Marketing, Communications Gathering part of Signature CONVERGENCE ‘25 Events for Dietary Supplement and Functional Food Professionals
AUGUST 13, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is bringing a powerhouse lineup to the stage for WellComms, the association’s unique gathering designed for marketing and communications professionals in the health and wellness space, part of the CRN’s signature events taking place at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Oct. 8–10.
From brand protection to nutrition influencer marketing, CRN’s WellComms offers fresh perspectives from an array of experts for supplement and functional food companies looking to break through the noise and level up their communications in today’s competitive, highly scrutinized landscape.
“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
WellComms, taking place Oct. 8, is open to CRN members and nonmembers and includes breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities.
CRN’s signature events, CONVERGENCE, with Science in Session, WellComms and Innovation Exchange bring together industry executives, scientists, and innovators to connect science, strategy, and responsible growth in the dietary supplement and functional food industry. Learn more and register at crnusa.org/2025events.
About CRN: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing 180+ dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies providing services to those manufacturers and suppliers. In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements and food in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as to CRN’s Code of Ethics. Follow us on LinkedIn and X @CRN_Supplements.