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Strategies To Build Diverse Teams Relayed At MPB Diversity Summit
Enhancing diversity in the Private Brands industry takes more than just good intentions — it requires actively building diverse teams. Speakers at the second and closing day of the My Private Brand Diversity Summit outlined strategies for succeeding with effective team building to enhance brands and organizations. “You need to make sure you have teams reflective of consumer bases,” said Chris Skyers, VP, Own Brands, Wakefern Food Corp, the large Eastern U.S. retailer and cooperative with banners including ShopRite. “If Own Brands is going to continue on its growth path, you must have teams that follow where consumers are going
MPB Diversity Summit Starts On Wednesday – 47 FREE Tickets Remain
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"] The My Private Brand Diversity Summit live online starts Wednesday February 24-25, 2021. The two half-day sessions will feature more than a dozen speakers, speed networking, and lively open forum roundtables. With only 47 FREE VIP tickets left don't miss your chance to be a part of this ground breaking event. And make sure to thank Gold Sponsor Marketing by Design (MBD). Maria Dubuc graciously donated 300 FREE VIP tickets to make sure this topic took center stage. The Summit brings together key leaders and change-makers
6 Days & Counting to the My Private Brand Diversity Summit
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get a Free VIP Ticket to the MPB Diversity Summit
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Today I am excited to announce that Gold Sponsor Marketing by Design (MBD) has graciously underwritten 300 FREE VIP tickets for our My Private Brand Diversity Summit live online February 24-25, 2021. The two half-day sessions will feature more than a dozen speakers, speed networking, and lively open forum roundtables. “We are happy to support the Diversity Summit and the important conversation it will create in the private brand industry,” said Maria Dubuc, president of MBD. “Our support of the event and the FREE VIP tickets
Target’s Flora Ekpe-Idang to Present at the My Private Brand Diversity Summit
Today I am excited to reveal the addition of Flora Ekpe-Idang senior brand marketing manager at Target to the My Private Brand Diversity Summit Agenda. The live online event will be held, 2.24-25.21. You may have noticed Flora mentioned in our story on Targets initiatives Flora is a senior brand marketing manager at Target leading the brand’s Black audience marketing strategy. Having over 10+ years of marketing experience executing innovative consumer-centric campaigns, strategies, and brand partnerships, Flora is passionate about creating meaningful, culturally-relevant, and authentic connections while delivering memorable value throughout the customer journey. Flora is also a toy founder,
MPB Diversity Summit Releases Final Schedule
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300 Free VIP Tickets Now Available for the MPB Diversity Summit
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Today I am excited to announce that Gold Sponsor Marketing by Design (MBD) has graciously underwritten 300 FREE VIP tickets for our My Private Brand Diversity Summit live online February 24-25, 2021. The two half-day sessions will feature more than a dozen speakers, speed networking, and lively open forum roundtables. “We are happy to support the Diversity Summit and the important conversation it will create in the private brand industry,” said Maria Dubuc, president of MBD. “Our support of the event and the FREE VIP tickets
Target’s Flora Ekpe-Idang to Take the My Private Brand Diversity Summit Stage
Today I am excited to reveal the addition of Flora Ekpe-Idang senior brand marketing manager at Target to the My Private Brand Diversity Summit Agenda. The live online event will be held, 2.24-25.21. You may have noticed Flora mentioned in the story we ran yesterday on Targets initiatives Flora is a senior brand marketing manager at Target leading the brand’s Black audience marketing strategy. Having over 10+ years of marketing experience executing innovative consumer-centric campaigns, strategies, and brand partnerships, Flora is passionate about creating meaningful, culturally-relevant, and authentic connections while delivering memorable value throughout the customer journey. Flora is also
Bellen Woodard, World’s 1st Crayon Activist to Speak At the My Private Brand Diversity Summit
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.8.1" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.8.1" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.1" _module_preset="default"]Today I am thrilled to announce that Bellen Woodard, world’s 1st crayon activist, President of Bellen’s More than Peach Project, and owner of More than Peach™ Multicultural & Rainbow crayons will speak at the My Private Brand Diversity Summit, February 24-24, 2021. I will have the privilege of interviewing this remarkable young woman and learning more about her important message. Bellen was named a TIME Magazine Top-5 Honoree in the 1st ever TIME Magazine Kid of the Year for the work of her More than Peach Project and for creating the
First 5 Speakers Announced for the My Private Brand Diversity Summit
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.8.1" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Today I am excited to announce the first 5 speakers for the My Private Brand Diversity Summit live online, 2.24-25.21. I am excited to welcome them to the virtual stage and look forward to their passionate insights. This event will My bring together industry leaders to dive deep into this critical topics. It is our firm belief that Diversity and Inclusion are the keys to knowing our customers better, delivering the goods and services they need and building meaningful relationships with them. From the
