Introductions

What is The Gist?

This is where you can connect with us, learn more about the team that brings you The Gist, and subscribe for regular updates.

Who is it for?

At its heart, The Gist is for the creative in all of us. 

While our work at Chute Gerdeman focuses on brands and retail, it all stems from our desire to inspire people. 

If you enjoy learning about retailers & brands, designers, artists and entrepreneurs, you’re in the right place.

What is it?

The Gist is where we have the opportunity to share expert advice and insight from leading brands and creators.

We share inspiring brand moments that are happening around the world, and our resident retail/brand experts write guides and reports to help you make strategic, informed decisions about how to inspire your target audience.

Contributors

Maxwell Miller
Writer
Mindi Trank
Writer
Joanna Hollern
Writer

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In this Episode

Guest: Wendy Johnson

EVP, Account Management and COO at Chute Gerdeman

Host: Maxwell Miller

Marketing + Brand Strategy at Chute Gerdeman

Introducing

A podcast where cool people from cool brands come together and talk shop.

Say hello to Wendy Johnson, one of the design industry’s most important influences. Overseeing some of the biggest projects in the world, Wendy has been the engine for Chute Gerdeman over her storied career. In this episode, we sit down and dive into her story, reminisce about Chute Gerdeman’s history, and review important considerations for brands looking to design the store of their dreams.

This is Brands & Banter: a laid back conversation between retail experts, brand leaders, and cutting edge creatives. We’ll trade stories, banter about our industries, and share one-of-a-kind perspectives that you won’t want to miss.

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