
Tom Marin is the managing partner of MarketCues.com and provides corporate and brand strategy to organizations of all sizes. He has an extensive background in the graphic arts, printing, publishing and media industries. Marin is an accredited member of the national and international chapters of the Business Marketing Assn., is a (CBC) certified business communicator and a past marketing chair of the Chicago chapter.
What happened: P&G has established a new partnership organization—called “The Brandery”—which is a nonprofit organization designed to develop and launch new entrepreneurial companies and brands. According its Website, entrepreneurs will benefit from access to a wide range of talented people in consumer marketing in Cincinnati, where P&G is headquartered. The Brandery will offer many services, including funding to encourage new brands and opportunities.