Imagine a world where the everyday rituals that guide our lives—from the simple act of making coffee each morning to the more elaborate traditions of celebration—are not just personal quirks but untapped opportunities.
Harnessing the Power of Rituals
Did you know that 70% of consumers are open to adopting new rituals? And 39% feel more positively towards brands that become part of their rituals?
However, brands that try to force rituals on consumers or create rituals where they don’t naturally exist risk being seen as an uninvited guest.
Whereas traditional marketing approaches consumer behaviour from the standpoint of the brand, rituals flip this script on its head. The consumer is in charge of creating their own personal rituals and deciding whether and how to incorporate brands — not the other way around.
Our white paper serves as a guide for brands looking to tap into the power of rituals. It offers insights, strategies, and practical examples to help brands authentically engage with their consumers in ways that matter.
Where marketing meets meaning across the MSQ group

How rituals tap into connection – and why it’s crucial for marketers to drive meaning
Samori Gambrah, Diageo’s Global Brand Director for Captain Morgan, discusses with Eleanor Lloyd Malcolm, Co-Managing Director for Freemavens

The importance of understanding the why behind ritualistic behaviour
Ellesha Kirby, Global Executive in Consumer Health and Beauty and previously Global Head, Skin Health & Beauty and Design at Kenvue, in conversation with Kit Altin, Chief Strategy Officer at The Gate London


Why Connection, Commencement and Maintenance are rich grounds for rituals to play in
Mars’ Global Food & Nutrition Chief Marketing Officer, Matt Graham, gives his views on rituals to Kit Altin, Chief Strategy Officer at The Gate London


Breakthrough research by WARC Advisory and MSQ presented in new whitepaper: 'Harnessing the power of rituals: Where marketing meets meaning'
This breakthrough research examines the role of rituals in consumers’ lives, how people participate in them and why, and explores the potential opportunities that brands can unlock. Read more via Little Black Book.