ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Steve Dunn, CEO, Founder & Chairman, and Diana “db” Barnes, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, of WHY Brands Inc. (“WHY”), recently appeared on Episode 156 of ICR’s “Welcome to the Arena” podcast.

WHY is the parent company for Munchkin, the beloved baby lifestyle brand behind the most innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers, and Curio, a premium home goods company. Fueled by a company culture rooted in invention and devotion to extraordinary design, WHY innovates across product categories with its purposeful, smart products.

Welcome to the Arena is hosted by Tom Ryan, Co-Founder & CEO of ICR. Tom spoke with Steve and db about the founding of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, the creation of WHY and its innovative “moonshot culture,” strategies for maintaining brand relevancy in evolving markets, their insights on navigating business challenges, and more.

The Welcome to the Arena podcast has featured discussions with CEOs, CFOs, financial analysts, members of the media, investment bankers, private equity executives and others who influence and create value for public and private-equity backed companies. The podcast made its debut in August 2021, airing episodes roughly every two weeks, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

About ICR

Established in 1998, ICR partners with public and private companies to execute strategic communications and advisory programs, and manage complex transactions and corporate events to enhance long-term enterprise value and corporate reputation. The firm’s highly-differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to hundreds of clients across more than 20 industry groups. With more than 400 team members, ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent communications and advisory firms, maintaining offices in New York, Connecticut, Boston, Baltimore, San Jose, London, and Beijing. Learn more at https://icrinc.com/. Follow us on LinkedIn and on X at @ICRPR.

About WHY Brands, Inc.

WHY is a portfolio of brands that invent, develop, and design creative products across an array of categories. With every new idea and undertaking, we ask and end with WHY. That spirit of inquiry drives our commitment to innovation, highlighted by over 350 patents to date. We believe great ideas and next-generation design can be lifechanging. WHY’s portfolio includes baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Learn more at www.WHYBrands.com.

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