Alternative New Year Celebrations

Premier Protein & Michelle Buteau Set a New Start to the Year

Premier Protein, a prominent brand in the convenient nutrition category, is initiating a marketing campaign in collaboration with comedian and actor Michelle Buteau. The campaign is designed to redefine the traditional start of the New Year.

Premier Protein and Michelle Buteau actively challenge the expectation of immediate resolution-making on January 1st. Instead, the collaborators posit that the first Monday of the new year, January 5th, represents a more realistic and psychologically appropriate moment for individuals to commence their wellness goals. To promote this concept, Premier Protein is executing a targeted giveaway. For a limited time, each morning from January 5th through January 9th, residents of six major U.S. metropolitan areas can claim a complimentary protein shake for home delivery.

In addition to the playful campaign, Premier Protein is also introducing a new line of indulgent-flavored, high-protein shakes.

Image Credit: Michael Stone

Reimagined New Year Resolutions
Moving resolution-start dates marks a shift away from traditional customs, offering brands an opportunity to establish new consumer rituals.
Targeted Wellness Campaigns
Customizing wellness initiatives around culturally significant dates highlights potential for brands to increase engagement with consumers seeking health-oriented lifestyles.
Convenient Wellness Product Delivery
The trend of delivering health products directly to consumers' homes reflects a growing interest in convenience paired with wellness goals.

Where This Applies

Health and Wellness Products
The rising demand for health-centered consumables presents an opportunity for innovation in formulation and packaging to enhance consumer appeal.
Celebrity-endorsed Marketing
Leveraging celebrity personalities in campaigns presents a unique avenue to drive brand awareness and consumer interest through relatable public figures.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) Services
The expansion of at-home delivery services highlights the potential for companies to revolutionize the distribution of consumer goods, satisfying modern convenience demands.
SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 7%
Activity 6%
Freshness 71%