{"id":13194,"date":"2024-07-09T12:19:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rangeme.com\/blog\/?p=13194"},"modified":"2024-08-02T05:47:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T13:47:55","slug":"rangeme-preferred-partners-launch-cpg-growth-summer-content-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rangeme.com\/blog\/rangeme-preferred-partners-launch-cpg-growth-summer-content-series\/","title":{"rendered":"RangeMe, Preferred Partners, Launch CPG Growth Summer Content Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">This summer, RangeMe, and our Preferred Services partners will launch a series of weekly content aimed at providing emerging brands with insights to help them boost sales, maintain strong cash flow, elevate advertising, optimize logistics, and champion environmental sustainability as they gear up for this year\u2019s Black Friday\/Cyber Monday season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The series, collectively titled S.C.A.L.E (for Sales, Cash Flow, Advertising &amp; Awareness, Logistics, and Environmental Sustainability) brings together the expertise and experience of RangeMe Services members <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickfurther.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KickFurther<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hawkemedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawke Media<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShipBob<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecodrive.community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecodrive<\/a> to equip brands with best practices to help them grow and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach of our Preferred Partners participating in S.C.A.L.E. have expertise in key areas related to CPG growth,\u201d says Vir Satyan, SVP of Supplier Success at RangeMe. \u201cThey will share knowledge gained from their collective experience in helping steer hundreds of CPG brands along a path to success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The series kicks off the week of July 15th, with each week featuring a variety of content from a different partner. Following is the S.C.A.L.E. summer content schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Week of July 15: Hawke Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/rangeme-blog-images.imgix.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-Hawke-Media_Wordmark-Logo-Small.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"Hawke Media - Black Friday Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-13195\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Digital marketing agency Hawke Media will host a webinar in which Senior Growth Expert &amp; GM of Hawke Capital, David Chon, will discuss how to master the marketing funnel to achieve record sales, especially in preparation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Among the topics to be covered are building a full-funnel marketing strategy, having the right foundation, acquisition strategies and building trust and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also share insights on crafting a unique brand story, analyzing the buyer\u2019s journey, improving the customer\u2019s experience, and improving website performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Week of July 22: Kickfurther<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/rangeme-blog-images.imgix.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kickfurther-Logo-2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"Kick Further Webinar on Leveraging inventory Funding \" class=\"wp-image-13197\" style=\"width:226px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Inventory funding provider Kickfurther will equip brands with insights and strategies around managing cash flow, leveraging various inventory funding options and optimizing supply chain practices, as well as how to manage your business around high-season demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Week of July 29: Ecodrive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/rangeme-blog-images.imgix.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ecodrive-Logomark-Wordmark-Green-250ppi.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"Ecodrive webinar increasing conversions for holiday season\" class=\"wp-image-13198\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ecodrive helps brands integrate eco-friendly practices into their businesses, from ocean plastic removal to reforestation to help contribute to a greener planet and build stronger connections with environmentally conscious customers. In this week of content, Ecodrive will show how impact actions can help brands retain customers and increase conversions this upcoming holiday season. It will also share insights on how to optimize this for both digital and retail growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Week of August 5th: Shipbob<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/rangeme-blog-images.imgix.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shipbob.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"ShipBob Webinar - Information suppliers need to prepare their fulfillment and operations for the upcoming holiday season. \" class=\"wp-image-13199\" style=\"width:212px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Efficient logistics are key to handling increased demand during peak seasons. 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