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Jason Vaught, Director of Content and Marketing at SmashBrand, is a CPG industry veteran sharing invaluable insights. Get expert guidance for brand owners and managers from his experience with SmashBrand's strategy, design, and testing services.
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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

7 Ways Your Packaging Confuses Consumers (and Kills Velocity).

Confusing packaging kills sales. Discover 7 common design mistakes that hurt consumer clarity and velocity and how to fix them to boost performance.

Packaging Design for Protein Powder That Actually Sells.

Most protein powder packaging doesn’t lose at shelf because the product is weak. It loses because the packaging creates hesitation. In a category where comparison is ruthless, that pause costs sales. If your protein isn’t converting the way it should, this is why. Keep reading.

The Core Role of Packaging in Mocktail Purchase Decisions.

Design mocktail packaging that actually drives trial. Learn what earns shelf trust, justifies price, and replaces alcohol moments, without compromise.

The Oral Care Products Packaging Design Playbook Brands Ignore.

Most oral care packaging fails because the design introduces doubt. One unclear cue, one overreaching claim, and trust disappears. This article reveals how winning oral care packaging actually works and why most brands still get it wrong. Keep reading.

When to Use Secondary Packaging as Your Sellable Unit.

Learn when to use secondary packaging as your sellable unit to protect products, boost shelf impact, and meet retail and fulfillment requirements.

What Winning Whole Foods Packaging Design Looks Like.

Learn how to design Whole Foods packaging that earns trust, stands out on shelf, and converts premium shoppers in seconds.