Emma Hussey Emma Hussey has been named Senior Creative Designer at UNREAL Snacks. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED August 17, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Samantha Mays Samantha Mays, MBA has been named Senior Associate Marketing Manager at Hero Cosmetics. CATEGORIES Beauty PUBLISHED August 16, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Cannabis Matters with Jason Nelson of BeLeaf Medical One of the more recent states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2022, Missouri is often considered a leader in the Midwest when it comes to the medicinal use of the plant. Medical use was legalized in 2018. At the forefront of the medical use market, BeLeaf Medical is a leader in the […] CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED August 15, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Report: Compensation Is High But It Might Not Be High Enough to Keep Talent From Job Hopping Did you receive a raise within the last year? Are you satisfied with your current compensation? In ForceBrands’ Consumer Talent Compensation and Job Market Confidence Trend Report, we uncover compensation and job market confidence trends and their impact on employee attraction, retention, and workplace attitudes. We surveyed more than 1,000 workers across various industries and demographics in […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 14, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
SKU Launches Inaugural Pet Care Track and a Cohort for Women and BIPOC Founders SKU, the trailblazing consumer product accelerator, has launched its first pet care track and a cohort centered on women and BIPOC-founded brands. The four brands selected for each cohort showcase creativity, passion, and true innovation — from functional foods to remedies to ease painful periods to hip-hop-inspired pet treats. The pet care cohort includes D.R.E.A.M. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 14, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Jason Moloff Jason Moloff has been named VP of Marketing at Eastern Standard Provisions. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED August 13, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
How to Write Compelling Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent Job descriptions are often an overlooked piece of the talent acquisition strategy puzzle. But especially in today’s fiercely competitive job market, they can make all the difference in attracting qualified candidates in that first initial hiring stage. Because job descriptions serve as the first point of contact between your company and potential candidates, it’s important […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 8, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
The Evolving Chief Diversity Officer Role In a climate of social justice concerns and an increasingly polarized society, the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) role has remained a critical lever for creating a more inclusive and united workplace. But as organizations strive to achieve diversity goals amid many obstacles, this impactful member of the C-suite will need to continue evolving and working […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 8, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
How Jacquin’s is Bringing America’s Oldest Cordial Producer Into the Future Located in a historic building in the heart of Philadelphia, Jacquin’s has been family owned and operated for the past three generations. The company’s portfolio consists of the country’s oldest produced cordials and exciting new innovations, including Pennsylvania Dutch, Bartenders Trading Co, Irish Manor, and more. While the company has a deep-rooted heritage and a strong family legacy, […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED August 8, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
ForceBrands Releases Consumer Talent Compensation and Job Market Confidence Trend Report How is consumer talent currently assessing their career, workplace, and confidence in the job market? In ForceBrands’ Consumer Talent Compensation and Job Market Confidence Trend Report, we uncover compensation and job market confidence trends and their impact on employee attraction, retention, and workplace attitudes. We surveyed more than 1,000 workers across various industries and demographics […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 1, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Raising a Glass to Inclusivity: 4 Wine, Beer, and Spirits Companies That Celebrate Disability Pride Disability Pride Month, observed annually in July, is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, talents, and contributions of individuals with disabilities. It’s also an opportunity to promote inclusivity and advocate for equal rights and opportunities. In recent years, several forward-thinking wine, beer, and spirits brands have emerged, actively working to embrace diversity, break […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 16, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
The Data Advantage: How an Internal Job Board Provides Valuable Insights for HR There’s no doubt that hiring from within can be a valuable way to source qualified talent for new roles and replacements. After all, existing employees already understand your organizational culture, structure, and processes. Similarly, HR teams are familiar with employee skills and performance, and where they may fit in other areas of the organization. Internal […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 11, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
Mastering the Art of Job Postings: 5 Tips for Attracting High-Quality Candidates Online In an increasingly competitive job market, the quality of your online job postings matters. When done right, job postings don’t just yield a higher volume of applications; they also draw more interest from the types of candidates you want to attract. While your organization likely attracts candidates via referrals, networking, social media, and other sources, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 10, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
How to Unleash the True Potential of Your AI Marketing Strategy Today’s marketers must not only be digitally savvy, but they need to be curious and proactive about emerging technology trends in order to remain relevant and ahead of the competition. It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful marketing tool to enhance customer engagement, drive personalization, and optimize campaigns. And it’s […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 10, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Get to Know Demeine Estates with President Philana Bouvier Demeine Estates is a family-owned producer, importer, and marketer of the world’s finest wines based in the heart of Napa Valley, Calif. A leader in luxury wines in the U.S., Demeine Estates sets the standard in exceptional marketing, fine wine sales, and distribution services. Founded by The Lawrence family and Carlton McCoy Jr., the company […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED June 29, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Everything You Need to Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act In a significant stride toward workplace equality and protection of pregnant employees’ rights, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has emerged as a pivotal legislation aimed at preventing pregnancy discrimination and ensuring reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 80 percent of pregnant women, and nearly a quarter of mothers have considered […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 28, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
How Leaders Can Unleash AI’s Potential As a Catalyst for Growth To be sure, AI isn’t just about challenges, it’s also about opportunities. In communicating AI as a catalyst for growth, leaders can highlight the transformative potential of AI in their operations and strategy. For example, demonstrating how AI can automate repetitive and mundane tasks can free up employees’ time for higher-value, strategic work, ultimately boosting […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 27, 2023 AUTHOR Patrick Proctor
Lucas Cravero Lucas Cravero has been named Sales Director at Casalú. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED June 16, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Patrizia Cavone Patrizia Cavone has been named Social Media Manager at Jovial Foods, Inc. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED June 16, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Cooper Cheatham Cooper Cheatham has been named Brand Manager at Archer Roose. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED June 15, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Chris Munsey Chris Munsey has been named Director of Wholesale Grocery and Alt Channels at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED June 15, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
How Leaders Can Navigate AI’s Ethical Minefield AI is powerful, but it’s not infallible. Issues around bias, privacy, and decision transparency are legitimate concerns. This will also present a challenge for leadership to overcome with employees. They will want to ensure that AI is not running untethered in the background and/or will not unintentionally produce results that might reflect poorly on them. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 14, 2023 AUTHOR Patrick Proctor
How Wellfare is Fighting Food Insecurity and Building Community One ‘Better Box’ at a Time Cole Riley is in the business of helping people. More specifically (and perhaps more ambitiously), he’s setting out to change America’s food system — one ‘Better Box’ at a time. Riley’s passion and interest in making better-for-you food options more widely available to the general public began in the early days of the pandemic in […] CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED June 13, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Embracing AI in the Workplace: A Leadership Guide to Addressing and Normalizing AI Should you have been blissfully sequestered on a lunar terrain or surviving on a remote, WiFi-less island, here’s a pertinent update: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically reshaping the world as we know it, and it’s happening right before our eyes. Its omnipresent influence impacts businesses, industries, and the global job market at large. While the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 6, 2023 AUTHOR Patrick Proctor
How TBH Builds a Creator Brand While Its Founder Is in College Building a creator brand takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Doing it while your founder is still in college, meanwhile, presents its own set of challenges, but the team at Noah Schnapp’s tbh is figuring it out and excelling at it. We chatted with the hazelnut spread company’s CEO Elena Guberman to discuss […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED May 25, 2023 AUTHOR Alexis Benveniste
Highlights From Our ‘Beyond the Balance Sheet’ CFO Webinar ForceBrands’ Impactful Search® hosted a live webinar in May 2023 with industry leaders in a timely conversation about trends impacting the modern CFO and finance team. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Explore more about the CFO evolution and what skills and competencies are required of today’s financial leaders. Download our Force Multiplier Report on the rise of CFO and […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 25, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Onboarding vs. Integrating: What’s the Difference? Bringing a new leader into your organization, whether a member of the C-suite or a divisional manager, requires careful steps to help them feel equipped and empowered to perform. While your onboarding process can get you part of the way there, you’ll need a plan for integrating new hires into your culture so they can […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 16, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
Catherine Costlow Catherine Costlow has been named Regional Distributor Manager SoCal & AZ at Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED May 10, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
4 Best Pieces of Advice to Recent Graduates From Executive Recruiters Class of 2023 graduates have a lot to look forward to — the pandemic is officially in the rearview and companies are hiring. The job market is growing strongly despite high interest rates. And as if a burgeoning job market wasn’t enticing enough, compensation is also at a high. When it comes to compensation, 53 […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 10, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
How Venture Capital Funds Can Support the Growth of Their Portfolio Companies Venture capital funds play a vital role in supporting the growth of their portfolio companies. Beyond providing funding, they offer invaluable resources and strategic guidance to help companies achieve growth and scale. Some of the ways that venture capital funds can support the growth of their portfolio companies include the use of online job boards […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 8, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Melissa Shea Melissa Shea has been named Sales Director at Independence Wine & Spirits. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED May 8, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Finance in the Age of Digital Transformation As the pace of change has accelerated for businesses everywhere, so has the need to double down on digital transformation efforts, and Chief Financial Officers are right in the middle of it all. With the rise of automation, artificial intelligence, and big data, CFOs and their finance teams are taking the lead in leveraging new […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 7, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
Jennifer Billings Jennifer Billings has been named Vice President of Sales at Mindright. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED May 3, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Get to Know the Six Brands Pitching On SKU’s Food & Beverage Showcase Day Founders of the six brands that participated in this year’s Food & Beverage cohort will celebrate the culmination of the program with an in-person event on May 23. The Showcase Pitch Day will take place from 4:30-9 pm CT at the Native Hostel in Austin, Texas. Tickets are available here. “We are so excited to […] CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED May 2, 2023 AUTHOR ForceBrands
How Today’s CFOs Approach Risk Management There’s no doubt that organizations face many risks, from the known to the unknown and unpredictable. Given that those risks can disrupt company operations and, therefore, productivity and cash flow, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) must remain alert and ready to take swift action. Of course, the CFO is not singly responsible for managing the broad […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 27, 2023 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
ForceBrands Introduces CreatorForce Hiring Practice for the Creator Economy ForceBrands is proud to introduce CreatorForce, its specialized hiring practice for creator and celebrity brands. CreatorForce’s hiring solutions include Impactful Search® for executive search with access to elite C-suite leadership, executives, advisors, and board members; Direct Hire for consumer-focused recruitment for VP, director, and senior management positions; and a job board for hiring entry-level talent, […] CATEGORIES CreatorForce PUBLISHED April 25, 2023 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer