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Steven Kostant, REQ’s Senior Brand Strategist, will be speaking in San Francisco at United Fresh BrandStorm! Come see his presentation on brand building on Tuesday, November 14th.

See how breaking the status-quo leads to brand building. Watch, learn, and discuss how brands across industries are embracing the unexpected to see big impact.

Steven’s presentation is part of the 2nd Annual BrandStorm, a project of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council, where produce marketers with a wide range of experience in the industry come together under one roof. Discussion will focus on how brands are seizing opportunities amid dramatic changes in consumer behavior and retail formats.

This one-of-a-kind event is the place to meet, share, discuss and explore new developments and exciting advancements in produce marketing. Attendees will gain effective strategies to electrify brands and stand out in the marketplace of ideas. Workshops, networking events, and case study presentations will give produce marketers the chance to harvest real-life success stories.

Speakers from around the country will present on disrupting the marketing mix with new ideas, preparing for marketing success as well as brand hurdles, and the trends that are driving brands to adapt and innovate.

Interested in hearing from Steven and a number of other incredible speakers? Registration for BrandStorm is still open.

Already know you’re going to BrandStorm? Let us know on Twitter and keep an eye out for our team in San Francisco!

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