Naturally Network, a national organization for the natural and organic consumer product industry, is all about community building. Its mission is to harness, accelerate and elevate the power and impact of conscious business practices in the natural and organic products ecosystem through community-based programming, networking, influence, and collaboration. What began as a support system in […]
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent in today’s competitive job market, compensation is table stakes. Fair market compensation — the salary or wage that an employee would receive for a particular job in a specific geographic location, taking into account factors such as the job responsibilities, required skills and experience, and the prevailing […]
Lead generation and performance growth marketing are fundamental in the world of digital marketing. While they share some similarities, there are key differences between the two that marketers and brand professionals should be aware of to maximize their marketing strategy. Read on to explore the differences between lead generation and performance growth marketing and discover […]
ForceBrands joined forces with Project Potluck — a nonprofit on a mission to help People of Color (POC) build successful companies and careers in consumer packaged goods (CPG) — for an invite-only lunch during the week of Expo West. Hosted at the Hilton Anaheim, just steps from the trade show, more than 150 attendees from […]
Specialized investment firm Whipstitch Capital kicked off Expo West with a “2023 Capital Markets and Building Value” panel conversation that explored the status of the capital markets for consumer businesses, both M&A and private placements. Moderated by Whipstitch Capital’s Managing Director Michael Burgmaier, panelists included: Josh Wand, CEO and Founder of ForceBrands; Ryan Lewendon, Partner […]
The ForceBrands team is made up of incredibly talented individuals who work remotely, coast to coast — from Boston to Los Angeles. In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some #FemaleForces on our own team (it is 76 percent female, after all) who are helping to build today’s most exciting and impactful consumer […]
Hi ChatGPT! Let’s talk about creators. Sure, I’d be happy to talk about creators! What specifically would you like to discuss? What is a creator? A creator is someone who makes something original or innovative. They can be artists, musicians, writers, designers, programmers, inventors, or anyone who produces something new and unique. Creators can work […]
Emma Chamberlain, the “Cold Brew Queen” wanted to share her passion for java with the world, so she created Chamberlain Coffee. Almost immediately, her followers and coffee lovers around the country were hooked. Now, you can find Chamberlain Coffee in stores and online — and you can rock highly sought-after merch. But it took time […]
When it comes to the consumer brand universe, women have found great success in launching game-changing startups that translate into household names. Billion-dollar brands like Glossier (valued at $1.8 billion) and Savage X Fenty (valued at $3 billion) are two that come to mind. According to Pitchbook, companies with at least one female founder comprised […]
We’re excited to introduce and invite you to Impactful SearchⓇ, ForceBrands’ latest hiring solution for purpose-driven executive leadership. Finding a transformative leader who can drive and align commercial success and social mission is critical for growth, so we’ve designed an Executive Search practice focused exclusively on C-suite, executive, and board talent for consumer brands that align profitability and social impact. Why […]