What an incredible and impactful two days at The Lead Summit! To everyone who made this event possible: the speakers, sponsors, attendees, volunteers, staff, vendors, partners, and so many. THANK YOU! Save the date! The Lead Summit 2025, May 28-29th at the same location, Pier 36 NYC. We have a lot of new things up our sleeve and can't wait to share! This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #DTC #Brands #NYC
The Lead
Research Services
Brooklyn, New York 7,961 followers
Winning Strategies & Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Every Brand to Sell Direct
About us
Winning Strategies & Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Every Brand to Sell Direct The Lead is a media and events company that helps brands compete in an increasingly digital and direct selling environment by introducing future business trends, presenting winning strategies, and connecting them with the right technologies. Unlike conferences and information outlets that focus either on big retail or just a single stakeholder, The Lead showcases actionable insights across marketing, ecommerce, stores, customer experience, and the last mile for brands selling direct.
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http://the-lead.co
External link for The Lead
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Fashion, Retail, Technology, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Commerce, e-commerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Payments, Material Science, Wearables, Beauty, Wellness, D2C, and Direct to consumer
Locations
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240 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11249, US
Employees at The Lead
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Jennie Baik
Marketplace Builder I Founder I Board Member I Advisor
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Sonal Gandhi
Chief Content Officer at The Lead
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Ken Pilot
Podcast Host: THE RETAIL PILOT - Leaders & Legends/Tech Talk, CEO, Board Member, Investor, Advisor,
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Andrew Neelon
Founder of 1REC | Development & Strategy Executive @ Elase (Formerly Birch)
Updates
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In this week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, Chubbies Shorts releases its first collection with Team USA just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Amazon’s Prime Day drove U.S. online sales to record $14.2B (up 11% year over year) according to Adobe Analytics, EssilorLuxottica's $1.5 billion acquisition of Supreme represents a major expansion into the streetwear market, and Limited Too makes a nostalgic return in partnership with Kohl's. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz
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RETHINK Retail rocked the iconic The Lead Summit in New York City last week with over 25,000 attendees! 🎉 Our top retail experts created unforgettable memories at our first TRE Breakfast 🍽️, met Global Retail Leaders during the event and dinners, and celebrated AI innovation at the AiR Conference sessions 🤖. We interviewed industry giants like Intel, Logicbroker, VF Corporation, Chanel, Esprit, Little Words Project, Hudson Group, IBM, and more. Stay tuned for the release of these interviews. Feel the excitement from the event and don’t miss Paul Lewis surprise reveal at the end of the video! Plus, look out for our Top AI in Retail Leaders list, featuring the most innovative AI personalities. 🚀 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dZ58JtGy Join the GRL Community at: https://lnkd.in/dDJguC59 Noah G. Patrick Niersbach Stacey Shulman Matthew Adam Smith Kimberly Lee Minor Trevor Sumner Juliette Arnaud, Maloni Goss Scott Lux Adriana Carrig Ruth Crowley Julia Hare
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Congratulations to The Leading 100! You are building the tools that retailers need to succeed. You are what's next, you are solving the needs retailers have, you are the innovators, you are the business builders. We were thrilled to honor each of The Leading 100 List Honorees at The Lead Summit! Adhithi Aji; Chris Ingolia; Vlad Malanin; Anabel Maldonado; Max Bennett; Konrad Wieczorek; Kareem Agha; Sonia Nigam; Yulia Derdemezis; Madeline Parra; Drew Marconi; Ari Blech; Aviad Raz; Lance Goler; John Szendiuch; Clay S.; Grace Nicklas; Sylvan Guo; Fran Quilty; Fran Brzyski; Shelley Wang; Stephen Strauss; Sadee Gamhewa; Akhilesh Srivastava; Adam Kirilichin; Marisa Trichter; Lisa-Marie Assenza; Jean-Maxime Larouche; Tali H Bezalel; Leslie Blaydes; Marc Walkin; Scott Hirsch; Obele (Brown-West) Hinsley; Katie Keyser; Matt Smolin; Leigh Sevin; Casey Drake; Darrin Johnson; Teymour Golsorkhi; Matt Butler On to 2025! The Leading 100 List nominations are open! https://lnkd.in/eYiMEk7t And save the date for The Lead Summit 2025, May 28-29th, in NYC. We’re coming back in a big way! #TheLeadSummit #DTC #Brands #NYC
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We’re live from Pier 36 in NYC! We're excited to kick things off with our keynote session, "Staying Relevant in the Age of TikTok," featuring: - Robert Rizzolo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Marc Jacobs - Kristin Patrick, Chief Marketing Officer, Marc Jacobs - Simeon Siegel, Managing Director, Senior Analyst: Retail and eCommerce, BMO Capital Markets Join us as these industry experts share their insights on navigating the dynamic world of digital marketing and eCommerce. There’s still time to register! Brand and retail get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/g6XJ6Fhn #TheLeadSummit #Networking #Innovation
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🎉 Registration is OPEN! 🎉 It’s finally here! Day 1 of The Lead Summit. Stop by the registration desk to grab your badge, enjoy a coffee, and some light breakfast, and get ready for the opening remarks at 8:50am! There’s still time to register! Brand and retail get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/g6XJ6Fhn #TheLeadSummit #Networking #Innovation
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Nearly 30 parties! From Rooftop Cocktails to Michelin Star dinners and boat parties to happy hours, it's all happening at The Lead Summit this week! Hosted by friends and partners, sign up for the experiences that excite you most! Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eXJj9n8G The Summit is almost sold out! Register now!: summit.the-lead.co/ Brand & retail attendees are eligible for FREE registrations! #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC
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Watch Out New York City! The Lead Summit is cruising the streets. We could not be more excited! The Lead Summit Billboard trucks powered by Adgile Media Group. Max Flannery, Tom Shea LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! JULY 10-11 Less than 20 FREE registrations for Brand & Retail Attendees summit.the-lead.co/
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Rooftop NYC Views Await! Don’t miss The Official Opening Party for The Lead Summit! Join digital commerce’s best at The Lead's Summit ahead of the big event for the Official Opening Party! Hosted by Smarterships, this is more than just a party — it's an opportunity to mingle, relax, and set the tone for an amazing Summit experience. Indulge in gourmet canapés, signature cocktails, and the live DJ beats to ensure it stays lively all night. We can’t wait to see you there! See you there Sara Pereda and Megan Blissick. The Summit is almost sold out! Register now!: summit.the-lead.co/ Brand & retail attendees are eligible for FREE registrations! To view the full agenda, click here: summit.the-lead.co/agenda/ #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC
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Feel the breeze! Come sail away with us on The Sunset Yacht Cruise! This is the epic party that departs just steps from The Lead Summit. Happening July 10th at 5:30 (and back in time for dinner), we set sail under the Brooklyn Bridge, meet the Statue of Liberty, and much more. Grab a cocktail, and come hang out on the water in NYC! The Summit is almost sold out! Register now!: summit.the-lead.co/ Brand & retail attendees are eligible for FREE registrations! To view the full agenda, click here: summit.the-lead.co/agenda/ #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC
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