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Author: Isabel Lawrence, Jessica Miller Published: 9:16 AM EDT April 23, 2023 Updated: 10:36 AM EDT April 23, 2023

An interview from Q92’s Doug’s Winter Party, offering a glimpse into the local energy and personalities that help shape community-focused events in Stark County. Included alongside this piece on Gold’N Krisp, the interview adds context to the brand’s hometown roots and the culture it grew up in. The station’s upbeat back-and-forth echoes the same local pride that has kept Gold’N Krisp tied to Massillon for decades, reminding viewers how regional favorites become part of every

Author: Jennifer Williams | Marketing Strategist | Client Development Manager | Immediate Past Chair Baltimore LSC of the Legal Marketing Association Published: February 13, 2025 A short, genuine moment captured on TikTok of 87-year-old Doug from Pennsylvania handing a handmade “winter party” invitation to his neighbor has exploded into a heartwarming viral trend called “Doug’s Winter Party,” drawing millions of views, inspiring local businesses to join in by sharing their o

This locally-owned company has a fan base throughout the country, and the world. Written by: Nancy Christie Photography by: Rob Wetzler / Wetzler Studios

This video adds another glimpse into the local character that surrounds Gold’N Krisp. It captures the everyday rhythm and personality of the community that helped shape the brand’s identity. When viewed alongside the story of Gold’N Krisp, it highlights the same sense of hometown pride and regional flavor that has kept the chips connected to Massillon for generations.

By: Kelly Byer | Canton Repository The article explains that Walmart is giving Massillon’s Gold’N Krisp potato chips special placement in its stores as part of a push to highlight local brands. Gold’N Krisp has been a hometown favorite for decades, and this move puts the company in front of a much larger audience than usual. Walmart’s team points out that shoppers respond well to locally made products, and the partnership helps the retailer strengthen its connection with the

By: Dan Kane | dan.kane@cantonrep.com | Canton Repository Spotlights Gold'N Krisp — the potato-chip maker based in Massillon — as one of the “200 Things That Play in Stark County.” It calls attention to the company’s long local history and the fact that Gold'N Krisp chips are produced right in Massillon, drawing pride from its roots in the community. The article treats the brand as a regional standout, one of those local institutions that helps define the character of Stark