Saffron Brand Consultants

FS Investments Expands Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Investments, a $76 billion global alternative asset manager, today announced two new additions to its senior leadership team. Lisa Opoku has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, reporting into Chairman and CEO Michael Forman, and Stephen Tisdalle will join the firm as Chief Marketing Officer, reporting into Co-President Enrico Gaglioti. Additionally, Chris Condelles, who joined FS Investments in 2016 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since January 2023, has been named Deputy Chief Financial Officer, a newly created role.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Investments, a $76 billion global alternative asset manager, today announced two new additions to its senior leadership team.
  • She will also play a key role in the ongoing integration of FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors following the combination of the two firms last year.
  • "I am thrilled to join FS Investments at a time when the firm is poised for significant growth," said Ms. Opoku.
  • "The recent combination of FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors significantly expands the firm's alternative solutions platform," commented Mr. Tisdalle.

Pioneering with Purpose - The Bold Group and Saffron Consultants host brand leadership event in Riyadh

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Sunday, May 28, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a milestone toward achieving Vision 2030, partners The Bold Group and Saffron Brand Consultants will host a brand leadership event on Tuesday, May 30 at The Sima Space in Riyadh.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a milestone toward achieving Vision 2030, partners The Bold Group and Saffron Brand Consultants will host a brand leadership event on Tuesday, May 30 at The Sima Space in Riyadh.
  • Themed "Pioneering with Purpose", the event will explore how Saudi brands are innovating for the future prosperity of the Kingdom and reshaping the nation as a branding destination and hub.
  • Our event with Saffron will explore how purpose-driven brand leadership engages new generations and accelerates innovation in a new era of memorable experiences for the Kingdom."
  • Jacob Benbunan, CEO and Co-Founder of Saffron, an independent global brand consultancy, said "It is a privilege for Saffron to be involved in the Kingdom's ambitious journey of transformation.

Pioneering with Purpose - The Bold Group and Saffron Consultants host brand leadership event in Riyadh

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, May 28, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a milestone toward achieving Vision 2030, partners The Bold Group and Saffron Brand Consultants will host a brand leadership event on Tuesday, May 30 at The Sima Space in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a milestone toward achieving Vision 2030, partners The Bold Group and Saffron Brand Consultants will host a brand leadership event on Tuesday, May 30 at The Sima Space in Riyadh.
  • Themed "Pioneering with Purpose", the event will explore how Saudi brands are innovating for the future prosperity of the Kingdom and reshaping the nation as a branding destination and hub.
  • Our event with Saffron will explore how purpose-driven brand leadership engages new generations and accelerates innovation in a new era of memorable experiences for the Kingdom."
  • Jacob Benbunan, CEO and Co-Founder of Saffron, an independent global brand consultancy, said "It is a privilege for Saffron to be involved in the Kingdom's ambitious journey of transformation.

Saffron releases 2022 Tourism City Brand Barometer report on 104 cities

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the Tourism City Brand Barometer 2022, a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism.

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  • Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the Tourism City Brand Barometer 2022, a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism.
  • Overtaking Paris and London, Tokyo has built the strongest tourism city brand according to this new research conducted by the independent global brand consultancy.
  • After the Business edition in 2021, the 2022 City Brand Barometer analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape, and measures 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry.
  • First released in 2008, the City Brand Barometer has analysed city tourism and business brands throughout the years.

Riyadh and Jeddah feature as first time entrants in Saffron's City Brand Barometer 2022

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MADRID, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Riyadh and Jeddah debut with promising city brand assets.
  • Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the City Tourism Brand Barometer 2022, a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism.
  • After the Business edition in 2021, the 2022 City Brand Barometer analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape, and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry.
  • Saudi Arabian cities Riyadh (#34) and Jeddah (#47) debut on the City Brand Barometer as Underperformers as with weak buzz but notably strong assets.

Riyadh and Jeddah feature as first time entrants in Saffron's City Brand Barometer 2022

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MADRID, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • Riyadh and Jeddah debut with promising city brand assets.
  • Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the City Tourism Brand Barometer 2022, a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism.
  • After the Business edition in 2021, the 2022 City Brand Barometer analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape, and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry.
  • Saudi Arabian cities Riyadh (#34) and Jeddah (#47) debut on the City Brand Barometer as Underperformers as with weak buzz but notably strong assets.

Maybelline New York Launches Podcast

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybelline New York, the number 1 international makeup brand, announces the expansion of its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, through a new podcast entitled "I'm Fine, You?" available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher starting June 16th.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Maybelline New York, the number 1 international makeup brand, announces the expansion of its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, through a new podcast entitled "I'm Fine, You?"
  • In September 2020, Maybelline New York launched its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, a cause dedicated to breaking the stigma around anxiety and depression while addressing challenges and making 1:1 support accessible to all.
  • We are excited to expand the initiative's reach through this podcast and our wonderful partners, so that we can all be #BraveTogether."
  • ", A Conversation About Mental Health Presented by Maybelline New York on June 16th on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your favorite shows.

TIAA Appoints Stephen Tisdalle Chief Brand and Demand Generation Officer

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, appointed Stephen Tisdalle to the newly created role of Chief Brand and Demand Generation Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, appointed Stephen Tisdalle to the newly created role of Chief Brand and Demand Generation Officer.
  • Tisdalle joins on November 22 from State Street Global Advisors, where he was Chief Marketing Officer of the $4 trillion global asset manager.
  • Tisdalle will report to Chief Marketing Officer Marty Willis.
  • He also served as Head of Saffron Brand Consultants, where he implemented brand strategies for Goldman Sachs, Bain & Co, KPMG and Swiss Re.