Get to know the top challenger brands and discover their business and marketing strategies. Challenger brands are smaller brands with big ambitions. Though not the leaders in the industry, challenger brands can take up a lot of space in the market. Discover the latest news about some of the most popular challenger brands of the moment. How are they growing their business? What sets them apart from the rest? Find out what some of these budding businesses are up to and how their creative strategies and ideas align with yours.

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As Plant-Based Burger Brands Battle, One Faux-Egg Maker Is Dominating a New Niche

Move over, fake meat and oat milk—egg substitutes are looking to grab some of the plant-based food spotlight. Though it’s niche, making up a tiny portion of overall plant-based protein [...]

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Plant-Based Food Feud: Faux-Meat Brands Start a Public Beef Over ‘Clean’ Ingredients

Lightlife blasts Impossible and Beyond as 'food tech,' and startup Planterra tries to play the peacemaker.

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How Planet Fitness VP Channels Company Culture into Brand Advocacy

Edward Bourelly’s passion for purpose and inclusivity has guided his entire career, including his move to vp of marketing for Planet Fitness in 2019. From the first time he saw [...]

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How Supergoop’s President Made the Leap From Wall Street to the Sunscreen Start-up

Amanda Baldwin shares her career pivot into the beauty world and how the brand is looking beyond UV and into blue light protection amid the pandemic.

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How DTC Alcohol Brand Haus Is Using Its Growth to Elevate Local Restaurants

Haus co-founders Helena and Woody Hambrecht share how the business first started and why they're investing in experience and product over paid.

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Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile Pokes Fun at ‘Big Wireless’ for Sports Stadiums

The budget carrier is giving away free service to users and awarding a socially distant 'home stadium.'

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Lululemon Acquires At-Home Fitness Brand Mirror for $500 Million

It's the apparel brand's first major acquisition.

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These 81 Brands Are Shaping the Future of Commerce

A new report ranks companies that consumers find most meaningful.

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Inside the Insta-Worthy Kiddie Pool for Adults in the City

As the summer season heats up with social-distancing mandates, Minnidip stands to benefit from Americans who will go swimming at home.

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This CBD-Infused Soda Is Offering to Buy $200 Worth of Therapy for Some Customers

Bimble wants to continue the vibe of Mental Health Awareness Month into a stressful June.

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So Your Customers Tried a Competitor During Quarantine—What Now?

Loyalty’s up for grabs now that flexible challenger brands have claimed new fans while mainstream options were unavailable.

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Essity Is Breaking Taboos Around Periods in Its Advertising

The Sweden-based brand is pioneering a new way to think about period products, which comes with its fair share of risks.

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As the Meat Industry Stumbles, Here’s How Plant-Based Brands Are Stepping Up Their Game

Exclusive: Faux-meat marketers are keeping it positive, but expanding their footprint aggressively.

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DTC Shaving Brand Billie Wants Women to Stop Apologizing on Zoom Calls

A new spot by the DTC brand highlights women's new insecurities of the Zoom era.

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Beekeeper’s Naturals Founder on the Buzz Behind Its Recent Sales Surge and Expansion

Carly Stein shares the latest on pandemic-driven pivots and a major retail expansion to meet a surge in demand.