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Wanting to get involved in development and/or the Cincinnati startup scene? Looking for a quick way to develop new skills? Well, you're in luck. The tech minds behind Brandery graduates...
View ArticleMeet the Founders: Rob McDonald
The Brandery has decided to feature more of our companies, mentors and founders! Please take this opportunity to learn more about one of our co-founders, Rob McDonald! _1. Tell us about yourself! Who...
View ArticleMeet the Mentors: Joe Medved, SoftBank Capital
*1. Tell us about yourself! Who are you and how are you involved with the Brandery?* I am a Partner at SoftBank Capital, a venture capital fund focused on mobile applications, social media, ecommerce,...
View ArticleBrand in a Day Recap
!/ample_assets/files/thumbs/480x?uid=2013/07/03/17_21_58_975_photo_1_1.JPG()! Each year, the startups in our accelerator program are paired up with some of the most talented and renowned design firms...
View ArticleAccelerator Update: Week 5
Can you believe it's already week five of our accelerator program? Yeah, neither can we. The momentum is picking up. The companies are coming in earlier and staying later as many of them launch their...
View ArticleCo-Ed Supply Officially Launches! Twitter Responds.
Exciting news today! Co-Ed Supply, a startup currently in our accelerator program, just launched! We know you’ve probably heard; it’s been all over Twitter: Very happy to announce the launch of...
View ArticlePinterest Network Helps Brands Pin More Content: Ahalogy, formerly Pingage,...
"We recommend 15 to 20 [Pinterest] pins per day," Bob Gilbreath, president of Cincinnati-based Ahalogy, told Adweek. "When you talk to a brand about that, their jaw drops. Ninety-five percent of the...
View ArticleCasio Taps Ahalogy To Build Lifestyle Brand Via Pinterest Boards
Ahalogy was, until recently, called Pingage, which it chose for its relation to "pinning." The new name refers to the "aha" moment that President Bob Gilbreath says happens when real-time marketing is...
View ArticleCincinnati Startup Pingage Signs with P&G to Bring Business to Pinterest
Cincinnati-based start-up Pingage hopes to become to Pinterest what Buddy Media was to Facebook -- offering marketers a simple way to manage content and build followings. Thanks to a demo day in...
View ArticleAhalogy Raises Funding
Ahalogy (formerly known as Pingage), a Cincinnati, OH-based pay-for-performance Pinterest marketing optimization company, raised an additional funding. "Read...
View ArticleDan Gilbert's DVP invests in ChoreMonster
ChoreMonster, the Over-the-Rhine startup that aims to make chores fun for kids and less stressful for their parents, has closed a $1.5 million early stage round of funding and is announcing a...
View ArticleCompany Update: Roadtrippers
We've been hearing a lot of great things about Brandery graduate Roadtrippers lately. Their rockin' social media presence, new partnerships with visitors bureaus around the country, and recently...
View ArticleSocialThreader Wins Rio Info 2013 Top Prize
Brandery alum SocialThreader has been chosen as the winner of the Rio Info 2013 IT Innovation Competition for the USA. The competition is part of the 11th year of the Rio Info Conference in Rio de...
View ArticleApp Roundup
Looking to spice up your phone a bit? Just downloaded iOS 7? Want to support some Brandery startups? We compiled a list of apps you can download (for free!) from our grads and current companies....
View ArticleDemo Day 2013 and Beyond
On Wednesday, we held our fourth annual Demo Day at the Aronoff's Jarson-Kaplan theater in downtown Cincinnati. About 430 investors, mentors, agency partners, community supporters, friends, and family...
View ArticleAlums Raise Rounds in Q1
With just a few months having passed since Demo Day, we're extremely proud of the progress that has been made by our alums. 8 of the 9 startups that presented at Demo Day in October have raised...
View ArticleBrandery Storytime: FlightCar
h3. Quick Facts *Company:* FlightCar *Brandery Class:* 2012 *Launched:* 2013 *Total Raised:* Over $6M *Locations:* 3, SFO, BOS, and LAX *Cars Rented Out:* Over 5,000 It’s just another day in 2012....
View ArticleReason #1 to apply to The Brandery: Unparalleled branding assistance.
For the entire month of March, we're sharing all the reasons you should apply to our 2014 accelerator program. The reasons come straight from our alums and supporters. They highlight what our graduates...
View ArticleReason #2: A team of rockstar mentors.
When you arrive at The Brandery on day one of the accelerator program, we'll hand you a list of about seven mentors that have been handpicked to guide you through the process. You can read all about...
View ArticleReason #3: We'll help you understand your consumer.
From the beginning, we've been focused on the consumer, and we believe you should be, too. You'll work with expert marketers throughout the program to dig deep into where your company fits into your...
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