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SmashBrand - Jason Vaught
Bio

Jason Vaught

Director of Content & Marketing

A seasoned veteran in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, Jason Vaught brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience as the director of content and marketing for SmashBrand. His comprehensive role at the forefront of brand communication ensures that CPG brands remain well-informed about the suite of services SmashBrand offers. Furthermore, his insights derived from the company's strategy, design, and testing services are invaluable to brand owners and managers seeking expert guidance.

From his early endeavors in launching a successful sports nutrition brand that gained prominence in significant bodybuilding and fitness retail spaces to his entrepreneurial ventures in kick-starting multiple brick-and-mortar and e-commerce startups across diverse industries, Jason's career is studded with substantial milestones. Notably, he has innovated numerous products later embraced by leading industry brands, showcasing his knack for anticipating market demands and setting trends.

Jason's journey in the CPG industry commenced at age 21. Over the years, he has worn multiple hats, ranging from a manufacturer and retailer to a distributor and brand owner. This multifaceted experience equips him with the rare ability to offer practical advice grounded in real-world expertise. His mission is to guide and support other CPG brand owners, directors, and managers on their path to success.

Articles by Jason Vaught

How to Develop a Nutraceutical Packaging Design That Wins.

Learn how to create nutraceutical packaging design that builds trust, boosts sales, and delivers shelf-to-screen impact with a data-driven strategy.

Winning Walmart Packaging Design Starts with this Strategy.

Master Walmart packaging design with data-driven tactics that drive shelf impact, shopper clarity, and retail compliance. Learn what truly wins in-store.

How to Build Vitamin Packaging Design That Wins at Retail.

Learn how to craft a vitamin packaging design that grabs attention, builds trust, and drives purchase with a data-backed strategy and visual performance.

How Not to be a Cracker Barrel.

Avoid costly rebrand mistakes. Learn how to evolve your CPG brand without losing buyers using data-driven testing and consumer-validated design.

Beauty Packaging Design That Actually Converts.

Data-driven beauty packaging design that performs. Learn how strategic design and testing turn shoppers into loyal buyers.

The Plant-Based Packaging Design Strategy No One Talks About.

Discover how to create standout plant-based packaging design that drives trial, boosts shelf impact, and avoids the common mistakes killing consumer interest.