Learn How Seed & Burke’s COVID-19 Segmentation Can Help COVID-19 has collectively impacted everything, from the way we think, feel and socialize, to the way we work, shop and parent. But despite the shared nature of the pandemic, people are reacting to it in very different manners.
Despite 2020 being “the year of the cancellation,” the holidays will, in fact, go on as scheduled. Sure the specifics may look a little different, but the true spirit of the season will be on full display as people adapt to make sure that COVID doesn’t cancel their holiday festivities.
It has been truly inspiring to see the way marketers have adapted to face the challenges presented by COVID-19. As designers, we’ve been particularly drawn to the evolution of packaging design during this unprecedented time.
COVID-19 has led to changes in shopping behaviors that have disrupted the retail ecosystem in ways that were previously unimaginable. Despite obvious concerns related to living through a global pandemic, consumers still need to shop for food, clothing, pet supplies and additional everyday essentials.
We’ve been keeping a watchful eye on the better-for-you audience throughout the pandemic. Early on, we saw a decline in better-for-you search interest and social media conversation, but we were impressed by how quickly the health-conscious audience resumed their previous behaviors.
Having a unique and relevant point of difference is nothing new when it comes to building brands with strong consumer relevance and appeal. However, the ways in which consumers view and interact with the world have now changed forever. And with that change, the importance of a point of difference has escalated to new heights.
