Influencer Marketing: What it Is And How to Hire for It
The rise of social networks like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok has also given rise to a new type of celebrity, the “social media influencer,” in other words an individual…
Our executive search firm specializes in finding top talent for the consumer industries, and we are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the cannabis industry. Read our news articles to stay informed on the latest developments in the
How Marketing Execs Can Meet the High Demand for Digital Skills Head On
There’s no two ways about it: marketing executives with strong digital skills have never been in higher demand. The digital transformation of business has required strong digital skills for the…
What is a VP of Growth and Do You Need One?
Along with positions like Chief Revenue Officer, VP of Growth is a relatively new executive position that attempts to fuse the world of sales, marketing, and product development into a…
Making the Most of Internal Talent in a Tight Labor Market
As the economy tightens and the competition remains fierce to retain the most talented workers, many companies are searching for innovative ways to retain talent. As with many thorny business…
Staying Ahead of The Great Talent Migration
The American workforce is changing rapidly thanks to job mobility, a still-tight labor market, and technological advances. You could say that this change has been in the works for years…
ACCUR’s Year In Review: The COVID-inspired Trends to Watch
What an extraordinary year! Overnight, our client companies scrambled to reassemble their workforces, change distribution strategies and alter production schedules to deal with an unprecedented global pandemic. The year did…
Legal Cannabis in New Jersey: The New Opportunities
The voters have spoken and in January citizens in New Jersey will be able to obtain legal recreational marijuana. They will also be able to cultivate it, and some believe…
Biggest Growth Industries in Los Angeles
We recently wrote about how ACCUR’s role in Los Angeles is changing thanks to an enhanced demand for executive talent in the LA area. Metropolitan LA encompasses a huge amount…
As Cannabis Goes High End, It Needs the Best Executive Talent
It’s high times for high end weed: Find out why the industry needs to be looking out for the next generation of executive talent. In our business of executive recruiting,…
5 Trends Shaping the Beer, Wine & Spirits Industry in 2019
We recently looked at the unique characteristics of the American beverage trade, including the “three tier system” for alcohol. With alcohol regulation rooted in the nineteenth century and a vast…
Growth Opportunities in the U.S. for Producers of Fine Wines, Spirits and Craft Beer
The U.S. alcoholic beverage market continues to be incredibly strong. It is valued at around 240 billion dollars and continues to grow year over year. The beverage category has seen…
Insight Report: Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry
As a part of a continuing series, we are bringing you insights gained from polls of our candidate base. This time, we polled our candidates on their willingness to consider…
POLL: Would you work for these industries?
— Would you consider a job in one (or more) of the following industries? Wines & Spirits 89% 288 Tobacco 35% 113 Cannabis / Marijuana 53% 172