by Jeff Slater | Jun 2, 2019 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing People
When you are struggling with a complicated business or marketing challenge, where do you go for help? Last week I got to participate in a Wisdom Counsel organized by my friend Danny Rosin and led by Rob Lowe, whose GIVING BACK PODCAST focuses on non-profits. I met Rob...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 26, 2019 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
What if instead of buying a plastic bottle of soap, dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent, you got a refill delivered to your front door? And what if that product was made without harsh chemicals but was still effective at cleaning? Say hello to cleancult. They want...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 17, 2019 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
We all have loved ones who have passed on and are no longer with us. We miss some of them dearly because they had such a compelling impact on our life. Another person can’t replace their influence on you and you know you will miss them forever. But would your...
by Jeff Slater | Dec 27, 2018 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
KFC came out with a hilarious prank this week. It illustrates something I write about often. Have fun with your marketing and make people smile. No, I don’t want to buy a log for my fireplace that smells like KFC, but I have shared this graphic with so many people...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 15, 2018 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
When Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, founders of Food52 in Manhattan wanted to begin to market their line of cooking products, they did something unusual. Their company had sold other companies’ kitchen-related products for years. Over time, they developed a...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 30, 2018 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
My friend Mike Schall asked me if I had heard of Ahimi®, a plant-based substitute for Ahi tuna. He knows how much I love sushi-grade Ahi and I know that Mike has a passion for all things plant-based. Coincidentally, my daughter Fanny’s recent TV appearance on Cooking...
