K-vegas Nuts

Noteworthy

+ K-Vegas Nuts has recently adjusted their strategic focus, growth plans, and market positioning. As a part of this, they have undergone an intense brand overhaul, created new positioning, and a near-total reworking of their visual identity. After finding great success locally, K-Vegas Nuts is looking to the future by securing grocer placements, new distribution deals, and overall expansion in the region. K-Vegas Nuts is looking to expand beyond the local, ‘mom-and-pop’ shop feel and into being a quality-first competitor in the snack game. Additionally, they are expanding their product offerings and, while the wider variety isn’t a primary focus, it should be a consideration.

+ While K-Vegas Nuts has grown far beyond their humble, small-town beginnings, they are still a husband and wife run business that is committed to actual quality ingredients. Their product wasn’t developed in a lab with eyes for profit, it was developed in the owner’s kitchen in a small town in North Carolina using local ingredients. They are authentic to themselves and that authenticity translates into believability.

The Brand

Founded by a passionate husband-and-wife duo, K-Vegas Nuts is a dynamic peanut company rooted in a commitment to quality and local ingredients. Beginning as a humble local passion project, their journey has evolved, expanding into a prominent presence in grocery stores across the southeast. Their success lies in the fusion of edginess with a warm family atmosphere, offering a unique twist to the peanut experience. They take pride in sourcing locally, ensuring freshness and flavor in every bite. K-Vegas Nuts is more than a snack; it’s a testament to their dedication to quality, taste, and the joy of sharing delicious moments with loved ones.

And they needed a brand that reflected as much.

The Campaign

The approach:

A fully integrated, multifaceted campaign designed to have multiple touchpoints with the consumer through a variety of mediums.

The message:

Following a substantial rebrand, K-Vegas Nuts needed a dual-purpose awareness campaign to solidify its market presence. Centered around the company’s new slogan: “crazy. good. nuts.,” the first message concentrates on boosting brand awareness and recognition, emphasizing the bigger, bolder, more cohesive identity through targeted digital and traditional advertising channels. This includes engaging social media campaigns, collaborations with influencers, and strategic placement in high-traffic areas. Simultaneously, the second message aims to highlight K-Vegas Nuts’ unique brand personality, utilizing storytelling and relatable content to connect with consumers. By combining these strategies, the campaign seeks not only to increase visibility but also to authentically showcase K-Vegas Nuts as the go-to choice for a distinctive and flavorful peanut experience, ultimately converting new consumers.

The audience:

While previously focused more on a local audience with no clear target audience apart from proximity, KVN is looking to target 18-35 year old college students and professionals that are interested in healthier snacks or just looking for delicious savory snacks with a bold flavor and a satisfying crunch.

The tone of voice should be playful but informative while still being a little bit irreverent. It should be self-aware enough to strike the balance between an authentic voice and ‘marketing speak.’ After all, snacks should be fun.

Given KVN’s growth goals and target demographic, ad placements on popular entertainment streaming services and podcasts tailored to this age group can capture attention. Additionally, collaborations with lifestyle blogs, unconventional online forums and on college campuses, along with strategic sponsorship of music festivals or local events, would create a dynamic marketing mix that lands with the audience.

 

The Tactics: OOH

When determining the locations for K-Vegas Nuts’ Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising, a strategic approach tailored to the target audience of 18-35-year-olds will guide the way. Identifying high-traffic areas typically frequented by K-Vegas Nuts’ target demographic, such as urban centers, university campuses, shopping districts and centers, and recreational hubs, becomes a priority.

Also considered are venues and events frequented by the target audience, aligning with the vibrant and dynamic lifestyle promoted by K-Vegas Nuts. Reviewing the competition’s behavior in outdoor advertising spaces helps identify opportunities to stand out or strategically position against competitors. Using this comprehensive strategy, the goal is to maximize the visibility of K-Vegas Nuts’ message, effectively reaching and resonating with the intended audience, and ultimately driving awareness, engagement, and ultimately driving sales.

 

The Tactics: Digital/Social

Social Media Platforms: Leverage Instagram, SnapChat, Facebook, and TikTok to connect with K-Vegas Nuts’ target demographic. Craft engaging content showcasing the unique flavors and quality of K-Vegas Nuts snacks, along with the brand message.

Snack-fluencers: Collaborate with influential snack enthusiasts and establish a dedicated snack-centric blog to share enticing snack recipes, creative serving ideas, and the latest trends in snacking culture, all featuring K-Vegas Nuts as a must-have snack option

Young Professional-Oriented Digital Publications: Advertise strategically on digital platforms targeting young professionals. Highlight K-Vegas Nuts as a go-to snack for busy, on-the-go individuals seeking delicious and convenient snack choices to fuel their active lifestyles.

The Tactics: Print

For K-Vegas Nuts’ advertising campaign, a strategic approach will prioritize publications catering to the 18-35 age group, aligning with their target audience. Publications emphasizing travel, adventure, lifestyle, and food will be selected to ensure alignment with the “Crazy. Good. Nuts.” campaign. Geographic relevance will be a key factor, matching K-Vegas Nuts’ retailer and target markets. The selection process will include assessing readership metrics such as circulation, online presence, and engagement rates to optimize campaign effectiveness. Additionally, each publication’s content will be carefully reviewed to ensure alignment with K-Vegas Nuts’ messaging, aiming for positive and pertinent content.

The Tactics: Commercials

Strategically, the approach to K-Vegas Nuts’ audio commercials focuses on delivering a memorable message to the 18-35 demographic. For radio and audio streaming, selecting appropriate stations and platforms with a significant youth listenership that align with the interests of the demographic is key.

Audio

[Sound of a car accident]

ANNCR (VO): Having one of those days? Try to keep it together.

[Soft, soothing music begins]

ANNCR (VO): Because when life gives you lemons… we say forget ’em and reach for something better.

[Sound of someone grabbing a bag of K-Vegas Nuts]

ANNCR (VO): K-Vegas Nuts have a big flavor and a crunch you can count on even when you can’t count on anything else.

[Sound of someone crunching on nuts]

ANNCR (VO):  With every bite, let stress forget the B.S. and let that bold flavor take over.

[Music intensifies slightly]

ANNCR (VO): So when it’s one of THOSE days, don’t go crazy, go nuts!

ANNCR (VO): K-Vegas Nuts. Crazy. Good. Nuts.

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