With over 20 unique flavours and locally-sourced ingredients, Just Kernelz created Perth’s first dedicated gourmet popcorn store. But with just one physical location in Harrisdale and ambitious expansion plans, they needed a digital presence that launch their premium product.
Just Kernelz
Taking Perth’s First Gourmet Popcorn Store Online
Just Kernelz needed a digital partner to revolutionise how Perth thinks about this cinema staple.
Statistics
30 new stockistsadded
6500+ social mediafollowers
500+ newcustomers
The Challenge: Building a Premium Brand from Scratch
When Just Kernelz approached us, they had a clear vision and understood the product inside out although their existing branding was basic, with a placeholder website. They needed to quickly establish their online store while positioning them as the premium brand they aspired to be.
- Create a premium digital presence that elevated popcorn from cinema snack to artisanal treat.
- Build awareness in a market that didn’t yet know gourmet popcorn existed.
- Develop reactive marketing to capitalise on trending flavours and viral moments.
Our Approach: Premium Product, Premium Presence
Building the Digital Foundation
We built a comprehensive e-commerce website that showcased Just Kernelz as the premium popcorn destination they envisioned. The site told the story of locally-popped, artisanal popcorn made with care in Perth.
We immediately launched both organic and paid social media campaigns, understanding that building brand awareness would be crucial for a product category that was brand new to the Perth market.
Elevating Through Visual Storytelling
Premium positioning requires premium presentation, we ran a shoot to showcase the full range. Each image needed to showcase the artisanal quality, from the texture and craftsmanship to the vibrant colours of innovative flavours.
The contrast was striking. Where they once had basic product photos, they now had magazine-quality imagery that made their popcorn look as gourmet as it tasted. These visuals became the backbone of their entire digital presence.
Riding the Wave of Trends
Just Kernelz’ willingness to innovate, from Dubai chocolate to matcha to seasonal specials, meant we needed to be equally agile. We developed a rapid-response content system that could capitalise on trending flavours and viral food moments.
- High-quality product photography showcasing new flavours as they launched.
- Street interviews and influencer collaborations to generate buzz and reach.
- Reactive social campaigns jumping on food trends while hot.
- Strategic paid media using organic social media content to drive sales.
This dual approach, premium brand building through stunning visuals combined with trend-driven content, allowed Just Kernelz to establish credibility while staying relevant.
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The Results: From One Stockist to Over 30
The transformation has been remarkable. What started as a single store in Harrisdale has exploded into a thriving omnichannel business:
- From 0 to 30+: Just Kernelz products now stocked in over 30 locations across WA and interstate.
- Digital-first growth: The e-commerce platform became a crucial revenue driver for customers Australia-wide.
- Brand recognition: With premium imagery and social media exposure, Just Kernelz established itself as Australia’s premier gourmet popcorn brand.
- Viral moments: Influencer collaborations regularly generate over 20k impressions from Perth foodies.
What’s Next?
Just Kernelz loved the results so much that we’re already planning our next photoshoot to build out the full range. As they expand their retail presence and explore new innovations, we’re ensuring their digital presence remains as premium as their product.
The success of Just Kernelz proves that with the right digital marketing partner, even brand new products can build a premium brand. By combining strategic thinking, stunning visuals, and agile execution, we helped transform popcorn from simple snack into Perth’s newest gourmet obsession.
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