Millennial Media Opps: PayPal completes media review (Score 58)
Oct 31, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out to offer ad space & to inquire about other agency opportunities.  PayPal just concluded a year-long media review by appointing GroupM global media AOR. This replaces the Kepler Group.  We told you about the review when we reported that PayPal had promoted Leanne Sheraton to CMO.  Target demographic: Millennials The company will likely: Revise media strategy Ramp digital spend back up Make additional agency changes Digital and social insig...

Male Gen-X, Millennial Opps: Nautilus changes name to Bowflex to support its top brand (Score 69)
Oct 31, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out to help this company promote the rebrand. Nautilus announced it is changing its name to Bowflex, effective November 1st, 2023. The company believes this will help show its focus on the Bowflex brand.   The company rolled out a new logo & brand identity for Bowlfex earlier this year. It also plans on rolling out several new products in Q4.  Target demographic: Millennial & Gen-Xers with a male skew The company will likely: Keep shifting ad dollar...

Kruger Products announces new PR AOR amid spend increases (Score 27)
Oct 30, 2023

Sales lead: Contact this company's DMs if you can help it build brand awareness.  Kruger Products (KP) appointed North Strategic as PR AOR in October 2023. The agency is responsible for increasing brand awareness.  KP's top brands are Cashmere, Scotties, and SpongeTowels. Target demographic: Canadian Gen-X & millennials The company will likely: Continue increasing digital spend Diversify digital ad placement Make additional agency changes Digital and social in...

Plume hires CMO amid spend decreases (Score 50)
Oct 30, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO for more information about her future plans.  Plume recently appointed Valerie Buckingham as CMO. She joined from Palo Alto Networks, where she served as CMO of its consumer business.  In her new role, Buckingham is responsible for promoting new products/experiences for households and small businesses.  Target demographic: Gen-X/millennial homeowners & small business owners.  The company will likely: Ramp digital spend back up Utilize ...

Female Millennial, Gen-X Opps: Goop launches good.clean.goop (Score 22)
Oct 30, 2023

Sales lead: Get in touch if you can help this company promote good.clean.goop.  Goop just launched a new beauty and wellness products line called good.clean.goop.  It will be available in-store and online at Target and Amazon.  The line includes cleaners, facial serums, body lotions, and wellness chews.  Target demographic: Millennial & Gen-X women The company will likely: Ramp up ad spend & promotional activity for good.clean.goop Seek agency assistance Roll out a...

All My Sons Moving and Storage picks up CMO (Score 50)
Oct 30, 2023

Sales lead: This hire will likely lead to higher ad spend & agency appointments.  All My Sons Moving & Storage (AMS) named Katharine Mobley CMO in August 2023. Mobley is responsible for strategy, brand management, campaigns, budget, and analytics.  She brings CMO experience from her time at WeCareCard, Crescerance, and First Advantage.  Target demographic: Millennials & Gen-Xers The company will likely: Significantly increase ad spend Try new marketing channels See...

BFY Gen-Z, Millennial Opps: Meati introduces new product, starts ramping up digital spend (Score 15)
Oct 30, 2023

Sales lead: Get in touch if you can help this company build initial brand awareness.  Meati just rolled out a new product called eat meati jerky. The jerky is plant-based and comes in a three-flavor bundle including Original, Peppered, and Sweet Chile.  It includes seven grams of protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrients.  The product is currently only available on Meati's website.  In other news: Meati recently brought in $50m in a Series C extension funding round, br...

Accounts on the Move Recap: Week of October 23 - 27, 2023
Oct 30, 2023

Below is a compilation of WinmoEdge's top accounts on the move published during the previous week. We usually publish these recaps every Monday to give you a one-stop, quick glance destination for our top account shifts.  This list can be accessed under “Accounts on the Move” or "Industry Analysis" once it moves off the front page of the site.  As ever, you can see a list of the Top 100 brands we believe will begin an agency review in the next 3-to-12 months on our Vulnerable Accoun...

Decision Makers on the Move Recap: Week of October 23 - 27, 2023
Oct 30, 2023

Below is a compilation of WinmoEdge's top decision makers on the move published during the previous week.  Why is it important to track decision makers? DM shifts, especially new hires and first-time CMOs, are the top new business trigger for agency changes, media spending shifts, and new martech investments. New DMs tend to evaluate changes in these areas and start making changes within a 3-12 month window.  All of our decision maker shift reports can also be accessed under “Industry A...

PureTalk announces new PR partner (Score 17)
Oct 27, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out to help this brand promote its new veteran program.  PureTalk appointed French / West / Vaughan as its lead PR agency in October 2023. The agency is tasked with promoting PureTalk's new financial support program for veterans. It will also handle national, regional, and local media relations. Target demographic: Gen-X/boomer veterans The brand will likely: Ramp ad spend back up Launch an ad campaign to promote the financial support program Buil...