MUSE Gold

2026

Better With Beans

Entrant

NBCUniversal

Category

Branded Content - Food & Beverage

Client's Name

Bush's Beans

Country / Region

United States

Bush’s Beans partnered with the TODAY Brand Studio to reintroduce its iconic pantry staple as a versatile, year-round ingredient for modern home cooks. Rather than rely on a traditional product showcase, the campaign reached the TODAY.com audience with moments of inspiration surrounding seasonal cooking, meal planning and everyday convenience. Through three playful, interactive listicles, Better With Beans blended Bush’s warm brand personality with practical utility, transforming recipe discovery into an engaging, scroll-worthy experience.

Credits

Associate Managing Editor, NBCUniversal
Danielle Warren
Director, Audience Development, NBCUniversal
Max Atler
Specialist, Audience Development, NBCUniversal
Alexandria Watts
Graphic Designer, NBCUniversal
Ella Chodos-Irvine
NBCUniversal
Bush's Beans
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