Get ready for BrandStorm 2021

Good news! BrandStorm 2021 is yet again, in my home town of Austin, TX. Kind of. The virtual event kicks off March 8 with a networking session, with...

By Pamela Riemenschneider

March 3, 2021

1 minute read

Good news! BrandStorm 2021 is yet again, in my home town of Austin, TX.

Kind of. The virtual event kicks off March 8 with a networking session, with the bulk of content March 9-11.

I caught up with United Fresh’s BB #:145458 Mary Coppola Heslep about the focus of this year’s content, record expected attendance, and how the event is designed with flexibility for attendees to get some work done, too.

Are you ready for BrandStorm 2021?

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Pamela Riemenschneider is the Retail Editor for Blue Book Services.

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