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From strategy and identity to websites, packaging, and growth support, we align creativity with commercial impact. image: https://thebrandtender.com/hubfs/Logos/BT%20logo%20white%20orange%20stacked.png --- [Skip to content](https://thebrandtender.com#main-content) [![BT logo white orange stacked full transparent](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BT%20logo%20white%20orange%20stacked%20full%20transparent.png?width=165&height=93&name=BT%20logo%20white%20orange%20stacked%20full%20transparent.png)Homepage](https://thebrandtender.com/?hsLang=en) - [Work](https://thebrandtender.com/work?hsLang=en) - [Studio](https://thebrandtender.com/studio?hsLang=en) - [About](https://thebrandtender.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Insights](https://thebrandtender.com/brandtending?hsLang=en) [Connect](https://thebrandtender.com/connect?hsLang=en) - [Work](https://thebrandtender.com/work?hsLang=en) - [Studio](https://thebrandtender.com/studio?hsLang=en) - [About](https://thebrandtender.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Insights](https://thebrandtender.com/brandtending?hsLang=en) [Connect](https://thebrandtender.com/connect?hsLang=en) ![Melinda with Rugs](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melinda%20with%20Rugs.jpg?width=507&height=640&name=Melinda%20with%20Rugs.jpg "Melinda with Rugs") # Your Outsourced Brand Leader Brandtender® helps businesses, large and small, sharpen positioning, fix packaging + websites, upgrade creative, and scale retail and digital marketing without the overhead of a full-time senior hire + creative studio. [Book a Free Consultation](https://thebrandtender.com/connect?hsLang=en) [View Selected Work](https://thebrandtender.com/work?hsLang=en) - ![Modenaceti Balsamic Vinegar and Modenaceti Balsamic Glaze Packaging Design ](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Modenaceti%20Case%20Study/modena%20FINAL%20(1).jpg?width=5200&height=3467&name=modena%20FINAL%20(1).jpg) Packaged Food Design - ![Mountain View Seeds A-List Grass Seed](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MVS%20Case%20Study/68de88e74502667b6100a311_MVS.jpg?width=1012&height=832&name=68de88e74502667b6100a311_MVS.jpg) Logos & Naming - ![mvslawn.com on an ipad in the garden](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MVS%20Case%20Study/mvslawn.com%20on%20an%20ipad%20in%20the%20garden.png?width=1800&height=1200&name=mvslawn.com%20on%20an%20ipad%20in%20the%20garden.png) Responsive Websites - ![Whitney Farms in Ace Hardware](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitney%20Farms%20in%20Ace%20Hardware.jpeg?width=3660&height=2748&name=Whitney%20Farms%20in%20Ace%20Hardware.jpeg) DUs / PDQs / POP - ![True Organic in Jax Farm and Ranch](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20Organic%20in%20Jax%20Farm%20and%20Ranch.jpeg?width=5498&height=4123&name=True%20Organic%20in%20Jax%20Farm%20and%20Ranch.jpeg) Packaging Design - ![True Organic Seabird Guano California Oceanfront Photo](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20Case%20Study/True%20Organic%20Seabird%20Guano%20California%20Oceanfront.png?width=1800&height=1200&name=True%20Organic%20Seabird%20Guano%20California%20Oceanfront.png) Product Photography - ![True Organic Trade Show Booth](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1649360786784.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=1649360786784.jpeg) Trade Show Booths - ![True Organic Products Brand Guidelines](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20Case%20Study/True%20Organic%20Case%20Study%20Image.png?width=1996&height=1494&name=True%20Organic%20Case%20Study%20Image.png) Brand Identity - ![GrayWolf Website and Messaging](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GrayWolf%20Website%20and%20Messaging.png?width=1562&height=1013&name=GrayWolf%20Website%20and%20Messaging.png) Pack Labels - ![K-It Product Catalog](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/K-It%20Case%20Study/630f2c8fedd15ca43af2cf33_62bd6ffad9bace0e9825169a_Screenshot%202022-06-12%20at%2013.40%20copy.jpg?width=2868&height=1844&name=630f2c8fedd15ca43af2cf33_62bd6ffad9bace0e9825169a_Screenshot%202022-06-12%20at%2013.40%20copy.jpg) Product Catalogs - ![K-It Drop Stake Packaging Dielines](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-20%20at%205.20.59%20PM.png?width=2488&height=1744&name=Screenshot%202026-05-20%20at%205.20.59%20PM.png) Packaging Dielines - ![Kap-It at The Home Depot](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/K-It%20Case%20Study/630f2cf47c056049dea55f3e_62bdbe7779b99493350b1bda_Free_Billboard_Mockup%20copy.jpg?width=4000&height=2667&name=630f2cf47c056049dea55f3e_62bdbe7779b99493350b1bda_Free_Billboard_Mockup%20copy.jpg) Award Winning Products - ![Festive SWAG](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brandtender%C2%AE%20Studio%20Gallery/Festive%20apparel%20v4.png?width=1622&height=1618&name=Festive%20apparel%20v4.png) SWAG - ![Festive Marketing Plan](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Festive%20Case%20Study/Festive%20Case%20Study%20Image.png?width=1996&height=1494&name=Festive%20Case%20Study%20Image.png) Marketing Plans - ![Festive ECRM Support 2024-07-01 at 20.46.01_32c2a180](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Festive%20ECRM%20Support%202024-07-01%20at%2020.46.01_32c2a180.jpg?width=1600&height=1200&name=Festive%20ECRM%20Support%202024-07-01%20at%2020.46.01_32c2a180.jpg) Retailer Meetings - ![Festive Amazon Page - Desktop](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Festive%20Amazon%20Page%20-%20Desktop%20(2).png?width=3750&height=2813&name=Festive%20Amazon%20Page%20-%20Desktop%20(2).png) Responsive Amazon Pages ###### THE PROBLEM # Sales are Growing Faster than the Brand Strong product can get a brand into retail.  It does not guarantee the next stage of growth. Book a Free Consultation Request a Project ### As distribution expands, the gaps become visible: → packaging that no longer competes on shelf → inconsistent messaging across channels → agencies moving without strategic direction → websites and marketplaces that undersell the product → internal teams stretched too thin   **That is where Brandtender comes in.** ![TRUE Logo](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/True%20Case%20Study/TRUE%20Logo.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=TRUE%20Logo.png) ![MVS-Logo-Emblem](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/MVS%20Case%20Study/MVS-Logo-Emblem.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=MVS-Logo-Emblem.webp) ![Earthkind-logo-full](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Earthkind%20Case%20Study/Earthkind-logo-full.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Earthkind-logo-full.jpg) ![1753815380296](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Return%20Case%20Study/1753815380296.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=1753815380296.png) ![love plants cropped](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/DBM%20Case%20Study/love%20plants%20cropped.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=love%20plants%20cropped.jpeg) ![just_good_soil_logo](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/just_good_soil_logo.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=just_good_soil_logo.jpeg) ![Mann Lake full Logo white](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Mannlake%20Case%20Study/Mann%20Lake%20full%20Logo%20white.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Mann%20Lake%20full%20Logo%20white.jpeg) ![K-IT Master Logo](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/K-It%20Case%20Study/K-IT%20Master%20Logo.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=K-IT%20Master%20Logo.png) ![TRUE AG LOGO](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/TOP%20Case%20Study/TRUE%20AG%20LOGO.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=TRUE%20AG%20LOGO.png) ![PONTI Logo](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Ponti%20Case%20Study/PONTI%20Logo.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=PONTI%20Logo.jpg) ![Modenaceti 2](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Modenaceti%20Case%20Study/Modenaceti%202.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Modenaceti%202.png) ![Festive Transparent Logo](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Festive%20Case%20Study/Festive%20Transparent%20Logo.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Festive%20Transparent%20Logo.png) ![DBMG_CMYK_CG10](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/DBM%20Case%20Study/DBMG_CMYK_CG10.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=DBMG_CMYK_CG10.jpg) ![GW_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/GrayWolf%20Case%20Study/GW_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=GW_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg) ![SS_Logo_Tagline_CMYK_Black7Gray](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Schuff%20Steel%20Case%20Study/SS_Logo_Tagline_CMYK_Black7Gray.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=SS_Logo_Tagline_CMYK_Black7Gray.jpg) ![MN_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Milco%20Constructors%20Case%20Study/MN_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=MN_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg) ![BS_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/Banker%20Steel%20Case%20Study/BS_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=BS_Logo_Byline_CMYK_BlueGray.jpg) ![NYCC Logo blue and gray cropped](https://50318639.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/50318639/hubfs/NYCC%20Logo%20blue%20and%20gray%20cropped.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=NYCC%20Logo%20blue%20and%20gray%20cropped.png) ###### WHAT WE DO # The Brandtender Advantage™ Most brands coordinate strategy, creative, retail marketing, ecommerce, and agency management across multiple people. Brandtender brings those capabilities together in one senior operator relationship. Strategic Brand Brain Positioning, messaging, and go-to-market thinking that shapes every decision. Senior strategy, not a hand-off. Creative Studio Execution Creative direction from brief to finished asset. Your brand stays consistent whether the output is packaging, a campaign, or a product listing. Retail Fluency 20 years understanding how brands win on shelf and online. Built into the strategy from day one, not added at the end.   *One relationship. One strategic lead. One integrated direction across brand, retail, and digital.* ###### SELECTED WORK ###### HOW ENGAGEMENTS WORK # Structured Projects with Senior-Level Leadership. Brandtender engagements are designed around defined business goals, deliverables, and timelines.  A phased approach keeps momentum high, communication clear, and execution focused.   ### Brand Audit Retail positioning review, packaging audit, channel analysis, stakeholder conversations, and competitive assessment. ### Strategy & Direction GTM planning: Positioning, messaging, packaging direction, in-store + digital priorities, and creative leadership. ### Creative & Execution Packaging systems, websites, Amazon content, sales materials, launch creative, animations, AI + SaaS tools, and omnichannel rollout. ### Launch & Optimization Retail support, rollout refinement, creative updates, and strategic oversight as the brand scales. ###### WHO THIS IS FOR # Strong Products. Growing Retail Pressure. ![Emma and Melinda at Whiteboard (43))](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma%20and%20Melinda%20at%20Whiteboard%20\(43\)\).jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=Emma%20and%20Melinda%20at%20Whiteboard%20\(43\)\).jpg) #### Founder-Led Brands You have a strong product and growing retail opportunity, but the brand system has not kept pace. You need senior marketing leadership without building a large internal department. ![Retailer Meeting Image](https://thebrandtender.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Retailer%20Meeting%20Image.jpeg?width=800&height=533&name=Retailer%20Meeting%20Image.jpeg) #### **Marketing & Sales Leaders** You need a trusted senior partner who can sharpen positioning, direct agencies, align execution, and move faster without adding full-time overhead. ## Strong Product Deserves a Strong Brand. Let’s build the brand your growth requires. 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