Light users drive CPG growth

We’re big believers in reach-based planning because over & over we’ve seen it drive business results. A new study released in 2022 shows that using broad-reaching campaigns to attract “super-light” users is key to brand growth.

 

Research* was conducted on 55 CPG brands across 12 categories. The study found that “super-light” users (defined as someone who purchased a brand 5 times or less over a 5 year period) are responsible to driving long-term success. These “super-light” users represent, on average, over 75% of unique brand purchasers. And the smaller the brand, the higher the percentage, so this type of user is particularly important for challenger brands.

 

So what does this mean?

  • Penetration is more important than retention; trial matters more than loyalty

  • Mass reach campaigns are most likely to reach occasional buyers

  • Consistent and continuous messaging will help maximize reach

*Reaching “super light” buyers is critical for CPG Brand Success, Stephen Whiteside. WARC