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We've already had an overwhelming amount of submissions come through for the Women of Customer Success 2024 Awards, so we've decided to extend the nomination period!  ⭐ New nomination deadline: March 15th 2024  ⭐ New winners announced: April 2nd 2024 Our awards are your chance to empower your leaders to champion your achievements and nominate you for this well-deserved recognition. ⏰ AS A REMINDER: you can't vote for yourself, you must be nominated by your leader. So, why should you encourage your leader to nominate you? 👉 Boost your career:  Elevate your profile, grab attention from industry leaders, and open doors to promotions. 👉 Boost your company's profile:  Show customers how your company excels at customer success through your work. 👉 Celebrate with the community:  Being nominated connects you with fellow customer success champions, allows you to share best practices, and build valuable industry connections Happy nominating friends 🙋♀️ (use the link below to nominate!)

We’re thrilled to feature three talented DEI practitioners from The Parts Authority at our next roundtable on 6/12: Dina Nikocevic, David Kranz and Jillian Weishaar ⚫ During our conversation on the Daily Nuances of DEI, we will explore the day-to-day, often overlooked actions that play a part in advancing DEI, including how and when to apply the DEI filter, why credible information sources may not be current or reliable in the DEI space, and what it means to sit in the exit row. dott.® members – please invite coworkers that could benefit from the conversation! ⚪ Interested in exploring our monthly member-based series, "connecting dott.s? This diverse and dynamic community represents suppliers, distributors, retailers, service and repair shops, business services, and more. It's where the industry’s DEI thought leaders converge to exchange ideas, forge connections, and advance together. Register for a guest invitation here: https://lnkd.in/ewVbG75T or DM us for additional information. 🔴 #automotiveaftermarket #inclusion #diversityofthought #aftermarketALLY

Very glad to feature in this list! Creating digital learning experiences to foster better value chains has been very rewarding the past 6 years. I hope we can further grow and scale our impact in the years to come 🌱 #learningbydoing #gamification #businessgames

How do you tell the story of your industry and gain the trust of your members so that they have confidence in your advocacy and services? 📢 In the latest episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews David Chavern, President & CEO of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA). David shares insights on: 🏪CBA members producing almost everything found in grocery and drug stores. 📦The continuous innovation in the mature CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry. 🏪His journey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to leading a trade association. 📦Building trust with member CEOs by understanding their concerns. ❤️His love for touring factory floors. 📦The importance of deep engagement from member company staff to ensure membership renewals. 🏪CBA’s membership growth driven by public policy successes and events. 📦The significance of the annual CPG Summit for industry executives. 🏪The challenge of effectively telling the industry's story and its status as the largest manufacturing sector in the U.S. 📦Addressing the toughest industry challenges head-on. 🏪Adapting to changes in the trade association business due to media proliferation. 📦The necessity of refreshing events and conferences to maintain attendance. 🏪The preference for authentic communications from trade associations. 🎙️Discover how CBA is shaping the future of the CPG industry through effective advocacy and storytelling! #CPG #TradeAssociations #Leadership #IndustryStorytelling

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Last week I attended the WBENC National Conference in Denver. Some people questioned why an alcohol brand would go to a conference that is not really for spirits brands. I'm glad I went and here is why and some of my key takeaways. 1️⃣ There are only 12 - yes, 12 - WBENC certified women-owned spirits companies. (This number includes spirits based RTDs but it does not include wine brands.) I know there are other brands that are female founded and not certified, but certification authenticates that companies are actually owned and controlled by women. The standards to be certified are high and the certification provides an easy way for corporations to ensure that diversity requirements are met. Therefore, of course, I want to be there if companies are looking for women-owned alcohol brands for their retail or hospitality locations. There are not a lot of us to choose from. 2️⃣ I walked in thinking that since it's a women-owned conference, it would be mostly all women in attendance. Nope, there are a lot of men there. So many major corporations showed up with their delegations - men and women - who are seeking diverse suppliers. Seeing how many men were in the room representing their organizations with a commitment to bringing on women-owned suppliers was encouraging. I'm always talking about women supporting women, but we really need men supporting women businesses as well. 3️⃣ WBENC is not just a certification. It's a community. I have done countless cohorts through the organization and this was another way to get more involved. I don't believe in just signing up and not showing up. I make the most of the networks I am part of. 4️⃣ I went to connect with other female founders. There are so many that I have only met virtually and this was a perfect opportunity to meet in person. By the way, the founder story that inspired me the most was not the founder who raised the most money. It was the founder that for years has been able to fund her packaged product that she sells in chain retailers by operating her own retail location and food service business. Wow, totally impressed! 5️⃣ When you're the only alcohol brand there, you become very popular. I had a line for 3 hours during my pop-up. So, hopefully I also found some new customers. #womenownedbusiness #wbencnationalconference #femalefounders

As we reflect on 2023, we celebrate the wins, successes and hard work the team at PLUS achieved throughout the year. Check out our blog “Looking Back At 2023: PLUS By The Numbers” to read more: https://bit.ly/3vWsfYV

If you are heading to Shoptalk, swing by the Women in Retail Leadership Pavillion, where I'll chat with Liz Harris, SVP of Strategy and Consumer Insights Tapestry, about Leadership, working in a female CEO-led company, and the power of data (of course). Details below. Come to our discussion, or swing by and say hello!

Gassed, but energized. 8 events in 4 days in the Big Apple.🍎🗽 Who does this? Our ANA AIMM village does. Beyond grateful to the 100's of AIMM members and guests - brands, media, agencies, research companies, non-profits, and other trade associations - who joined our mighty team in NYC this week at our: ✅ 1st AIMM Member Forum of 2024 ✅ 4 separate AIMM Track Meetings ✅ Most Culturally Inclusive Brands of 2023 Awards ✅ 2024 GrowthFronts ✅ Q1 2024 AIMM Board Meeting. This is not just about “Go BIG or go home”. Big sometimes just means sizzle with no steak. Loud but with no receipts. AIMM’s voice is growing, AND we are moving the needle on business growth and equity. We are serious, intentional and tireless. Just a Few BIG Takeaways From This Week: #1 Multicultural/inclusive audiences are 40% of our total pop. and over 50% in many markets. STOP chasing the small %’s of the total spend and START chasing the 100%. 🤺 #2 STOP limiting yourself to the same metrics that you use for Gen Pop and START adding NEW ones to your dashboard that actually attribute success to diverse audiences. Consider your business objectives - media metrics alone will not capture these.📏 #3 STOP prioritizing efficiencies over effectiveness once and for all. You can have both. 📈 #4 Driving growth from Multicultural and Inclusive audiences is a 365 endeavor - not just 2 days in a major industry event. Put teams and initiatives in place to make this a year-round sustainable effort, and you will be far more successful. 💪 The changes and challenges in our industry never rest. Neither do we. #Multiculturalgrowth #inclusivegrowth #closinggaps #changethecoversation #SeeAll Photo credit on last shot: Manny Ruiz Gilbert Dávila Lisette Arsuaga Carlos Santiago Karla Lucia Nancy Diaz Rondre Ashford Chanel Stiegler Kathy Clarke Dyamond G. Danielle Paris Alexander Markarian Ariel Stern Alyssa Villavicencio Tanya Dibrova The Graduate Center, City University of New York

What’s an award worth these days? In the age of participation trophies and endless accolade inflation, it seems like everyone has a shiny statue to show off. But let’s be honest, do these awards truly represent excellence, or are they just another checkbox in the race for recognition? Don’t get me wrong, being acknowledged feels great, but when every other post is about yet another ‘industry award,’ it makes you wonder about the real value behind these honors. Are they driving genuine innovation and setting industry standards, or simply boosting egos and marketing campaigns? Maybe it’s time we shift our focus from collecting accolades to creating real impact. After all, true success isn’t measured by the number of trophies on your shelf, but by the difference you make and the legacy you leave behind. #IndustryThoughts #RealImpact #BeyondAwards