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    • Tech & FoodTech Marketing Consulting & Strategy
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    Becoming a Thought Leader in a Crowded Market

    One of the biggest topics that leaders often bring forward is the challenge of building awareness of their ...
    Megan Thomas
    Dec 8, 2025, 7:23:55 AM
    Funnel Marketing Plan
    Marketing for Founders Communication Strategies Efficient Marketing Spending Brand Building

    Don't 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
    Plant-Based Burger
    Purpose-Driven Brands Food+Tech Acceptance Marketing for Founders

    Why the Last Wave of Plant-Based Meat Didn't Deliver on the Hype (and What to Do About It)

    In 2019, when I led the marketing launch of a new line of plant-based meat, the industry consensus was clear: ...
    Megan Thomas
    Nov 13, 2025, 7:52:13 AM
    Purpose-Driven Brands Marketing for Founders Efficient Marketing Spending

    Whole Foods and GNC: How Product Makers Can Gain Distribution

    For emerging brands, gaining distribution of their food, beverage, or supplement products in the specialty, ...
    Megan Thomas
    Sep 2, 2025, 9:00:20 AM
    Smart Marketing Moves in Touch Economy
    Content Creation Marketing for Founders Efficient Marketing Spending Brand Building Marketing Leadership

    Smart Marketing Moves for Lean Budgets: 4 Cost-Effective Marketing Activities That Drive Results

    You're leading your team to reach your company's annual business goals, but it's been tough going this year. ...
    Megan Thomas
    Aug 14, 2025, 10:32:33 AM
    Marketing for Founders Brand Building Marketing Leadership

    How Strategic Marketing Fuels Startup Growth Before Market Entry

    Before a startup has its first product in the market, or is actively seeking partnerships, in can be ...
    Megan Thomas
    Mar 25, 2025, 3:01:56 PM
    Marketing for Founders Brand Building

    How to Build a Uniquely Differentiated Brand in a Competitive Market

    How to Build a Uniquely Differentiated Brand in a Competitive Market
    Megan Thomas
    Dec 12, 2024, 10:49:34 AM
    Marketing for Founders Efficient Marketing Spending

    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 ...
    Megan Thomas
    Nov 12, 2024, 8:34:13 AM
    Food+Tech Acceptance Marketing for Founders

    Beyond Buzzwords: Marketing for FoodTech Products

    In an era where technology meets food innovation, effectively positioning and marketing FoodTech products is ...
    Megan Thomas
    Oct 23, 2024, 8:39:20 AM
    Content Creation Marketing for Founders

    Social Media & Your Startup: Part II

    Social media can be a great way to reach your target audience. In my last post, I broke down how to conduct a ...
    Megan Thomas
    Aug 6, 2024, 9:46:09 AM
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