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Dig into the latest insights in food and beverage, foodservice, tourism, hospitality and more.

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The short answer: GLP-1 medications are reducing appetite, shifting food preferences and lowering overall consumption—creating major changes for marketers as well as foodservice, CPG and restaurant brands in 2026.

Search is changing fast, especially for foodservice and travel brands. More people are getting the answers they need from AI summaries and conversational tools, often without ever clicking through to a website.

It’s no secret to food, beverage and travel marketers that consumers’ attention spans are shrinking.

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Food, beverage and travel marketers, it’s time for a pop quiz.

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With advertising noise louder than ever, especially in the food, beverage and tourism industries, brands are getting bolder to break through. This increased pressure combined with the rise of social media has changed the game for creative marketing. Now, authenticity, humor and unpredictability are starting to matter more than polish or perfection. Enter chaos marketing—a […]

In branding and marketing, few tools are more powerful than archetypes. These timeless characters (think Hero, Rebel, Caregiver, Sage) create genuine connections with target audiences.

What started as an old-school marketing move is now becoming fuel for viral moments.

Email marketing is often seen as just a sales tool, but it’s so much more. When used effectively, it’s a platform where brand voice shines.

In the food, beverage and hospitality industries, compelling visuals are everything.