How PR is Evolving in Food Service

Podcast: Kate Finley joins Danny Klein on QSR Uncut

How PR is Evolving in Food Service

Kate Finley, sat down with Danny Klein, Editorial Director at QSR and FSR magazines, to chat about current industry trends and how Belle is pioneering the shift from traditional PR to influencer relations. 

Tune in above to hear more about the following: 

  • The importance of maintaining open communication with influencers during a crisis, not just for promotional campaigns.
  • New ways food brands are partnering with influencers to connect with consumers and crowdsource craveable menu items.
  • The power micro-influencers have to drive engagement and why campaigns with micro-influencers often yield higher ROI.
  • How Gen Z prefers platforms like TikTok for discovery + recommendations and how food brands can use this knowledge to create more meaningful connections.
  • The critical role of consistency in brand experience and the consequences when it’s lacking.
  • How “AI” is not just a buzzword but a tool that enhances our ability to analyze consumer data, personalize interactions and predict trends.

Full episode on QSR Magazine.

Belle Communication

Belle Communication is a woman-owned and led, nationally awarded and top-ranked digital PR agency that helps brands think bigger for now + next. The firm serves the CPG, retail, restaurant, tourism and B2B industries, and has partnered with more than 100 brands including Dearfoams, Nestlé, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Nationwide Insurance.