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HI-CHEW turns to TikTok for new contest

Social platform will allow brand to engage with Gen Z, Millennial consumers.

August 23, 2021

TikTok is becoming the go-to app to interact with Gen Z and Millennial consumers, so HI-CHEW is bringing its fun-loving brand to the platform.

#StopHateForProfit

We support the candy companies halting Facebook ads as part of #StopHateForProfit

Companies including Hershey, Mars have stopped advertising on Facebook to protest hate speech on its platforms.

Crystal Lindell

July 8, 2020

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A number of confectionery companies are participating in the #StopHateForProfit campaign, and we wanted to take a moment to applaud them for doing so.

Millennials, Gen Z love Instagrammable desserts made with candy brands they know

New research from Hershey shows how to capture young consumers.

Alyse Thompson

August 8, 2018

It’s a sweet, simple truth: Most people like dessert. But what’s better than a regular dessert? One that features consumers’ favorite brands, according to new research from The Hershey Co. and The Center for Generational Kinetics.

Getting customers to ‘Like’ you. Really ‘like’ you

Which candy company is the most loved on Facebook? Whom should you hire to run your online marketing? And what can the confectionery industry can learn from casinos?

Crystal Lindell

March 1, 2013

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Picture this: It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Your company just spent millions of dollars to run an ad during the big game. The spot was great, the feedback was great, you’re breathing a sigh of relief that it’s over, and you silently hope the sales will be great.

Which candy companies use social media best?

Hint: It’s about so much more than "Likes."

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2012

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It turns out that candy companies really "like" Facebook. Or at least there’s where a majority of them have focused their social media efforts.

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

To celebrate the 75th year of this prestigious award, we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2022 Kettle Award.

Items Tagged with 'social media and candy'

ARTICLES

HI-CHEW turns to TikTok for new contest

We support the candy companies halting Facebook ads as part of #StopHateForProfit

Millennials, Gen Z love Instagrammable desserts made with candy brands they know

Getting customers to ‘Like’ you. Really ‘like’ you

Which candy companies use social media best?

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