On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Chili's in the US and how it's using a Robot named Rita to drive guest satisfaction and operational ease. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at how the pandemic has forced us to explore new foods. As we recalibrate into a world where we are at home more often — restaurants will need to recalibrate. Tomorrow's customer will be more nomadic physically and emotionally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at the importance of food photography on a restaurant's website. We eat with our eyes and there are compelling statistics to indicate we should make great food photos a priority. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at April 20th also known as "Weed Day". It's celebrated on 4/20…a reference to the number often associated with cannabis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at dining in the Metaverse and how some big chains are entering this brave new virtual world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we continue to look at direct mail and how it can complement your digital marketing to make both stronger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New data from Canada Post shows us that direct mail could be the most effective spend for our marketing budgets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Arby's new line of plush, squeaky dog toys. Fashioned into their iconic menu items — will they help make pet parents fall in love with the brand? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at the legislation in NY state that will make cocktails to go — an ongoing practice for restaurants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Pinterest Trends Report and the category called "ancestral eats" and why we're reaching back in our lineage to find the next great meal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at some research from Mail Chimp on open and click through rates for email campaigns. They've broken it down by industry and there are some great benchmarks for restaurants and retail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at dark stores and how they are revolutionizing grocery delivery. Similar to the Ghost Kitchen model for restaurants, as more sectors get on the delivery bandwagon — it will become more efficient. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at drone delivery. Picture your food delivered in 3 minutes onto someone's front yard. It may be a sight closer to reality than we realize. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at some of the best ever April Fool's pranks of all time. There might be some ideas here for you to have a little safe fun on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at new research from NPD Group that reveals where off premise food consumption in Canada is shifting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at how the hospitality industry can improve their employee brand and protect their team and businesses with a sexual harassment investigation process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at employment branding and how you should define the scope of your sexual harassment policy. What are the rules when employee are off the clock and who's included in the policy parameters? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at how April is Sexual Harassment Awareness Month and why the restaurant industry is one of the worst places to work…and feel safe from sexual harassment. What do you need to include in your employment policy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at McDonalds' roll out to 600 US stores of their new plant based protein burger. The pilot in 8 stores was stellar and exceeded expectations…the roll out to more stores is telling a different story. Why do test pilots sometimes lead us astray? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at March 26 and upcoming Earth Hour. It would probably be a great idea to turn down the lights and light some candles to mark the occasion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash briefing, we look at how our content strategy should include "listicles" which are mash-ups of lists written like an article. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash briefing, we look at Pinterest trends report for our regular "crystal ball gazing" into future trends. We discuss what an "alt bash" is and why they're popular and how your business can weave them into your business model. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at the traditional foods to celebrate Spring Equinox in the Northern Hempisphere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at why a clamp down by governments on social media is likely part of the new world order and how our content strategies for our owned channels can be our biggest asset. Part one of a series for next week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.