M&Ms and Skittles Best Bite-Size Halloween Brands

According to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, total holiday spending in the US is projected to reach $6.86 billion, the largest amount in the survey’s nine year history. Weak economy notwithstanding, NRF projects Americans will spend $72.31 on costumes, candy, and decorations, up from last year’s $66.28 and 2009’s $56.31. 

NetBase, the Social Media Insight & Analysis company, released the latest Brand Passion Index on the emotions, opinions and behaviors (a.k.a. "confectionery conversations") in the social media landscape on six candy brands: M&Ms, Skittles, Candy Corn, Reese's, Tootsie Rolls and SweeTarts. Overall, this Halloween is all about bite-size.Continue reading...