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Straight Outta Yale: Recent Grads Create New Beverage Product Line

PYMNTS

They looked at the marketplace and saw an opening for a new kind of spiked seltzer, this one with tequila instead of the malt liquor used in most seltzer brands. Mitchell will be part of the Onda marketing effort, but not a dominant presence. She will help to guide our marketing strategy as an executive in the company,” Gray said.

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We Analyzed 9 Of The Biggest Direct-to-Consumer Success Stories To Figure Out The Secrets to Their Growth — Here’s What We Learned

CB Insights

In the process, these brands, spanning everything from detergent to sneakers, are radically changing consumer preferences and expectations. These well-positioned startups are not just competing with some of the biggest retail brands in mattresses, razors, shoes, and more, by launching their own brands.

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Finovate Fall 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Now showing how Avoka can integrate with a ton of apps in a matter of days with your company’s brand. Franchises – Americas greatest brands” They have a list view function where investors can investigate franchises near and far. It’s seems better to invest in a brand you are more comfortable with an established presence.