Episode Details

The FMCG Marketing Daily — August 15, 2026 In this episode: • Unwell Hydration's collapse is a clear-eyed case study in why audience size is not a brand strategy — and what celebrity-backed CPG actually needs to survive at shelf. • Ferrero's acquisition of US wellness granola brand Purely Elizabeth reveals how traditional confectionery giants are using M&A to reposition their portfolios toward health-adjacent consumer occasions. • Crocs is launching a brand mascot as a long-term storytelling asset — a deliberate bet that character-led branding can deepen emotional equity beyond product and celebrity collaboration. Hosted by Marco & Klara. New episode every weekday. Tags: CPG, brand strategy, retail media, campaign intelligence, consumer goods, advertising, CMO