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Connected Packaging and the Future of Brand Storytelling

Connected Packaging and the Future of Brand Storytelling

by Melissa Simmerman | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Strategy, Ecommerce, Innovation, Packaging Design

Connected Packaging and the Future of Brand Storytelling   Before the pandemic, marketers would often ask us: do people really use QR codes? It made sense when QR codes were relatively new and untested, and scanning something with your phone’s camera was still...
The Experiential Branding Tool You’re Probably Missing

The Experiential Branding Tool You’re Probably Missing

by Melissa Simmerman | Apr 25, 2024 | Brand Strategy, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Sales and Influencer Kits

Sales and Influencer Kits: The Experiential Branding Tool You’re Missing   There are four buzzwords around Kaleidoscope these days: Sales and Influencer Kits. They aren’t new, but increasingly our client partners are asking for them, and for good reason....
Thirsting for Change

Thirsting for Change

by Jennifer Garcia | Nov 28, 2023 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership

CPG Trends Thirsting For Change How Disruptive Brands are Shaping the Beverage Landscape of Tomorrow Jennifer GarciaDesign Director November 28, 2023 In the ’90s (bless them), the world saw a surge in the popularity of bottled water, with brands like Evian becoming...
4 Winning Strategies for CPG Start-Ups

4 Winning Strategies for CPG Start-Ups

by Phil Soutar | Sep 18, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership

Strategy Launching a Brand 4 Winning Strategies for CPG Start-Ups Phil SoutarSr. Account Manager September 19, 2023 At Kaleidoscope, we’ve worked to bring the stories, identities, and design language of many start-up CPG brands to life, including better-for-you...
How To Make Better Strategic Decisions For Your Brand

How To Make Better Strategic Decisions For Your Brand

by Melissa Simmerman | Sep 6, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership

Strategy How To Make Better Decisions For Your Brand Melissa SimmermanDirector, Strategy September 6, 2023 Whenever we tell the story of our partnership with Fairlife—back when it was an emerging startup and before it was acquired by Coca-Cola—there is one anecdote...
The Environmentally Friendly Packaging Strategies Brands Can’t Ignore

The Environmentally Friendly Packaging Strategies Brands Can’t Ignore

by Melissa Simmerman | Jul 19, 2023 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Sustainability

Sustainability The Environmentally Friendly Packaging Strategies Brands Can’t Ignore Melissa Simmerman Director, Strategy July 20, 2023 Who else thinks it’s extraordinarily wasteful to open a single-use plastic bag, only to find more single-use plastic bags...
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