by Jeff Slater | Apr 22, 2016 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
No one enjoys renting a tuxedo for a special occasion. I think this is a universal truth. In 2013, Andrew Blackmon and Patrick Coyne, longtime friends who, while preparing for Andrew’s wedding in 2011, saw an opportunity to offer men an alternative to traditional...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 20, 2016 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Imagine having immediate access to a therapist via text? Breakups, job stress, family matters — all happen on their own schedules. What if therapy was uberized? Many folks don’t have easy access to therapy. It is a complicated process whereby you have to find a...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 15, 2016 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Traditionally, hairdressers have either owned their salon or worked as an employee where they hand over half their earnings to the Owner. Salons by JC is an innovative approach that is disrupting the business model. In 1997, Jack Griffey and Cecil Miller began their...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 13, 2016 | Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
Gail wanted to buy an expensive set of golf clubs online for her husband Kevin as an anniversary gift. She wanted to talk to someone who could provide some unbiased information and help her find the right brand. Imagine if she could be connected to brand advocates or...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 8, 2016 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
Imagine if your wine bottle was connected to the Internet and could tell you the story of the brand? Kuvee, a new startup has solved an interesting problem for consumers who want to open up several different wines at one time, but don’t want the wine to go bad. The...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 4, 2016 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
A new product is being squeezed onto the kitchen counters of America alongside the toaster, Keurig, and Cuisinart. Say hello to Juicero. A well-financed group has solved a problem for home juicing enthusiasts looking for convenience and healthy foods. Imagine having...
