“Bottled Water Is No. 1 For a Reason” Campaign: Social Media Toolkit
It is now official. Bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category, by volume, in America. That means bottled water is now the Nation’s favorite packaged beverage.
To celebrate this historic event, IBWA has developed a social media campaign called “Bottled Water Is No.1 for a Reason.” This campaign thanks consumers for choosing healthy hydration and identifies some of the many reasons consumers choose bottled water over other packaged beverages. The items in this new toolkit (below) provide members with a variety of Facebook posts, Instagram images, Pinterest pins, Twitter tweets, and web posters that you can share online with your customers, legislators, friends, and family. IBWA members are encouraged to share this bottled water good news story with your employees, customers, family, media, and legislators to educate them about this historic event.
Campaign hashtag
- #1FORaREASON
Press release
Initial announcement:
- Facebook: Congratulations! Because of you #BottledWater is now America’s #1 drink of choice, outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time ever! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated! #1FORaREASONhttps://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg
- Instagram: Congratulations! Because of you #BottledWater is now America’s #1 drink of choice outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time ever! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated! #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg
- Twitter 1: #BottledWater – The Nation’s healthiest packaged beverage is officially America’s favorite! #NEWS #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/bottled-water-nations-healthiest-packaged-beverage-officially-americas-favorite
- Twitter 2: #BottledWater consumption up by 8.6% and sales up 10% in 2016 compared to 2015, @bevmarketing statistics show. #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/bottled-water-nations-healthiest-packaged-beverage-officially-americas-favorite
- Twitter 3: #BottledWater is consumers’ No. 1 drink choice for lots of good reasons. #NEWS #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/bottled-water-nations-healthiest-packaged-beverage-officially-americas-favorite
- Pinterest: Thanks to you, bottled water is the No.1 packaged beverage because you choose healthy! For the first time ever, bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg)
Choice theme #1:
- Facebook: The Beverage Marketing Corporation recently announced that #BottledWater is the #1 packaged drink in America! Because of its convenient packaging, you can enjoy America’s #1 beverage at work, play, or on-the-go. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice1.jpg)”
- Instagram: The Beverage Marketing Corporation recently announced that #BottledWater is the #1 packaged drink in America! Because of its convenient packaging, you can enjoy America’s #1 beverage at work, play, or on-the-go. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice1.jpg)
- Twitter: At home or on-the-go, choose healthy, drink water! #BottledWater #1FORaREASON #NEWS https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice1.jpg
- Pinterest: Bottled Water Is No. 1! So says Beverage Marketing Corporation—as, for the first time ever, bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage. Having a water cooler at your home makes it easy for you and your family to stay healthy and hydrated with bottled water! (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice1.jpg)
Choice theme #2:
- Facebook: For the first time ever, #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s #1 beverage choice! And there are lots of great reasons why—including its convenient packaging to keep you hydrated at home, school, and everywhere in between! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice%202.png)
- Instagram: For the first time ever, #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s #1 beverage choice! And there are lots of great reasons why—including its convenient packaging to keep you hydrated at home, school, and everywhere in between! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice%202.png)
- Twitter: Always! -> Make water first for thirst, at work, home, or on-the-go! #BottledWater #1FORaREASON #NEWS https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice%202.png
- Pinterest: Beverage Marketing Corporation announces bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage. Why? One reason is because the industry provides packaging options that make it easy to drink bottled water at work, home, or on-the-go! (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice%202.png)
Choice theme #3:
- Facebook: Did you know that #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage? Well, it did—and it’s all thanks to you for choosing healthy! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice3.jpg)
- Instagram: Did you know that #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage? Well, it did—and it’s all thanks to you for choosing healthy! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice3.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is #1FORaREASON – Choose bottled water. Choose healthy! #NEWS https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice3.jpg
- Pinterest: On the trail or in the city, Americans are taking bottled water along to stay healthfully hydrated! Beverage Marketing Corporation has announced that for the first time ever bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage! Thanks for choosing healthy! (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Choice3.jpg)
Congratulations theme:
- Facebook: Congratulations! Because of you #BottledWater is now America’s #1 drink of choice outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time ever! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg)
- Instagram: Congratulations! Because of you #BottledWater is now America’s #1 drink of choice outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time ever! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg)
- Twitter: Americans are drinking more #BottledWater than any other beverage – outselling soft drinks for the first time in history! #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg
- Pinterest: Thanks to you, bottled water is the #1 packaged beverage because you choose healthy! For the first time ever, bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Congrats.jpg)
Consumer driven theme:
- Facebook: #BottledWater is #1FORaREASON and it’s all because you! The Beverage Marketing Corporation announced that #BottledWater is now the #1 beverage in America outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/ConsumerDriven.jpg)
- Instagram: #BottledWater is #1FORaREASON and it’s all because you! The Beverage Marketing Corporation announced that #BottledWater is now the #1 beverage in America outselling carbonated soft drinks for the first time. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/ConsumerDriven.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is the convenience drink of choice! 86% of people polled purchase bottled water #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/ConsumerDriven.jpg
- Pinterest: Thanks to you, bottled water is the convenience drink of choice! For the first time ever, bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/ConsumerDriven.jpg)
Low water use theme:
- Facebook: Did you know that bottled water is a very small water user? Just one more reason why #BottledWater is the #1 packaged beverage in America according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/LowWaterUse.jpg)
- Instagram: Did you know that bottled water is a very small water user? Just one more reason why #BottledWater is the #1 packaged beverage in America according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/LowWaterUse.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is a VERY SMALL water user – just 0.011% of all water used in the US. #BottledWater #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/LowWaterUse.jpg
- Pinterest: Being good stewards of the environment has always been a part of the bottled water business. A fact that Americans can feel good about as they continue to choose bottled water as their packaged beverage of choice! Latest statistics from Beverage Marketing Corporation show that, for the first time ever, bottled water has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s No. 1 packaged beverage. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/LowWaterUse.jpg)
Safety theme #1:
- Facebook: Bottled water products have a proven safety record and their convenient packaging options have helped them to become America’s favorite package beverage choice, according to the latest statistics from Beverage Marketing Corporation. The reasons to choose #BottledWater are endless! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety1.jpg)
- Instagram: Bottled water products have a proven safety record and their convenient packaging options have helped them to become America’s favorite package beverage choice, according to the latest statistics from Beverage Marketing Corporation. The reasons to choose #BottledWater are endless! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety1.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater has a proven record of packaging safety. #1FORaREASON #Recycle #NEWS https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety1.jpg
- Pinterest: Bottled water products have a proven safety record and their convenient packaging options have helped them to become America’s favorite package beverage choice, according to the latest statistics from Beverage Marketing Corporation. The reasons to choose #BottledWater are endless! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety1.jpg)
Safety theme #2:
- Facebook: Bottled water’s proven record in packaging safety is just one of the many reasons why more and more Americans are choosing #BottledWater. The Beverage Marketing Corporation recently announced that bottled water is the #1 beverage in America and it’s all thanks to you! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety2.jpg)
- Instagram: Bottled water’s proven record in packaging safety is just one of the many reasons why more and more Americans are choosing #BottledWater. The Beverage Marketing Corporation recently announced that bottled water is the #1 beverage in America and it’s all thanks to you! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety2.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is the reliable, convenient, healthy choice. #1FORaREASON #Recycle #NEWS https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety2.jpg
- Pinterest: If you are in charge of making purchasing decisions for your family, you can feel good about buying bottled water for their healthy hydration needs. Bottled water products have a proven safety record, and their convenient packaging options have helped them to become America’s favorite package beverage choice, according to the latest statistics from Beverage Marketing Corporation. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/PETSafety2.jpg)
Recycling theme #1:
- Facebook: Consumers like #BottledWater for its convenient packaging and the fact that the containers are 100% recyclable! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle1.jpg)
- Instagram: Consumers like #BottledWater for its convenient packaging and the fact that the containers are 100% recyclable! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle1.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is # 1 drink because people like convenient packaging & bottles are 100% recyclable. #NEWS #Recycle #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle1.jpg
- Pinterest: Did you know? Bottled water bottles are 100% recyclable? Recycling your empties not only makes you feel good—it also helps fill a manufacturing need for more rPET, a material made from recycled bottles. That material goes on to have a second life as phone cases, backpacks, sleeping bags, jeans, even comfy shoes! And that’s just a few examples of rPET products! (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle1.jpg)
Recycling theme #2:
- Facebook: Did you know that #BottledWater containers are 100% recyclable? Don’t forget to recycle your empties—they could have a second life as a playground, yoga pants, or even a pair of shoes! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle2.jpg)
- Instagram: Did you know that #BottledWater containers are 100% recyclable? Don’t forget to recycle your empties—they could have a second life as a playground, yoga pants, or even a pair of shoes! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle2.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is # 1 drink because people like convenience & packaging is 100% recyclable. #NEWS #Recycle #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle2.jpg
- Pinterest: Don’t trash that empty bottled water—recycle it! That small action can have a Big Impact! Recycling your empty water bottles helps them to have a second life—they can be repurposed into anything from sleeping bags and playground equipment to jeans and polar fleece! (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle2.jpg)
Recycling theme #3:
- Facebook: Environmental stewardship has always been an important part of our business and just one more reason why #BottledWater is America’s #1 beverage. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle3.jpg)
- Instagram: Environmental stewardship has always been an important part of our business and just one more reason why #BottledWater is America’s #1 beverage. #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle3.jpg)
- Twitter: #BottledWater is # 1 drink because environmental stewardship has always been part of our business. #NEWS #Recycle #1FORaREASON https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle3.jpg
- Pinterest: Think about it: Setting up a bottled water plant is a costly endeavor. That’s one reason why bottled water businesses take great interest in ensuring the viability of their sources. By taking care of the source—and the land around the source—bottled water companies help to protect the environment. (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Recycle3.jpg)
“You really like me” theme:
- Facebook: A huge THANK YOU for making #BottledWater the #1 beverage in America! According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated with bottled water! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/YouReallyLikeMe.jpg)
- Instagram: A huge THANK YOU for making #BottledWater the #1 beverage in America! According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, #BottledWater has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become America’s favorite packaged beverage! Thank you for choosing healthy and staying hydrated with bottled water! #1FORaREASON (insert: https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/YouReallyLikeMe.jpg)
- Twitter: Thank you for making #BottledWater the No.1 packaged beverage in the US!! #news @bevmarketing #1FORaREASON
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- Pinterest: Bottled water is the No.1 packaged beverage in America because consumers are choosing healthy hydration. (insert https://bottledwater.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/YouReallyLikeMe.jpg)