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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Strategic Partnerships & Activations

Spencer’s launched in September 2024 as a new kind of spa—one that blends intuitive treatments with a retail experience rooted in discovery and self-expression. As the brand expands across New York and Los Angeles, I lead brand and partnership strategy to grow Spencer’s ancillary revenue streams and expand its cultural footprint.

From cult beauty to unexpected collabs. I source and structure relationships that bring fresh energy to the spa—curating a constellation of brands that feel aligned, elevated, and deeply personal.

Growth through experience. I develop multi-channel brand activations (in-spa, digital, IRL) that turn a treatment into a touchpoint and a product into a conversation starter.