BRAVE COMMERCE

Combe’s Megan Lindstrand on Building Consumer Trust Through Data and Brand Purpose


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In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter speak with Megan Lindstrand, Vice President of Marketing and Consumer Experience at Combe. Megan shares how the company’s founding principles of empathy, quality, and discretion continue to shape its portfolio strategy for brands like Just For Men, Vagisil, and Astroglide.


With over two decades of experience across various agencies, PE-backed businesses, and family-owned brands, Megan discusses how ownership structure influences marketing, culture, and decision-making. She also explains how her team connects media, insights, and analytics into a unified growth engine that accelerates speed to market and drives real business outcomes.


Key takeaways

  • Consumer trust is built through empathy, transparency, and a commitment to product quality
  • Ownership models shape how marketing can operate, from budget and risk to brand building
  • Real-time data and integrated teams are essential for turning insights into action


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