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# Supermarket At-Home Events
Jungle Jim Debuted 'Events at The Jungle' to Keep Consumers Engaged

By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-05-04 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/events-at-the-jungle
References: [journal-news](https://www.journal-news.com/news/local/jungle-jim-host-live-stream-series-starting-next-week/ye8lQC9thY5IULkW6b7JgM/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/eventsatthejungle/)

In an effort to alleviate boredom for its home-bound consumers, Jungle Jim's International Market recently debuted a virtual series dubbed 'Events at The Jungle.' The virtual events will include Facebook Live shows will be hosted by various industry experts including founder “Jungle” Jim Bonaminio, Somer Wilson, Eastgate Jungle Jim’s cheese expert, a live question-and-answer session hosted by Oscar Event Center Executive Chef James Trent, among others. The live-streamed event will include an interactive elements so consumers can ask questions and add to the conversation.

The Events at The Jungle series will kick off at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 22nd with the other virtual events taking place on Wednesday, April 24th.

Image Credit: Jungle Jim

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Virtual Events:** Opportunity for businesses to connect with consumers remotely and provide interactive experiences.
- **Live Streaming:** Growing trend of businesses using live streaming platforms to engage with their audience in real-time.
- **Industry Expert Hosting:** Increasing demand for industry experts to host virtual events and share their knowledge.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Supermarkets:** Supermarkets can explore virtual events as a way to engage with customers and showcase their expertise in various areas such as food and nutrition.
- **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can leverage virtual events to offer unique and interactive experiences to their clients.
- **Online Education:** Online education platforms can partner with industry experts to host virtual events and provide valuable educational content to their audience.

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