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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April 2, 2025

How Canadian Challenger Brands should be preparing for economic recession

While there’s no doubt the world is changing—economically, politically, and logistically—brands have a choice: react to survive or lead to shape a better future.
April 1, 2025

Why Canadian Challenger Brands partner with 5&Vine

For Canadian startups navigating uncertainty, 5&Vine offers strategic marketing leadership through a flexible, fast-moving Fractional CMO model.
April 1, 2025

The power of Challenger thinking amidst Canada’s economic uncertainty

In moments like this, humanity matters more than ever. A brand’s empathy-driven response to customers becomes a competitive edge. There is no better time to reboot—socially, economically, and operationally.
March 31, 2025

Stand firm in chaos like a Challenger 🚀

When the world is in flux, brand moves matter more than ever.
March 3, 2025

Build a living, breathing brand like a Challenger

We read the 78-page Edelman Trust Barometer (a survey of 33,000 people in 28 countries), so you don’t have to.
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