The 50-Ambassador Rule: How to Scale Your Affiliate Program

May 12
The 50-Ambassador Rule: How to Scale Your Affiliate Program

Many CPG brands start affiliate programs with a few creators and scattered sales, but real predictability comes when you build a system around 50 active ambassadors. This article breaks down how to turn creator partnerships into a scalable growth channel with clear tiers, content prompts, tracking, and repeatable workflows.

May 11
265. How CPG Brands Can Use Off-Price Retail as a Strategic Growth Channel

Off-price and value retail is often misunderstood. A lot of founders think of it as a last resort for excess inventory, but it can actually be a strategic channel for […]

May 11
This Week in CPG 05/11/2026

News from Love&Cookies, Terranean, Feel Good Foods, Frankie's Organic Snacks, Every Body Eat, HiNote, Koia, Jesse & Ben's, Oval Coffee Roasters, Chef Boyardee, White Lily, Shakeology, Fancypants Baking Co., NoBiggie, TRUFF, Fortune Favors and Struesli.

May 06
264. Retail Said Yes. Your P&L Might Say No. How to Pressure Test Growth Before It Breaks Your Brand

Founders are getting more retail opportunities right now than we’ve seen in a long time. But retail growth only works if the economics work. In this episode, Abby Richards walks […]

May 04
263. Setting up an Inventory Management Software for Your CPG Brand

Inventory is one of the most important and most overlooked parts of running a CPG brand. Too little inventory means missed sales and unhappy retailers. Too much ties up cash […]

May 04
This Week in CPG 05/04/2026

News from CRISP POWER, No Days Wasted, Burn Pit BBQ, Vitaminis, Maïzly, Siete Foods, Utopihen Farms, Fly By Jing, Alden’s Organic, PHX Hydration Energy, OLIPOP, Hifas da Terra, Little Latke, Hint Water, Garrett Popcorn and Superb Bakehouse.

Apr 29
8 Trends Worth Paying Attention to in CPG Right Now

The biggest CPG trends right now reveal what consumers really want: better flavor, real ingredients, cultural connection, and products that feel personal. This article breaks down 8 trends shaping where the industry is headed next.

Apr 29
How to Hire the Right Sales Leader for Your CPG Brand

The wrong sales hire can cost a CPG brand more than just salary. It can lead to bad retail bets, wasted trade spend, and growth that doesn’t actually make money. This article breaks down how to know what kind of sales leader your brand really needs before you make the hire.

Apr 28
What Winning Retail Media Teams Do Differently

Most CPG brands aren’t losing retail media dollars because they lack effort. They’re losing because their campaigns are structured too broadly. Learn the SKU-level framework winning teams use to cut wasted spend, improve ROAS, and turn retail media into a predictable growth engine.

Apr 27
This Week in CPG 04/27/2026

News from That’s it., Peanut Butter & Co, PremOla Granola, South Chicago Packing, Rare Breed Coffee, Rally, Lily’s Toaster Grills, Cantina Royal Hot Sauce, Unreal, Frozen One and Lumen.