Monday, May 27, 2013
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Organic? Local? Cheapest? What you told us during week 3 of #26Q
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| Q4 of #26Q asked: Organic? Local? Cheapest? How do you choose your groceries? |
On March 11 we asked via Facebook post: Organic? Local? Cheapest? How do you choose your groceries? The static SayZu image (above) shows the results. For the interactive SayZu results, click this link.
We started #26Q because we wanted to generate some intelligence about people's attitudes, and because we thought that just asking the questions would start people thinking about what's important about food in their lives. The results so far have been fun, and they've helped the "story-telling" side of what all socio-economic change and business growth needs. Thanks to Salt Spring Coffee for sponsoring a weekly draw for coffee as an inspiration to participate. Here's why they're on board...
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Is your Vancouver Island local food business getting enough attention?
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| Results of our week 13 question |
Our #26QLocalFood series of questions about Vancouver Island local food is about several things. Most of all, it's about getting attention for local food businesses.
But it's also about getting people thinking about the Island's local food and beverage sector. As others post and comment, the "presence" of this sector as part of our food system and as part of our regional economy is elevated. A good thing.
Market research
Secondly, it tells those of us working in the sector – whether as growers/producers, vendors, or in marketing – about the "state of the online conversation." How informed are people? Where are we missing the mark? Where are we hitting the mark? What are the opportunities for growth? What are the obstacles? And so on. Basic market research.
Three, it tells us who is doing a good job of getting their message out, and who's got a devoted volunteer marketing force at work for them. This graphic is an example. We asked you to tell us about 5 Vancouver Island wineries you've visited or are planning to visit. How many wineries are there on Vancouver Island? One of my trusted wine sources says about 46 (the number changes frequently). How many were identified as "places visited or planning to visit?" 18. And at least 2 of these are not wineries but cider producers.
Want to get noticed?
Are Island wineries doing a good job of getting their name "out there" and in front of media-savvy folks? It doesn't look like it.
If you're a Vancouver Island producer and you want to be noticed there is help available. It's what we do at EatDrinkMEDIA.ca via blogs, print, and EatDrinkVancouverIsland.tv. But we're just one option and may not fit what you want to do. There are plenty of writers, photographers, videographers, and skilled social media folks who can help you change your game. Get in touch with them – or us – and get your brand and your flavour on the tips of people's tongues. Once you've convinced them you're worth tasting, they'll be helping sing your song.
-hpm
13 May 2013
ps. one of the easiest ways to raise your profile amongst Island food-savvy folks is to work with us on one of our Island local food campaigns. We're all about growing the local food culture and economy on the Island. Take a look and see if our values are consistent with yours.
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We asked about your top 5 veggie staples and you said...
On April 29, 2013 we asked you – primarily via two Facebook posts – to tell us, What are 5 staple veggies that you always want on hand? This graphic shows you the top 10 (of 1300+ words) from the greater Vancouver Island region. Thanks to SayZu.com technology and sponsorship for making this easy.
If you've missed our #26QLocalFood series, find out more at the "landing page" here. You can also answer all current questions (we're asking just 1 per week) at our online survey here. Please share these links. It's a good way to support our local food economy on Vancouver Island.
-hpm
6 May 2013
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