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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 Featured
- PUBLISHED June 6, 2023
- AUTHOR Patrick Proctor
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 Featured
- PUBLISHED May 2, 2023
- AUTHOR ForceBrands
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 Creator
- PUBLISHED April 25, 2023
- AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
How the Modern CFO Is a Strategic Business Partner to the C-Suite

Whether organizations are in the midst of navigating economic hardship or releasing quarterly financial results, the actions and words of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are often front and center. But, as organizations tackle other enterprise challenges and initiatives, the CFO remains a pivotal figure not only in partnership with the CEO but also in […]
- CATEGORIES Featured
- PUBLISHED April 18, 2023
- AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
How to Use ForceBrands’ Salary Reports to Plan Your Hiring Strategy

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 […]
- CATEGORIES Featured
- PUBLISHED March 27, 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

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

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

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

The Rise of Alternative Education: How Companies Are Embracing Job Candidates Without Four-Year Degrees

Although conventional candidate qualifications within the job market have always been governed by having earned a college degree, in recent years there has been a shift in mindset. Job candidates are increasingly skipping the traditional four-year degree in favor of alternative paths, such as vocational training and coding boot camps. This trend is driven in […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED April 12, 2023
AUTHOR Patrick Proctor

Industry Veteran Joey Angelo Launches SU CASA MEZCAL

Mezcal is having a moment. Now the fastest growing liquor category in the United States, mezcal’s global market is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2031 with North America driving this growth. Despite this surge in popularity, a true market leader has yet to emerge — most consumers would be hard-pressed to name a single […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED March 30, 2023
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

How Naturally Network Keeps Its Nationwide Community Connected

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 […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED March 27, 2023
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Understanding the Difference Between Lead Generation and Performance Growth Marketing

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 […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED March 27, 2023
AUTHOR Patrick Proctor

ForceBrands Partners with Project Potluck for Expo West Networking Luncheon

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 […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED March 20, 2023
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Highlights From Whipstitch’s “2023 Capital Markets and Building Value” Panel

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 […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED March 20, 2023
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Get to Know Some of ForceBrands’ #FemaleForces

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 […]