Traditional Chex Mix is celebrating the return of bagel chips with the help of Sir Mix-A-Lot to get consumers excited about the updated snack product. The brand's original snack mix will now be rejoined by crispy bagel chips covered in a distinct seasoning to give the product a savory flavor profile to enjoy. The update is being celebrated with a remix of the classic Sir Mix-A-Lot track Baby Got Back with a new version entitled Bagel Is Back, which is accompanied by a promotion video that mimics the original music video.
Sir Mix-A-Lot himself spoke on the newly updated product and campaign saying, "You can’t name a better duo than Chex Mix and Sir Mix-A-Lot. But something was missing, we needed another hit in the membership, and knew we had to bring back the bagel chip—with a remix."
What's Driving This Trend
- Revamped Snack Mixes
- The return of bagel chips to Chex Mix's original recipe presents an opportunity for snack mix brands to innovate by introducing new flavor profiles.
- Celebrity Collaborations
- Collaborating with celebrities like Sir Mix-A-Lot to promote revamped products can create buzz and drive consumer engagement.
- Nostalgia Marketing
- Marketers can leverage consumers' love of nostalgic products and experiences to re-introduce and revive classic brands like Chex Mix and appeal to a wider audience.
Who This Affects Most
- Snack Mixes
- Snack mix brands can capitalize on the trend toward updated snack recipes and new flavor profiles to attract and retain loyal customers, differentiate themselves from competitors, and increase sales.
- Celebrity Endorsements
- Celebrity endorsement and promotion of food products could transform a brand and increase customer loyalty.
- Music and Advertising
- Music and advertising can be marketed together to create a viral campaign that aims to capture the customer's attention quickly and create brand recognition.
