Category: Trends

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Fun with Generative AI

In preparing for my presentation on AI at the upcoming KKON23 event in Long Beach, I tried out some fun prompts to demo the capabilities of generative AI programs like ChatGPT and Midjourney. These are more elaborate than the usual...

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Exploring ChatGPT: marketing kombucha brands

The generative AI tool ChatGPT has been making waves. It’s (currently) free to use and accessible via any browser. If asked, it can generate results in multiple languages. It’s being used to write blog posts, college essays, spreadsheets, computer code,...

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Profile: Paper & Tea, Berlin, Germany

I’ve been curious about the growing popularity of quality teas worldwide, wondering if they signify an opportunity for kombucha brands to appeal to some of the same consumers. My review of The Republic of Tea noted the origins of this...

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Instagram Trends

Yesterday’s post was a general overview of the Dunroe Instagram analytics tool that briefly mentioned ways it can be used to spot trends in the industry. Here’s a more detailed look. It’s valuable to spot recent trends to the extent...

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Low-Alcohol drinks boom

Judith Evans reports in the Weekend Financial Times (subscription required) that drinks brands are looking “crack (the) code for growth in lockdown” by marketing “tempting wine, beer and spirit alternatives (to) defy sales gloom.” Booch News reported back in 2018...

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Kombucha: The Outer Limits

As the kombucha category continues to expand worldwide, there are several “interesting” variations on the gold standard of authentic, unpasteurized, raw kombucha coming onto the market. In the absence of a Standard of Identity for the drink, vendors are free...