Meet The Direct 60 List Honorees of 2024! https://lnkd.in/gyJxNYFa These executives are defining the go-to-market approach for leading brands. These calculated risk-takers and early adopters are positioning their brands for success in this new consumer-focused and data-driven world. Meet the honorees in person at The Direct 60 Forum on October 10th in New York City! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNXz8vUQ The Direct 60 Forum is where the industry's best minds gather for an event unlike any other. More than a gala and less than a conference, from thoughtful peer discussions to elegant tasting experiences, inspiring acceptance speeches to curated receptions and dinners - there are few evenings that can match this. #Direct60 #TheLead #Brands Aaron Rose, Alex Frias, Amy Calhoun Robb, Amy Silino, Anik Chaudhry, Angie Rieger, Anna Farberov, Anne Spletzer, Austin Hodges, Becca Rotelli Mignanelli, Carolyn Glynos, Chris Jones, Chris Zahner, Christian Lang, Cristina Marinucci, Cyntia Leo, Dana Klein, Daniel Bernardini Martinez, David Baker, David Roselle, David Ting, Ellie Off, Eleanore Quartel, Emma Lawson, Erica Lynn Young, Giovanni L., Jenn Volk, Jenny Oh, Jeremy Harris, John St Juliana, Jordan Lustig, Josh Lieberman, Katia Berlin, Katie Reeves, Kevin Shapiro, Koral (Chen) Gutterman, Kristin Patrick, Leila Jalai, Lou Alaimo, Mark Katz
The Lead
Research Services
Brooklyn, New York 8,096 followers
Winning Strategies & Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Every Brand to Sell Direct
About us
Winning Strategies & Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Every Brand to Sell Direct The Lead is a media and events company that helps brands compete in an increasingly digital and direct selling environment by introducing future business trends, presenting winning strategies, and connecting them with the right technologies. Unlike conferences and information outlets that focus either on big retail or just a single stakeholder, The Lead showcases actionable insights across marketing, ecommerce, stores, customer experience, and the last mile for brands selling direct.
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http://the-lead.co
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- 11-50 employees
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- Brooklyn, New York
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- 2018
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- Fashion, Retail, Technology, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Commerce, e-commerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Payments, Material Science, Wearables, Beauty, Wellness, D2C, and Direct to consumer
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Jennie Baik
Marketplace Builder I Founder I Board Member I Advisor
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Sonal Gandhi
Chief Content Officer at The Lead
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Ken Pilot
Podcast Host: THE RETAIL PILOT - Leaders & Legends/Tech Talk, CEO, Board Member, Investor, Advisor,
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Andrew Neelon
Founder of 1REC | Development & Strategy Executive @ Elase (Formerly Birch)
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Meet The Direct 60 List Honorees of 2024! https://lnkd.in/gyJxNYFa These are the executives defining the go-to-market approach for iconic brands we know, and look up to. These leaders continue to embrace technology, innovation, and next-gen strategies. Meet the honorees in person at The Direct 60 Forum on October 10th in New York City! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNXz8vUQ In its fourth year, The Direct 60 Forum is elevated, celebratory, amusing, entertaining, advancing, and growing. From elegant wine tasting to enjoyable cocktails and powerful acceptance speeches to a well-curated room – few evenings can match this. #Direct60 #TheLead #Brands Mimi Ruiz, Miryha Fantegrossi, Mike Brown, Naveen Seshadri, PJ Oleksak, Preeti Singh, Prasad Tendulkar, Rachel Terrace, Renee Lopes Halvorsen, Ron Ijack, Sarah Angelmar, Scott Lux, Shane Grenley, Slisha Kankariya, Steph So, Suparana Shokeen, Tamara Pircz, Tracy Shub Knauer, Victoria Katsarou, Victoria Santoriello
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In this week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, H&M is repositioning the brand through new experiences, Brat Summer continues for K18 Hair with Charlie XCX endorsement, Adobe expects mobile devices to drive 53% of sales during the upcoming holiday season, and Canopy will expand its physical presence with a national SEPHORA launch. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz
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In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, Mars is planning to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova, new online-only apparel retailer Edikted is gaining popularity with back-to-school shoppers (on TikTok), Nike is giving up its recently adopted softer tone to stand out from competitors once again, and Recurate resale platform was acquired by competitor Trove. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz
The Indicator: August 16, 2024
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In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, REVOLVE is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, retail vacancy rates have slipped to a 10-year low in the US and rents continue to rise globally, ACE Hardware is investing $1 billion in experiential retail, and Placer.ai boosts valuation to $1.5B after raising another $75M. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz
The Indicator: August 9, 2024
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In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, New Balance plans to reach $10 billion in sales in the next few years, Savage X Fenty (the Rihanna-founded intimates, loungewear, and sportswear brand) is partnering with Nordstrom, Randa Apparel & Accessories acquires XIX Palms, and KiwiCo, Inc. is finally launching in brick-and-mortar by entering Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Target stores this month. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz
The Indicator: August 2, 2024
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Take a look inside The Innovation Forum from The Lead Summit 2024! The 200+ attendee event brought together Brand and Retail leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators to identify the next big opportunity. The forum was a dynamic space where forward-thinking leaders and innovators came together to share, learn, and inspire. A big thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees who made the Innovation Forum an inspiring and impactful experience. Let's continue to drive innovation and lead the way! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC
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Meetings Non-Stop! Lots of learning, lots of meeting, lots of discovery: This was The Hosted Meeting Program For the first time, The Lead Summit introduced a best-of-breed 1-to-1 meeting program and there is nothing random about it. 1. Personalized matchings ensured that attendees met with the right vendors. 2. Participants connected with executives and decision-makers. 3. Time and productivity was maximized, attendees to made meaningful connections in a short span. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the Hosted Meeting Program. Let’s continue to build strong, innovative partnerships! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! We’ll have triple the number of hosted meetings, with the same incredible event experience. This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC
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What an incredible agenda! The on-stage sessions from The Lead Summit this year were nothing short of amazing, packed with valuable insights and forward-thinking strategies from brands like Target, Marc Jacobs, H&M, Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, Signet Jewelers, Under Armour, New Balance, and hundreds of others. A huge thank you to our speakers and participants for making The Lead Summit a hub of knowledge and inspiration. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to innovate with purpose! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! This is the future of brand-to-consumer.
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