Marketing & Retail Strategy

Unlocking Growth at the Intersection of Brand Purpose and Retail Performance

We help clients modernize marketing, win share of shelf, and deliver measurable business results. CMO + CRO expertise under one roof.

Amy Dragland Johnson

Amy Dragland Johnson

Co-Founder

Joe Paul

Joe Paul

Co-Founder

50+

Years Combined Experience

F200

Fortune 200 Leadership

1000s

Industry Relationships

About DPG

CMO + CRO Expertise Under One Roof

Dragland Paul Group brings together two proven Fortune 200 executives who have led marketing and commercial functions at the highest levels. Together, we offer a rare combination: the strategic vision of a CMO with the execution discipline of a CRO.

We bring 50 years of experience to help clients succeed in an increasingly complex and constantly changing marketplace. Our network spans direct connections in multiple Fortune 200 companies, hundreds of customer relationships, and thousands of vendor, supplier, and agency partnerships.

Combined Corporate Experience

Family Dollar
SC Johnson
3M
Target
Walmart
General Mills

Our Services

Driving Commercial Success

We combine marketing strategy with sales execution to deliver measurable business results.

Marketing Services

Strategy & Positioning

Build brands that resonate with consumers and win at retail. We develop marketing strategies that connect brand purpose to commercial outcomes.

  • Marketing & Brand Development
  • Compelling Storytelling
  • Media Optimization
  • eCommerce & Social Excellence
Sales Services

Business Development & Retail Execution

Win share of shelf and drive retail performance. We bring deep retailer relationships and category expertise to accelerate your commercial growth.

  • Business Development
  • Go to Market Design
  • Org. Design & Talent Acquisition
  • Retail Media Strategy

Our Approach

The EASE Engagement Model

A proven methodology that turns complexity into clarity and strategy into results.

E

Empathize

Deep understanding of your business, category, consumers, collaborators, and the contextual forces shaping your market.

A

Articulate

We break down complexity into root cause opportunities. Focus on what moves the needle and drives meaningful change.

S

Strategize

Data-driven, expert-designed strategy and process recommendations that turn opportunities into material value creation.

E

Execute

Detailed plans and executable roadmaps with KPI definition and measurement discipline to ensure success.

Our Values

How We Work

Do what's right

Do something different

Do it fast

Do it together

Right

  • Transparent
  • Accountable
  • Kind

Different

  • Innovative
  • Ambitious
  • Curious

Fast

  • Agile
  • Adaptive
  • Decisive

Together

  • Collaborative
  • Supportive
  • Loyal

Leadership

Founders & Partners

Fortune 200 experience. Boutique agility.

Amy Dragland Johnson

Amy Dragland Johnson

Co-Founder & Partner

CMO | SVP/GM | Retail Expert

Amy is a proven C-Suite marketing and retail leader with extensive experience across retail and consumer packaged goods. She has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Family Dollar and SVP/GM at Triad Retail Media (Walmart Connect), where she was the primary strategic contact for Walmart's multi-billion dollar publisher account.

Her career includes senior leadership at SC Johnson, where she directed North America Shopper Marketing, Consumer Promotions, and Integrated Marketing functions. Amy is a Path to Purchase Institute Hall of Fame inductee.

CMO — Family Dollar
SVP/GM — Triad Retail Media (Walmart Connect)
Head of NA Retail and Shopper Marketing — SC Johnson
Retail Media Shopper Marketing Brand Management Sales Leadership
Joe Paul

Joe Paul

Co-Founder & Partner

CMO | SVP/GM | Global Brand Leader

Joe is an accomplished executive leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation for global consumer brands. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer for 3M's Consumer Business Group, overseeing iconic brands including Post-it and Scotch.

Joe has led +$1B global P&Ls in GM/VP roles at 3M, including VP and Global Business Leader for Command™ Brand and Scotch Blue™ Brand. His career foundation includes leadership roles at General Mills and Best Buy.

SVP/CMO — 3M Consumer Business Group
VP/Global Business Leader — 3M Command™ Brand & Scotch Blue™ Brand
Promotion Marketing — General Mills
Brand Marketing Innovation eCommerce Digital Media

Get In Touch

Let's Talk

Ready to unlock growth at the intersection of brand purpose and retail performance? We'd welcome the conversation.