In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Janice Greenwald, a seasoned marketing leader with over two decades of experience spanning Unilever, Sabra, and numerous natural food startups. Janice shares her expert perspective on what truly drives success in CPG marketing, introducing her expanded “C’s and P’s” framework and offering actionable insights for early-stage brands.

They cover key topics including defining a compelling value proposition, conducting consumer research on a budget, evaluating product-market fit, optimizing packaging for shelf impact, and selecting the right creative partners. Janice also shares best practices for executing high-ROI tactics like retail media, demos, and digital couponing to drive velocity.

Whether you’re launching a new brand or scaling an existing one, this episode offers clear, strategic guidance to help your product stand out in a crowded market. Listen now!

Grassroots Marketing Demos: https://calendly.com/grassrootsmarketing/grassroots-x-startupcpg-intro-call

Janice's Cs and Ps:

Consumer – Who is your product for, and what real problem are you solving?
Customer (Retailer) – You must show how your product will grow their category
Category – You’re not just selling a product; you’re helping drive category incrementality
Competition – Understand the landscape and how your brand stands out
Product – Is it actually delivering on a relevant insight or need?
Pricing – Must reflect your value proposition, margin goals, and consumer expectations
Packaging – Your single best marketing tool in-store—must break through
Placement – Should be a joint effort with sales to get the best in-store visibility at the right retailers (or channels)
Promotion – Covers everything you’ll do to move product off the shelf

Listen in as they share about:

Marketing for CPG Brands
Marketing Framework: Cs & Ps
Product-Market Fit & Repositioning
Brand Audits and Course Correction
Driving Velocity: Practical Tactics
Marketing Spend and ROI-Driven Tactics
Research & Validation
Choosing a Design Partner

Episode Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-greenwald-marketing-consultant/

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