standout in the marketplace

CPG food & beverage

brand strategy

Whether you're formulating a new product, launching into speciality retail, or restaurant-to-CPG; let’s make your brand standout from the crowd.

Building industry favorite CPG brands.

Building industry favorite CPG brands.


From Idea to Industry Favorite

Building a CPG brand isn’t just about having a great product—it’s about standing out, connecting with consumers, and attracting retailers from day one. Without a clear strategy, many founders waste time and resources on guesswork.

That’s where my Brand Strategy comes in. This proven framework helps you differentiate your brand, define your market position, and build momentum with key industry players—so you standout in the marketplace.

In just four weeks, we’ll create a customized brand strategy covering branding, positioning, sales channels, and community building. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, industry insights, and the confidence to launch.

Perfect if you’re…

pre-launch


unclear on brand differentiators & unique selling points


preparing for specialty retail


not creating buzz but have a great product & story

The Brand

1. Brand story that engages with of target consumers & investors

2. Brand differentiators to standout on the shelf

3. Brand positioning for retail

4. Brand voice & personality

5. Hero product that creates buzz

The Buyer

1. Buyer personas & use cases

2. Unique selling points that drive demand

3. Best sales channels for early-stage growth

The Buzz

1. Activation & Event strategy to create brand awareness

2. Brand partnership strategy to create buzz with tastemakers & consumers

3. Storytelling content strategy to build brand community & buzz

From idea to industry favorite.

From idea to industry favorite.


gives you industry must-haves to standout in the marketplace.

Brand Strategy

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What’s Included

  • 3x Brand Strategy meetings

  • Brand research

  • Brand strategy deck

  • Bonus check-in meeting

Investment: Starts at $3500

Your Brand Strategy will…

Differentiate your brand in the marketplace


discover unique selling selling points for your target market


Create buzz with strategic Partners, consumers & retailers

How it shakes out...

How it shakes out...


Week 1

DEEP DIVE

We’ll meet 1-on-1 to discuss brand initiatives, roadblocks, and goals.

Week 2

brand research

I’ll use 15 years+ experience to research and audit to identify new opportunities for your brand.

Week 3

thought partnership

We’ll meet 1-on-1 for thought partnership and collaborate on how your brand can strategically reach goals.

Week 4

STRATEGY IN ACTION!

We’ll meet 1-on-1, you receive your brand strategy deck, and we put your strategy into your day-to-day schedule to make things happen!

Bonus

Check-in meeting

You’ll have a complementary meeting this year as you put your brand strategy into action. I’m here to answer questions, trouble-shoot, and connect you with the right industry people!

FAQ

  •  Brand Strategy is your plan that identifies what makes your brand different, unique selling points, to create buzz around your brand. A brand designer will then use your strategy to build the visuals for your brand.

    That’s why I love working with Izzy of House of Wynn. She brings my client's brand strategy to life with her creative insights! Some of my favorites we’ve worked on together are - She’s the Sauce, Frankly Good Coffee, and Dripspoon (and my rebrand).

  • The sooner you have a strategy, the better. Whether you're formulating a new product, launching into speciality retail, or restaurant-to-CPG; you need to start.

  • You’ll need your brand strategy for…

    • Trademark

    • Brand design

    • Packaging

    • Social media

    • Marketing

    • Potential investors

    • Manufactures

    • Retailers

  • Ask yourself, what’s the cost of not having a strategy. From your brand designer, co-packer, to social media manager and potential investors; they will ask what your brand strategy is. You’ll be spending way more money on each stage of growth without having a cohesive brand strategy from the start.

  • You’ll have a clear understanding of what differentiates your brand in the marketplace, value proposition, to creating buzz with modern marketing from content, partnerships, to events and community building.

  • For your own scheduling, it's only 3 meetings that are 1 hour. Everything else are hours I'm working on strategy for you.

  • I schedule client meetings Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm EST. However if you need some flexibility there, I'm happy to see what I can make work! 

  • The price includes all 1-on-1 brand strategy meetings, brand research, brand strategy deck, and a follow up meeting.

  • There’s a payment plan option for emerging brands. All sales are final.

    1. Week 1 - We'll meet 1-on-1 for an 1 hour meeting. I'll work with you on identifying what exactly you want to accomplish for the brand. From your brand differentiators, positioning, to consumer use cases, to how you'll create buzz. I have a framework we'll follow for best results!

    2. Week 2 - I'll conduct my own brand research, evaluating competitors, opportunities, and what would make your product stand out to consumers (no meeting this week)

    3. Week 3 - We'll meet 1-on-1 for an 1 hour meeting. I'll review with you my strategic insight on how to differentiate the brand in the marketplace, get in front of the right consumers, and create buzz with partnerships, events, social, etc. I'll collect your feedback and make edits.

    4. Week 4 - We'll meet 1-on-1 for an 1 hour meeting. I'll present to you the final brand strategy deck, answer questions, and explain exactly what next steps to take to execute the brand strategy; along with providing any introductions needed with my list of industry contacts.

    5. After that, you'll have access to an additional check-in call to answer questions, review things you're working on, and be a trusted advisor for your brand's growth.

  • Your brand strategy has 3 industry-must have pillars. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

    1.Brand Differentiates

    • Brand story that engages with of target consumers & investors

    • Brand differentiators to standout on the shelf

    • Brand positioning for retail

    • Brand voice & personality

    • Hero product that creates buzz

    2.Buyer Persona

    • Buyer personas & use cases

    • Unique selling points that drive demand

    • Best sales channels for early-stage growth

    3.Creating Buzz & Community

    • Activation & Event strategy to create brand awareness

    • Brand partnership strategy to create buzz with tastemakers & consumers

    • Storytelling content strategy to build brand community & buzz

    • Telling story behind the brand that will make the business successful

  • 'Before She’s the Sauce was even a concept, I met with Kelly, and from day one, she helped me shape this brand into something truly unique. Her strategic mind helped me uncover what made my sauces different, find the key selling points that would resonate, and has helped create the kind of buzz that every founder dreams of..."

    Nicole Glabman, Founder She’s the Sauce

  • "...Pop Up Grocer slid into our dms and before I knew it we had launched inside one of the most respected entities for up and coming CPG brands - we were on the shelves, standing out among the other coffees that surrounded us. This is just the beginning of our growth and retail journey - grateful I was smart enough to hire Kelly when we did!"

    Stefanie Frank, Co-founder, Frankly Good Coffee

  • 'I absolutely loved working with Kelly! I’ve worked with a good amount of folks but what sets her apart is her energy. She’s knowledgeable, bright, and always very encouraging. I’m so happy to have her as a resource!'

    Crystal Hale, Founder Dripspoon

Case Studies

Dripspoon

Cupcake’s cooler cousin

Frankly Good Coffee

Air roasted, small batch, ethically sourced

She’s the sauce

Sauce, with benefits.

Clients featured in Adweek, LA Times, CNN, and Forbes.

Clients featured in Adweek, LA Times, CNN, and Forbes.


Meet Kelly

Kelly Bennett is a CPG food & beverage brand strategist in New York City. She works with brands to differentiate in the marketplace, discover unique selling points, and create buzz. Clients featured in LA Times, Forbes, and CNN. Kelly collaborated with Nicole Swartz to launch Bread & Butter, a trademark law firm for CPG food and beverage brands. And hosts the Emerging Brand Podcast® sharing stories behind your new favorite CPG brands.

You'll utilize Kelly’s 15+ years of industry expertise to have a roadmap for your brand’s measurable success!

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