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    The FoodTech Stories Blog

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    Marketing for Founders Brand Building Marketing Leadership
    5 Min Read

    Marketing Strategy Is Business Strategy

    When Done Right, Marketing is a Growth Driver, Not a Cost Center
    Megan Thomas
    Aug 13, 2026, 8:36:59 AM
    Marketing for Founders Communication Strategies Brand Building Marketing Leadership
    1 Min Read

    What to Do When Marketing Shifts from "Nice-to-Have" to "Need-to-Have"

    One of the most common pain points I hear from CEOs and founders is the pressure of board and advisor input.
    Megan Thomas
    Jul 22, 2026, 8:56:34 AM
    Brand Building Marketing + AI Marketing Leadership
    2 Min Read

    If Claude is Doing All of Your Marketing Strategy, You're Missing Out

    There is a lot of binary thinking about AI in the business world right now. The technology is often cast as a ...
    Megan Thomas
    May 26, 2026, 5:17:28 PM
    Content Creation Marketing Leadership
    1 Min Read

    To Build Your Brand, You Must Stand Out Amidst The Slop

    A full 80% of marketers report that that they are using AI for content creation (HubSpot, 2026). This ...
    Megan Thomas
    Mar 26, 2026, 11:17:09 AM
    Smart Marketing Moves in Touch Economy
    Content Creation Marketing for Founders Efficient Marketing Spending Brand Building Marketing Leadership
    1 Min Read

    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
    1 Min Read

    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
    Creativity in the Age of AI
    Communication Strategies Marketing + AI Marketing Leadership
    1 Min Read

    Originality Will Set Brands Apart in the Age of Generative AI

    Generative AI (GenAI) stands to impact society in a myriad of ways – some of which have been identified ...
    Megan Thomas
    Jan 28, 2025, 9:04:16 AM
    Marketing for Founders Marketing Leadership
    2 Min Read

    Stop Guessing, Start Testing: Marketing your Startup

    There are well-understood, tried-and-true marketing strategies and tactics, that when deployed effectively, ...
    Megan Thomas
    May 29, 2024, 11:30:00 AM
    The First Marketing Hire You Need to Make for Your Startup
    Marketing for Founders Marketing Leadership
    1 Min Read

    The First Marketing Hire You Need to Make for Your Startup

    Where to start with staffing for marketing in your startup organization? If you are a technical founder, this ...
    Megan Thomas
    Apr 1, 2024, 1:37:49 PM
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