The End-of-Year Checklist for Purpose-Driven Leaders: Navigating Success with Intention As the year draws to a close, purpose-driven leaders find themselves at a crucial mile marker that often requires that they stop to reflect, recalibrate, and plan for the future. In today’s landscape where success is increasingly measured not just by profit margins but also by social impact and ethical practices, progressive leaders approach the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 14, 2023 AUTHOR Patrick Proctor
How to Write a Standout Job Posting On the ForceBrands Job Board Searching for a new job often begins online. In fact, the majority of job searches — 80 percent of them —were conducted online in 2022, according to Zippia. For employers, this means that special attention must be paid to job postings as they’re often the first touchpoints candidates experience during the online hiring process. Creating […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 13, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
A Conversation with M88’s Talent Powerhouse Stephanie Piza Stephanie Piza is nothing short of a powerhouse when it comes to talent and the creator space. The talent and management executive — who now works as Head of Emerging and Interactive Media for representation firm M88 — launched UNCMMN, a female-founded management firm focused on diverse talent and a holistic approach to management. About […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED November 7, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
Watch SKU’s Fall 2023 Showcase Pitch Event SKU, the nation’s leading consumer product accelerator, will host its Showcase Pitch event on November 14 from 4:30-8 p.m. CT in Austin, Texas for the eight brands participating in SKU’s Pet Care and Women & BIPOC Tracks. RSVP here to watch the event. The two cohorts feature brands that make some of the most innovative […] CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED October 30, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The Tale of Talent and Tequila: Matthew McConaughey and Wife Camila Alves Launch Tequila Brand Are you even a celebrity if you haven’t launched your own tequila brand? Just kidding — kind of. Matthew McConaughey and his wife, model and designer Camila Alves, are joining the long list of celebrities who have launched their own tequila brand. The parents of three kids call their new tequila, Pantalones: “the best thing […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED October 26, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
The Value of Hiring a Great CHRO In any organization, there are many individuals with seats at the proverbial leadership table. After all, the complexities of managing a business compel CEOs to assemble a team of diverse perspectives and expertise to help guide the organization’s strategic direction. One of the most critical voices on this team is the Chief Human Resources Officer […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
6 Hidden Talents of Purpose-Driven Leaders In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is not only about managing operations and making profits. Sure, that helps, but it’s not everything. It’s about leading with a purpose that goes beyond the bottom line. Purpose-driven leaders are powerful forces. They have the ability to influence teams and motivate companies to succeed beyond revenue […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
5 Industries That Are Booming in the Creator World The creator economy — a term that refers to a massive group of personal brands and businesses built by influencers and content creators — is growing substantially and continuing to increase in popularity. The space, which is projected to be worth $480 billion just five years from now, is booming with opportunity. We took a […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED October 20, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
Finding and Hiring Purpose-Driven Talent: A Guide for Employers Today’s job market is competitive which invariably means that finding and hiring the right talent is a challenge. Adding to the challenge is that it’s still a candidate-driven market. Even amid economic uncertainty, candidates are still very much in the driver’s seat when it comes to calling the shots as it relates to what they […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 10, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Does Your Company Need a Head of AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its mark in every facet of life. Anyone anywhere can use ChatGPT or a similar tool to write video scripts, proofread text, and a lot more. In the world of work, companies use AI to improve customer service and perform a host of other internal business functions. Given the spread […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 9, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
How Slate Milk Built a National Sales Team Using ForceBrands’ Job Board Launched in the midst of the Covid pandemic, Slate Milk is the brainchild of college friends Manny Lubin and Josh Belinsky who set out on a mission to create healthy chocolate milk they could drink every day. The brand has since evolved into a company that sells strength through high protein milkshakes and lattes. The Boston-based startup recognized early on that […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED October 6, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
SKU Is Accepting Applications for Its Spring 2024 Track SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer packaged goods (CPG), is accepting applications for its Spring 2024 track here. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories, including food and beverage, pet care, beauty, and apparel. The application deadline is November 19. The cohort will kick off on March […] CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED October 4, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
