Category Brands

The Allure Of Celebrity Brands

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, we’re turning the spotlight on a category that fuses the glitz of celebrity with the grind of business: celebrity brands. This arena merges star appeal with strategic marketing to create products that resonate…

Biggest Trend At Expo West: Your Mama

The biggest trend no one is talking about The Natural Products Expo West 2024 took place from March 12-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, offering a comprehensive platform for natural, organic, and conscious products. With over 90,000 attendees, Expo West…

Market Heating Up For Talent-Led Brands

Investments announced by r.e.m. beauty, Henry Rose, and Ceremonia – all led by one investor While the rest of the market stagnates, that has not been the case for many celebrity-led brands who have had major announcements in the past…

Preparing For The Worst, But Make It Fashion

How JUDY is revolutionizing emergency kits in America The world is changing at an alarming rate with more people experiencing natural disasters. Whether it is a fire, flood, hurricane, or pandemic – the sad fact is that the majority of…

Snacking Sustainably

Why it’s more than just a snack Sustainability is a critical part of the future of business, and yet many of us are unaware of how our daily routines impact the world around us. Palm oil is a leading cause…

THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE COLLABORATION

Did you know 70% of joint ventures fail? The reason this is so disproportionate to any other type of new business venture is because most people do not know how to create successful partnerships. Oftentimes people assume that working together…

The Power of Collaborations

Why talent-led collaborations are becoming the next tech unicorns of the investment world. Advertising is fighting a losing battle with a new generation of consumers that is increasingly more digitally savvy and responsible. It is no longer enough to flash…

Creative in the Context of Commercial

It’s that Cannes time of the year.  A time where the focus is on excellent creative – what makes it, how to harness it, and who is doing it best.  I am a huge fan of good creative.  As I’m…