We’re a month into 2021 and it’s clear that the “Everything Bagel” phenomena is here to stay. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any phenomena in the food space quite […]
Joe Smith’s Brands to Watch 2021
After the year that was, we found ourselves among the many prognosticators who had to throw most of our 2020 predictions out the window. Crises emerged, discussions evolved, and markets shifted. While […]
Super Bowl Ads vs. Social Media
Football fanatics look forward to Super Bowl Sunday for the competitive nature of the championship game and the good food it brings. But in recent years, the commercials have grown […]
5 In 5: Pandemic Baby Bust, Spinach Sends Emails, Hive Social, Lighthearted Super Bowl, Hands-Free Nike’s
Each week, Padilla’s Insights + Strategy team stands at the intersection of people, culture and brands to bring you five stories that you can read in five minutes. 1. Pandemic […]
Food & Nutrition Trends in the New Year
Welcome to 2021 – we’re eating, shopping and purchasing differently than 12 months ago. And while the vaccine brings hope that routines will soon return, has the pandemic permanently reshaped […]
Celebrating Black History Month (U.S. and Canada)
Black History Month is commemorated every February in the United States and Canada. Have you ever wondered why February? In 1926, a group led by Harvard-educated African American historian Carter […]
Company Culture is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Although vaccines are rolling out across the country, COVID-19 variants also are showing up, which means many companies will continue to delay a return to the office. As a result, […]
Social Media Strikes Again: This Time in the Stock Market
Recently, it has been the talk of the internet. GameStop this. AMC that. Have you invested? Do I buy stock? What does this have to do with me? Whether you’re […]
5 In 5 Super Bowl Edition: M&M’s Zoom Call, Big Brands Opt Out, Poetry x Football, Chipotle On Sustainability, Hellmann’s Tackles Food Waste
Each week, Padilla’s Insights + Strategy team stands at the intersection of people, culture and brands to bring you five stories that you can read in five minutes. 1. M&M’s […]
2021 – Brands as Agents of Change
2021 came in like a lion, but, with the inauguration behind us, there has come a collective sigh — a moment. In this moment, brands must invest time in setting […]