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
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 CreatorForce 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 ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 18, 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
Leading with Purpose: 4 Female Executives Who Are Making a Difference Explore the key principles of purpose-driven leadership through the stories of female executives who are making a difference through their impactful approach. CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 4, 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
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 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