Brand advocates build awareness of California avocados
Bloggers, chefs, dietitians and other personalities are valued communicators for the California avocado marketing program. They work with the California Avocado Commission consumer public relations programs, health and wellness initiatives, social media outreach, website content development and other marketing programs.
“Brand advocates are a key part of our marketing because they are trusted communicators,” said Jan DeLyser, vice-president marketing of the Commission. “These influencers build awareness of the California avocado season while disseminating brand messaging and creative ideas and recipes that encourage demand.”
For the 2021 season CAC is partnering with six popular bloggers who are creating recipes showcasing California avocados. In March, Ashley Boyd of Pink Owl kitchen promoted her recipe, Tropical Avocado Smoothie, featuring California avocados and including four fruits plus herbs. Blogger Brandi Crawford made avocado toast using planks of sweet potato as the toast and topping them with mashed California avocados and savory additions or berries. The other four bloggers are also building awareness throughout the season.