany the final debrief and to act as a trade film.
ActivitiesUsing 6 respondents from the previous online activity and filming a 30 minute depth with each, followed by The Mix creating a storyboard for 2-3min film.
OutputA 2-3 minute film to be used by the marketing and trade team. Film to be a combination of vox pops and graphics.
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DELIVERABLESResponse to the pack design in terms of emotional and rational engagement1.
2. Reccomendation and optimisation vs. sophistication, distinctiveness and standout
3. Creation of a compelling trade story based on consumer insight
TIMINGS
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WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3
QUANTPACK RESPONSE
Online survey
QUALDIAGNOSTIC
Online analysis
TRADESTORY
Mini film
From sign-off (September 27th) final debrief with audience film, 18th October
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