by Jeff Slater | Mar 24, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
Heroic Taste, Heroic Mission, Say hello to Hero Jerky. About 25 years ago, I worked with Ron Mills at GoodMark Foods. GoodMark owned the Slim Jim brand, and Ron was one of the company’s sales leaders. He was always an upbeat, positive, intelligent colleague who...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 18, 2024 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
Branding Lessons from Parachute’s Founder, Ariel Kaye Who Gives a Sheet? As entrepreneurs, we often dive headfirst into building our dreams, neglecting the crucial step of understanding our potential customers. The origin story of Parachute, a premium home goods...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 14, 2024 | Interesting Brands
From Workbench to Trendsetter: How Stanley Turned a Flask into a $750 Million Phenomenon Imagine a brand synonymous with rugged durability, trusted by tradespeople and outdoor enthusiasts for over a century. During World War II, this brand was known for its...
by Jeff Slater | Aug 27, 2023 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
Creating Lasting Impact: Exploring “The Power of Moments” by Chip and Dan Heath I am rereading Heath’s brother’s book, The Power of Moments, from 2017. I remember it helped me think about brand and marketing strategy differently. In the dynamic...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 19, 2023 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
Regenerative organic farming is a holistic approach to agriculture that focuses on regenerating the health and fertility of the soil rather than simply producing food and fiber. More and more food brands are starting to emphasize this approach in their marketing. This...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 5, 2023 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
From Edsel to Google Glass to LIFEWTR. Product Strategy Fails When It isn’t In Alignment with The Business Building a product strategy can be challenging, but it is an essential muscle for any organization that wants to flex its strength and create and launch...
