ForceBrands and Bain & Company have joined forces to create an invitation-only brand network. Leveraging Bain & Company’s strategic insights and ForceBrands’ consumer talent expertise, the Insurgent Brands Network strives to provide deep insights and connections that will support promising consumer products brands on their scaling journey. Now in the eighth year of publication, Bain’s […]
In the dynamic creator economy, the roles of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder often get intertwined, especially in the world of high growth brands. While both are pivotal to a company’s success, their responsibilities, challenges, and impacts can vary significantly. Understanding the difference between a CEO and a founder is crucial for setting up […]
The concept of the consumer economy is more relevant today than ever before, especially for professionals looking to hire talent in the consumer products industry. As businesses strive to meet evolving market demands, understanding the consumer economy becomes crucial for strategic planning, hiring, and growth. What is the consumer economy? At its core, the consumer […]
The beer, wine, and spirits industry has always been dynamic, but 2023 proved challenging and unpredictable. Coming off the highs and transformations of the pandemic years, consumer brands in 2023 navigated through a maze of market fluctuations, economic volatility, and evolving consumer preferences, amplifying the need for strategic leadership. According to Rachel Doueck, Senior Director […]
In the fast-evolving landscape of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Discover key leadership trends of 2024.
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 […]
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 […]
ForceBrands has released its 2024 Salary Reports for the following industries: beer, wine, and spirits; beauty and wellness; cannabis; and food and non-alc beverage. The reports offer salary data across marketing, operations, sales, finance, and human resources. This salary report includes salary, benefits, and bonus ranges for our most common placements within consumer brands; insights […]
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 […]
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 […]