Idahoan and Eckrich Team Up for DeCA Meal Deal Savings

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Reese Group Inc., on behalf of Idahoan Foods, and Smithfield Foods’ Eckrich brand, to create a cross-promotion for DeCA that brings both flavor and steep savings to its patrons during April and May. The promotion features Idahoan’s Mashed Potatoes and Eckrich’s Smoked Sausage. Both products were a natural Read more about Idahoan and Eckrich Team Up for DeCA Meal Deal Savings[…]

Firing Up Brand Sales in the Thick of a Pandemic

COVID-19 is still looming over us every single day. Not only do we have a threat to our health and economy, but in 2020, we also learned the fragility of our nation’s food supply chain. As a result of COVID, CPG supply and distribution issues have created a drop in retail consumer sales promotions worldwide, Read more about Firing Up Brand Sales in the Thick of a Pandemic[…]

Branch 5 Marketing Announces its 5th Anniversary as a Promotional Marketing Agency

I am very proud to announce that Branch 5 Marketing has crossed another milestone in the history of the company. On January 21st 2020, Branch 5 reached its fifth year in business! I wanted to take this occasion to reflect on five wonderful years as an independent agency with Branch 5. Established in January of Read more about Branch 5 Marketing Announces its 5th Anniversary as a Promotional Marketing Agency[…]

Design: Holiday Ham POS

Bells will be ringing for Smithfield Spiral Hams this month with our customized point of sale! The image below showcases a demo card and our uniquely designed coupon tags, which typically yield a much higher redemption than traditional tear pad coupons. POS kits included a variety of coupons with different application methods, display wrap, demo Read more about Design: Holiday Ham POS[…]

Design: Nov. – Dec. Cross Promotion in DeCA

I recently had the pleasure of working with OSCWebco and Riviana Foods Inc. to develop budget-friendly point of sale to help increase sales of their Ronzoni Pasta brand during the very busy holiday season where it is easy to lose visibility in Commissaries with the vast selection of festive items. What better way to get Read more about Design: Nov. – Dec. Cross Promotion in DeCA[…]

Design: November Price Advertising

Ahh, the holidays are near. If you think radio stations play Christmas music too early… try stepping in to the world of advertising. In early Fall, I began planning Smithfield® holiday media design, albeit WEEKS before kids are donning costumes for candy. It’s always exciting to put the proverbial tinsel in an Illustrator file and start Read more about Design: November Price Advertising[…]

October Armour Meatballs Promotion in DeCA

Here’s our October promotion for Armour Meatballs POS in store in action at Travis AFB! Patrons can simply buy two products and text “Meatballs” to 65047 to enter for a chance to win one of twenty-five (25) $50 Commissary gift cards and receive a bounce back coupon for Armour Meatballs! Shout out to OSCWebco’s Jason Read more about October Armour Meatballs Promotion in DeCA[…]

Mea Culpa! What’s Been Keeping Us Busy… (Client Samples)

Hi everyone! I’ve realize I’ve been caught up in the work and neglected to blog, of which I’ve derisively been reminded is a marketing faux pas for a professional such as myself. Mea culpa! The standoff ends now. The only way to do great work is to love what you do. Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of creating some Read more about Mea Culpa! What’s Been Keeping Us Busy… (Client Samples)[…]