In a new twist on its #feedingthefuture campaign, The Economist is encouraging Londoners to try free nutritious soup made from vegetables destined for the rubbish bin. Engaging with people through a branded mobile trike, the iconic newspaper is showing people that ugly, discoloured or misshapen produce, which is rejected by supermarkets, can still be eaten and tastes great.
The campaign, devised by marketing agency Sense, forms part of The Economistâs successful Real World experiential strategy designed to increase the media brandâs subscriptions through bringing its content to life in the real world. Supermarketsâ and consumersâ obsession with âperfectâ fruit and vegetables is driving the global food waste problem, with 600,000 tonnes of food thrown away each year in the UK by restaurants alone.
âThe #feedingthefuture campaign challenges potential readers to consider new ideas and solutions to reflect on more environmentally sustainable approaches towards food production and consumption,â said Marina Haydn, executive vice president, circulation and retail marketing at The Economist.
Commenting on the latest activation, Sense Senior Account Manager Daniel Hennessey said: âGiving away warming tasty waste-food soup on a cold winterâs day is a great way to get people talking about The Economistâs content in an engaging way. By challenging peopleâs perception about the food we throw away, this activity self-selects the globally curious consumer â just the kind of people who enjoy reading The Economist â increasing brand awareness and driving subscription sales at the same time.â
The campaign started on 29 November in Liverpool Street, before visiting One New Change (30 November). It will also visit Denmark Hill (4 December) and Victoria Station (5 and 6 December). It will then run from January to March 2018 at various other London locations including Canary Wharf, Waterloo, Paddington, Euston, Kingâs Cross and London Bridge.
To date, the #feedingthefuture campaign has generated more than 60,000 subscribers globally for The Economist across five continents.
Source: Sense
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