The Contender

Signals From the Edge

Stories from the frontlines of rebellion.Insights, ideas, and playbooks for brands that break from the pack - and build what’s next.
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November 15, 2021

How Startups Can Break Their Addiction to Paid Media

Startups are addicted to paid media. This addiction is amplified by venture capital funding, with nearly 50 percent of every dollar raised being funnelled into online ads.
November 5, 2021

5&Vine elevated to B Corp status

We set out to create a badge for the fearless leaders that embrace the responsibility to ask tough questions, and take action to create a better, more equitable world. We’re for people who believe in their potential to challenge the status quo.
October 25, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the Challenger Brand

We set out to create a badge for the fearless leaders that embrace the responsibility to ask tough questions, and take action to create a better, more equitable world. We’re for people who believe in their potential to challenge the status quo.
September 22, 2021

Rethink Ownership: How Brands Embrace Retail Transformations

While it’s unrealistic to think that you can rearrange your entire business from one that sells to one that leases overnight, there are steps you can take to accelerate your shift to leasing, and as a result, limit consumers' dependence on having to buy everything new.
September 17, 2021

4 Post-Pandemic Trends Challengers Should Embrace

As lockdowns start easing across parts of the world and we acclimate to the new normal, there are several trends and shifts in mindset Challenger businesses should know.
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