Digital Media

April 25, 2025

10 Deliciously Devious Marketing Lessons from White Lotus Season 3

The third season of HBO’s hit series “White Lotus” served up more than just murder, mayhem, and meditation in Thailand—it delivered a masterclass in modern marketing. As the characters navigated spiritual awakenings and deadly encounters at the luxurious resort, brands were cooking up partnerships faster than a Thai street food…

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Food Campaigns

April 9, 2025

Unlocking Growth Through Small Bets: A Strategic Guide for Food Marketers

In today’s hypercompetitive food marketing landscape, even established brands struggle to cut through the noise. While foundational strategies like OTT campaigns, social media activations, and PR outreach remain critical, forward-thinking CMOs are increasingly layering in small bets—nimble, low-investment initiatives with outsized potential for brand elevation. These tactical plays aren’t replacements…

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Digital Food Campaigns Food PR Media Other

February 13, 2020

Agency Jargon. Useless Soft Metrics. It’s Time for Food Agency BS Bingo!

We’ve all heard the saying, “If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS.” If you ever feel like your agency is leaning a little too heavily on the “baffle” side of this equation, then it's time for you to deploy the Food Agency BS Bingo Card. It’s…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO

Why We Should Eliminate All Food Commodity Marketing Boards

Consumer Insights & Trends

January 21, 2020

Why We Should Eliminate All Food Commodity Marketing Boards

I have a confession to make. I hate food commodity marketing boards. You may find my opinion surprising, given that my firm has enjoyed a great track record of helping food commodity marketing boards accomplish their goals for over thirty years. I’ll explain my reasoning in a minute. But first, we need a…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO

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Food Campaigns Food PR

October 3, 2018

Improvisational Food Marketing: Lessons from Jonathan Winters

I first met Jonathan Winters in a local cigar store that is owned by a pal of mine. Mr. Winters was the only customer in the shop one day when I walked in. A bit of small talk ensued, during which Jonathan asked me where I was from. When I…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO

Male and Female in white protective beekeeping suits holding full comb giving thumbs up

Consumer Insights & Trends

April 26, 2018

Beekeeping and Business: The Best Secrets To Success

When EvansHardy+Young first began working with the National Honey Board several years ago, I thought it might be useful and interesting to learn about beekeeping. So I located some bees, purchased some hive boxes and embarked upon a new hobby. What started as a curiosity soon grew into a passion.…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO

Consumer Insights & Trends

December 28, 2017

Lessons Learned from Restaurant Icon Dave Thomas

One of the great benefits of working at a food marketing agency is all of the incredible people you have the opportunity to meet. Some are fascinating characters, some become close friends, and if you’re lucky, you occasionally meet someone who is truly inspirational and has a lasting influence on…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO

White plate of colorful food on metal table with hands garnishing

Consumer Insights & Trends

February 10, 2017

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Fruit & Veggie Marketers

Stephen Covey first published his hugely popular book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, back in 1989. Since then, a cottage industry seems to have risen up with various pundits proposing their own “seven habits” lists for all kinds of industries and interests. I’m no pundit—and I’m certainly no Stephen…

Dennis Hardy, President / CEO