Splenda

Splenda is one of the most recognized names in sweeteners—but in the crowded, often stagnant sugar alternative aisle, name recognition wasn’t enough. To grow, they needed to spark real excitement and remind people that choosing sugar-free could still mean baking joyfully, eating deliciously, and sharing treats proudly. 



That’s where BSTRO came in. We helped Splenda bring warmth and creativity to their brand across every touchpoint—social, email, web, in-store, and even healthcare settings—making sugar-free feel like something to look forward to. 

Services Provided

Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media & Email Marketing, Design, Websites

Person using laptop showing Splenda homepage

What We Did
(and Why It Worked):

  • Built a craveable library
    Splenda-friendly recipes that made sugar-free baking feel fun, indulgent, and easy to try at home
  • Launched the Sweet Swaps program
    The program showed families and bakers how to enjoy sweet treats without sugar, connecting content across social, email, and in-store
  • Produced engaging photography and videos
    Made sugar-free recipes look delicious, irresistible, and fitting for the audiences most likely to buy
  • Segmented email lists to reach niche markets 

    Email lists such as health care practitioners, with science-backed information to support patient recommendations.
  • Conceptualized in-store displays to catch shoppers’ eyes
    Offered savings and recipe ideas, bridging digital engagement with physical retail experiences.

The Result:

Splenda achieved double-digit growth in a category where top brands were flat or declining, proving that a holistic, social-first approach can turn brand recognition into real revenue. By making the brand feel relevant, crave-worthy, and genuinely helpful, we turned passive familiarity into active preference and sales.

Mobile phone showing screenshot of Splenda email

Shared a recipe library full of irresistible, sugar-free treats that made people excited to bake and share

Tablet showing Splenda recipes on website

Brought the Sweet Swaps program to life across social, email, and in-store to drive discovery and trial

Mobile phone showcasing different Splenda sweet-swaps advertisements

Spoke directly to
key audiences—like diabetics, health-conscious parents, and cultural communities—with content that felt relevant and real

Render of Splenda product display

Designed in-store displays that stopped shoppers in their tracks with deals and easy recipe ideas

Sent thoughtful, targeted emails—including science-based resources for healthcare pros to use with patients

Person using laptop showing Splenda email

What Stands Out:

This wasn’t just a campaign. It was a turning point. We showed that Splenda’s sugar-free promise could feel like a true upgrade, not a sacrifice. With the right mix of tempting content, smart targeting, and standout store presence, we helped people feel good about choosing a better option‌ — ‌and made it easy for them to do it again.

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