WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) will host its annual WellComms marketing and communications forum on Oct. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, spotlighting brand strategy, media engagement, and emerging marketing trends in the dietary supplement and functional food sectors.
Part of CRN’s CONVERGENCE ’25 signature events, WellComms is designed for marketing and PR professionals seeking to navigate a competitive and highly regulated marketplace. Sessions will cover topics including influencer partnerships, brand protection, and effective press outreach.
“We’ve curated this year’s WellComms to help companies navigate change with confidence in these very interesting times—whether that’s earning press coverage, engaging influencers, or managing complex messaging in regulated markets,” said CRN Vice President of Communications Jeff Ventura. “It’s the perfect opportunity for industry leaders to sharpen their acumen and amplify their impact while connecting with fellow communicators.”
The 2025 WellComms lineup includes:
- From scientific discovery to consumer demand: Building a longevity brand around C15:0
Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, and Eric Venn-Watson, MD, MBA, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc. - Brand imperatives: Build, protect and defend
Mary Christ-Erwin, President, MCE Food & Agriculture Consulting - Harnessing the power of nutrition influencers: Driving wellness marketing success
Stephen McCauley, Founder & President, The Ginger Network, LLC - Newsworthy not salesy: Pitching strategies that land positive publicity
Amy Summers, Founder & President, Pitch Publicity and INICIVOX - Navigating marketing & PR in the quasi-regulated cannabis industry
Duffy Graham, SEO Account Manager, Evan Nison, Founder, and Victoria Meiler, Director of Marketing Operations, NisonCo
Open to both members and non-members, the event includes breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities. WellComms runs in conjunction with CRN’s Science in Session and Innovation Exchange, bringing together industry leaders, scientists, and innovators.
Learn more and register at crnusa.org/2025events
