ParallelPlay
Parallel Play is a brand strategy firm that helps ideas go from zero to one—and then from one to one hundred. We specialize in building early-stage momentum and scaling cultural relevance through partnerships, positioning, and creative strategy. The name comes from how we work: running plays in parallel with AI-powered toolkits to supercharge execution.

About Barr Balamuth

I cut my teeth as the first hire at Ruby, the cult-favorite CPG company where I built the brand from its earliest days into a breakout name. I led strategic collaborations with partners across the spectrum—from high-velocity retailers like Erewhon, to local cultural anchors like Public Records, and global platforms like Cash App.

My focus is helping brands grow with cultural intelligence and operational clarity. That means identifying white space and building what doesn’t exist yet—whether it’s a partnership playbook that unlocks new audiences, a content format that turns brand affinity into community, or a customer acquisition strategy that meets users where they are and brings them into the fold.


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Director of Brand Marketing

Scaled reach through culture-first partnerships.
Co-created limited-edition drops with Cash App & Public Records that sold out in hours and earned 12M+ earned media impressions.

Cracked top-tier retail.
Spearheaded the roadmap that landed Ruby in Whole Foods nationwide, Erewhon in LA, and minibars at The Four Seasons New York—vaulting us from regional shelves to A-list stockists in <12 months.

Built brand equity beyond just buzz.
Refreshed positioning & visual identity, driving a 3× lift in unaided awareness and setting the stage for succesful fundraising.