#58 - Harry Ford & Eve Rodway - HIP POP [Grocery Lead + Brand Manager]
Description
This weeks guest are Harry Ford and Eve Rodway of HIP POP - functional drinks brand offering a wide range of delicious kombucha’s, fibre rich soda’s and CBD drinks.
We discuss the brand's origins, marketing strategies, festival activations, and the importance of team culture.
I loved digging into both Harry and Eve’s backgrounds and to understanding what makes them both love what they do, day in day out!
As always thanks to our fantastic sponsor Mission Kitchen!
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Intro by Free Flowin' from Uppbeat
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hip Hop and Its Founders
03:59 Growth and Market Presence of Hip Hop
05:50 Rebranding and Marketing Strategies
09:33 Festival Activations and Brand Engagement
10:47 Team Structure and Company Culture
13:07 Career Journeys: From Aspirations to Reality
24:51 Reconnecting and Brand Evolution
25:23 Crafting Unique Flavours and Brand Identity
26:37 Exciting New Product Launches
27:51 Sustainable Wellness Campaigns
28:46 Navigating Operations and Retail Partnerships
31:10 Understanding Consumer Insights
34:08 Expanding Market Reach and Brand Positioning
37:51 Favourite Products and Personal Recommendations
39:36 Overcoming Challenges in the Industry
43:05 Music and Motivation in the Workplace