The Goodnight Moon room has been faithfully re-created-down to the red balloon, bowl of mush, and cow jumping over the moon-for a new immersive suite at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The room can accommodate up to two adults and two children, and a booking in the suite comes with perks like four tickets to the View Boston observation deck, a $150 daily food and beverage credit, complimentary moon and star cookies.
The 'madferits' showed exactly how powerful nostalgia can be. It takes us back to (perceived) happier, simpler times, igniting sentimentality, joy and yearning. There is an instant comfort in fond memories and rose-tinted perspectives, and brands attaching themselves to this emotional response can thrive from this association. An emotional connection to a brand holds significant power, it has the potential to turn a one-time customer into a lifelong fan.
Hollywood heavyweight Ben Stiller is trading his director's chair for an entrepreneur's cap, launching Stiller's Soda in his hometown of New York City. But this isn't just another celebrity beverage play: it's a strategic entry into the rapidly evolving better-for-you soda market that's reshaping the entire food and beverage industry.
Restaurant chain Pizza Hut has announced a new logo design for its branches in the UK, Canada and some other markets. The new look moves away from the round background (below) - presumably meant to evoke a pizza - and has echoes of an older design originally introduced in the 1970s, which is still used in the US today. The refreshed brand retains the iconic 'hut' element of the design, and, like some previous versions, uses an italicised fonts.
