In this episode, hosts Kirk Visola and Andy Kurtts dive into the world of brand strategy and innovation with special guests Rifle Hughes and Glenn Pappalardo from Integral CPG, highlighting the importance of creativity, strategy, and collaboration in building successful brands.
Rifle and Glenn share their journey from their days at JPG, where they met and began collaborating on projects, to founding Integral CPG—a brand strategy powerhouse dedicated to helping companies innovate and thrive in competitive markets. They explore the nuances of balancing creative vision with process structure, emphasizing that the best ideas often come from cross-functional collaboration. Hear how they guide companies through the delicate dance of managing brand innovation, from ideation to execution, ensuring every team member contributes to the creative process.
The discussion moves into practical advice on fostering a creative environment within organizations, breaking down silos, and integrating various departments early in the strategy process to generate better ideas and reduce risks. Kirk and Andy add their insights on the challenges and rewards of managing creative projects and the need for strong strategies behind great designs.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the mindset needed to drive innovation, the role of brand strategy in successful product development, and how to navigate the complex landscape of creativity in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, designer, or marketer, this episode is packed with wisdom and laughter that will inspire and inform your approach to brand building.
Tune in to discover the secrets of creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking with two of the industry's brightest minds. Don’t miss this engaging and insightful conversation that’s both fun and packed with actionable takeaways!
Learn more about Integral CPG here:
https://www.integralcpg.com/
Connect with Rifle here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riflehughes/
Connect with Glenn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-pappalardo/
About Kirk and Andy.
Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com.
Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he’s not working on packaging design he’s running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.
Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super Fantastics
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