m&m student project
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Sekerak + Longo + Keeler
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2012 Results:
Sales of M&M Singles are Lagging:
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2013 Objective: Increase Sales of Milk Chocolate and
Peanut M&M’s Singles
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Research:
Competitive Analysis (Nutrition)
In-Store Visits
Focus Group
Quantitative Survey
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Why are singles sales lagging?
• We observed C-store and grocery checkout lines• Whenever there was a wait at checkout, nearly every single customer was doing this:
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This phenomenon is known as “Mobile Blindness”
Mobile blindness has been attributed to an 8.2% drop in sales
of U.S. consumer magazines in 2012.
Source: BloombergMonday, April 22, 13
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How can M&M’s fight mobile blindness?
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By finding secondary display opportunities in stores.
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But where?
We looked to consumers for the answer:
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M&M’s Perceptions
"Part of me believes that chocolate is not bad for me, its caffeine-y and a nice pick me up.”-Brittany, Lobbyist
"In a small little amount I think its fine... we used to eat them before track meets."-Beau, Account Executive
"Our soccer coach used to give us Peanut M&Ms before games - its protein and quick energy."-Madeleine, Law Student
Source: Brandcenter focus group, Feb. 2013Monday, April 22, 13
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Insight:
Active adults perceive M&M’s - especially peanut M&M’s - as a health-neutral candy
(not healthy, not unhealthy).
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M&M’s Nutritional Profile:
Milk Chocolate:• Low in cholesterol and very low in sodium• No hydrogenated oil• No preservatives
Peanut: • Low in cholesterol and sodium• No hydrogenated oil• No preservatives • 2 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein
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M&M’s Eaters Are Concerned About Health and Fitness
Source: SimmonsMonday, April 22, 13
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M&M’s Eaters Are Concerned About Health and Fitness
• 51% exercise regularly• 65% try to eat healthier food
Source: Simmons
Among those who said M&M’s was the brand of candy they eat most often:
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M&M’s Eaters are More Active than Average Americans
• 48% play a sport “every chance they get” • 17% more likely to lift weights (vs. average American, age 18+)
• 36% more likely to take supplements
Source: SimmonsMonday, April 22, 13
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M&M’s Eaters are More Active than Average Americans
• 48% play a sport “every chance they get” • 17% more likely to lift weights (vs. average American, age 18+)
• 36% more likely to take supplements
Source: Simmons
Display opportunity
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Place M&M’s with protein bars, diet shakes and workout supplements in grocery stores. Shelf talkers
will complete the connection.
Recommendation:
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Where else could M&M’s be placed?
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Insight:
Adults see M&M’s as an energy booster more than a candy.
"Part of me believes that chocolate is not bad for me, its caffeine-y and a nice pick me up.”-Brittany, Lobbyist
"Our soccer coach used to give us Peanut M&Ms before games - its protein and quick energy."-Madeleine, Law Student
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And quant data backs this up:
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M&M’s Eaters and Energy
• 16% more likely to drink energy drinks• Over-index on most-popular energy drinks
Source: SimmonsMonday, April 22, 13
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Place M&M’s near energy drinks and sodas.
Recommendation:
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Recap:
• ‘Mobile blindness’ is hurting impulse buys at checkout
• To combat this trend, M&M’s should find alternative displays in-store
• People who eat M&M’s are more active and health-conscious than the average American➡ Place M&M’s near diet and workout supplements
• People who eat M&M’s are more likely to be seeking an energy boost➡ Place M&M’s near energy drinks and sodas
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Thank You.
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