Mission
Committed to small and startup organizations, brannds collaborates with independent businesses as a trusted partner to uncover profitable growth, leveraging best practices in strategy, marketing, and customer communications for successful outcomes.
Work Style
smart + simple + fun
Creating clarity out of chaos is one of my superpowers. I deal with limitations and fix imperfections.
Project Pricing
All work is billed by freelance project fee. Fees are set up front along with scope, timeline, and deliverables in written proposal presented to the client for mutual agreement prior to project start.
Targeting startups and small business, brannds project fees are structured to be budget friendly.
Retained services and fractional marketing executive support are available on an as needed basis.
Ann Hanson
Principal
Full of energy and ideas, Ann offers strategic plus marketing savvy to organizations in need of customer focus and profitable growth. At companies as diverse as Black & Decker, Igloo Coolers, Petmate Pet Products, and Godiva Chocolatiers, Ann leveraged big brands to connect with consumers while expanding product lines and sales opportunities. Her current freelance work brings smart, bold insights to strategy and marketing projects.
Driven by analytical problem solving, Ann began her career as a geophysical engineer, with schooling at Colorado School of Mines and the University of Michigan. She solidified her passion for marketing at Northwestern University and Kellogg School of Management, followed by early roles in classical brand management.
An intrepid world traveler visiting more than 75 countries, expat posts in Hong Kong and Singapore hardwired her global acumen and intelligence. At home and away Ann scouts trends around every corner, with uncanny foresight into early adopter movements. For the latest color, cat, and #annyslammy call-outs, check out @annyhanny on Twitter.
