by Melissa Simmerman | Jul 14, 2026 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Ecommerce, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Sales and Influencer Kits, Structural Design, Thought Leadership
July 14, 2026 86% of consumers make a purchase influenced by a creator at least once a year. That’s a massive number of shoppers buying products solely based on the opinions of people on the internet, according to Sprout Social. But that is the reality of the...
by Melissa Simmerman | Jun 19, 2026 | AI, Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Innovation, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design
June 23, 2026 Since the end of last year, one topic has come up again and again in our conversations with clients, partners, and colleagues alike. Innovation. From first-time founders to global CPGs, it’s on everyone’s minds. Not that it wasn’t before, but it feels...
by Melissa Simmerman | May 27, 2026 | Brand Strategy, Color, Conference Recap, CPG Trends, Innovation, Inspiration, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design, Thought Leadership
May 28, 2026 We may have left Las Vegas, but the memories of the packaging at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2026 didn’t leave us. Here are the creative and innovative products, booths, and packaging stars that made us stop and take notice, even in a somewhat delirious...
by Melissa Simmerman | Mar 18, 2026 | Brand Strategy, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Sales and Influencer Kits, Structural Design, Thought Leadership
Launch it to Last: Brands That Win Aren’t Just Seen — They’re Experienced Belief is the hardest thing to earn in CPG. Thousands of CPG products launch every year, and after walking the ExpoWest show floor and speaking with many of the founders...
by Melissa Simmerman | Feb 18, 2026 | Packaging Design, Prototyping, Sales and Influencer Kits, Thought Leadership
Tradeshow Packaging Tips: How to Win Before You Even Arrive Tradeshows… 20,000 steps a day and that’s only half the hustle. We’re about to hit Natural Products Expo and it got us thinking: a successful tradeshow starts long before you reach the...
