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[Megan Thomas May 15, 2026, 8:14:50 AM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas) [![](https://ladder17.com/hubfs/Creative%20business%20team%20putting%20hands%20together%20at%20the%20office.jpeg)](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/best-foodtech-marketing-consulting-services-in-2026) [Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Communication Strategies](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/communication-strategies) [Efficient Marketing Spending](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/efficient-marketing-spending) ### [Best FoodTech Marketing Consulting Services in 2026](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/best-foodtech-marketing-consulting-services-in-2026) The right marketing strategy can be a driver of growth at key inflection points in a startup’s journey. Here ... [Megan Thomas Apr 28, 2026, 8:54:37 AM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas) [![Funnel Marketing Plan](https://ladder17.com/hubfs/iStock-2238083112.jpg)](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/dont-forget-the-top-of-the-funnel-why-you-need-a-funnel-marketing-plan) [Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Communication Strategies](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/communication-strategies) [Efficient Marketing Spending](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/efficient-marketing-spending) [Brand Building](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/brand-building) ### [Don't Forget the Top of the Funnel: Why You Need a Funnel Marketing Plan](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/dont-forget-the-top-of-the-funnel-why-you-need-a-funnel-marketing-plan) I talk to a lot of founders and leaders who feel like their teams are working nonstop to cultivate new ... [Megan Thomas Dec 3, 2025, 12:15:33 PM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas) [![](https://ladder17.com/hubfs/IMG_5398.jpg)](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/whole-foods-and-gnc-how-product-makers-can-get-distribution) [Purpose-Driven Brands](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/purpose-driven-brands) [Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Efficient Marketing Spending](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/efficient-marketing-spending) ### [Whole Foods and GNC: How Product Makers Can Gain Distribution](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/whole-foods-and-gnc-how-product-makers-can-get-distribution) For emerging brands, gaining distribution of their food, beverage, or supplement products in the specialty, ... 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[Megan Thomas Aug 14, 2025, 10:32:33 AM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas) [![](https://ladder17.com/hubfs/Scaled%20Digital%20Universe.jpg)](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/demystifying-exposure-owned-earned-and-paid-media-explained) [Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Efficient Marketing Spending](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/efficient-marketing-spending) ### [Demystifying Exposure: Owned, Earned, and Paid Media Explained](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/demystifying-exposure-owned-earned-and-paid-media-explained) In today's digital age, exposure is crucial for any brand's success. In my conversations with founders and ... 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