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Many Brands Are Replacing Influencers With In-House Creators
While this isn’t the end of influencer marketing, brands are stepping forward to own the voice, the narrative, and the ROI.
Once upon a time, influencers were the darlings of digital marketing - jetting off to retreats, hashtagging their way through #sponsored posts, and helping brands chase virality. But in 2025? The script has flipped. Big time.
Why Halloween Is Showing Up Shockingly Early This Year
It’s barely July, and yet there’s a werewolf on aisle five and ceramic pumpkins crowding the seasonal shelves. If you’ve walked into a big box store lately and thought, "Is it Halloween already?" you’re not alone. But this isn’t just seasonal confusion. It’s strategic.
8 Handwritten Fonts to Use on Your Social Posts and Website.
Handwritten fonts are all the rage on social media, bringing a personal and authentic touch to your posts, stories, and graphics. If you’re looking to spice up your designs on Canva or Adobe Express, here are 8 popular handwritten fonts that stand out!
Autumn 2025 Marketing Trends for Lifestyle Brands: What’s In, What’s Over, and What’s Brewing
From founder-led content to freakishly early Halloween launches, here are the biggest marketing trends lifestyle brands need to know for Autumn and Holiday 2025.
Is AI the New Emily Cooper? What Brands Can Learn From Marketing’s Chicest Sidekick
Here’s how brands can use AI like an Emily in Paris inspired marketing It-Girl—complete with tools, tactics, and smart shortcuts.
Why Brands Are Replacing Influencers With In-House Creators.
Influencers aren’t dead—but in-house creators are winning. Discover how brands like Loewe, Poppi, and Dusen Dusen are creating content from within.
Your July 2025 PR Horoscope + Celestial Strategy Guide
Want to align your brand with the stars? Get July’s PR horoscopes, celestial marketing ideas, and campaign inspiration powered by moon + planet energy.
What “America’s Sweethearts” Teaches Us About PR, Branding, and Protecting Your Reputation
Discover what the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders can teach founders about PR, crisis communication, brand control, and storytelling in the social media era.
So, You’re On Amazon But Not Part of Prime Day Deals …
Not part of the official Amazon Prime Day Deals? No problem. Here’s how brands can still drive sales, visibility, and momentum—with smart strategies, real examples, and insider insight into how brands are chosen for Prime Day.
Should Your Brand Be on Amazon?
Thinking about selling your lifestyle brand on Amazon? Here's a smart breakdown of the pros and cons—from visibility boosts and media exposure to margin cuts and brand dilution—so you can decide what’s best for your business.
Can You Compete With Amazon Prime Day If You’re Not on Amazon?
Not on Amazon? No problem. Here’s how small lifestyle brands—from candles to kids' clothes—can compete with Amazon Prime Days and still win sales and visibility in July.
What Trends and Days of Note are Coming in July?
July 2025 Marketing and Content Calendar Days
What Are the Best Business Books for Small Business Owners in 2025?
Discover the best business books for small business owners in 2025—from new releases like Build a Business You Love to classics like Profit First and The E-Myth Revisited. Perfect for creative entrepreneurs, solo founders, and lifestyle brands ready to grow.
Why ChatGPT is Obsessed With Flamingo Estate, Otherland, and Boy Smells.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does every product round-up look like a shrine to Flamingo Estate, Boy Smells, and Otherland?” — you’re not wrong. These brands are practically the holy trinity of lifestyle marketing. But it’s not some algorithmic love affair (okay, maybe a little). There’s a reason these names show up again and again — and it has everything to do with strategy, visibility, and narrative stickiness.
💼 Which Marketing Maven Would You Hire to Run Your Brand?
We Compare the Marketing Styles of Edina Monsoon, Samantha Jones, Emily Cooper, and Georgia Miller! Bonus: Take Our Brand Personality Quiz to See Which Fictional Marketing Maven Would Do the Best Job for Your Company.
Light These to Call It In: The Best Candle Scents for Manifesting Abundance 💸✨
There’s just something about lighting a candle that feels like a commitment to your intention. It’s not just ambiance—it’s a ritual. When you pair scent with mindset, things start to shift. Quickly. Whether you're manifesting financial flow, creative breakthroughs, or just that "rich life energy," the right fragrance can unlock your next level.
Think of this as your go-to guide for candle scents that don't just smell good—they work magic.
The Power of Product Placement: What Ginny and Georgia, Sirens, and Orbit Baby Can Teach Us About Brand Buzz
In a world of ad fatigue and algorithm burnout, product placement remains one of the few ways to get your product directly into the emotional bloodstream of pop culture. Whether it’s a subtle moment of wardrobe magic or a full-blown storyline, when audiences see a product in use—and feel the story around it—it sticks.
Let’s explore some of the most buzzworthy recent examples (and yes, one just might involve a stroller turf war with Dwight Schrute).
So You Want to Grow and Sell Your Company Like Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for One Billion Dollars (oh, But Have No Budget)? Here are 8 Crucial Steps …
Learn how to build a billion-dollar brand presence like Rhode, even if you're starting with zero budget. Actionable tips for founder-led businesses that want to grow big.
🤖 What Do Algorithms Really Say About Your Point of View?
Algorithms aren’t judging you, but they are mirroring you. Here’s what every founder, creator, and brand manager should know about how algorithms shape your perspective (and what to do about it).
📲 Why Smart Brand Managers Use More Than One Instagram Account, And Why You Should Too
Here’s the truth: Instagram doesn’t just show what you post—it shapes what you see. And by using multiple accounts intentionally, you can gather better data, test smarter strategies, and connect with more of the right people.
🚨 What Google’s New AI-Powered Search Means for SEO, and What To Do About It
If you’ve noticed a dip in your website traffic lately, you’re not alone — and Google’s latest AI-powered updates might be the culprit.
With the rollout of AI Overviews and its new AI Mode, Google is serving answers directly at the top of the search results, meaning users don’t have to click on your site to get the info they need. Yep, it’s kind of like your best insights are being borrowed without the courtesy of a visit.
So… what does this mean for your SEO strategy going forward?
Let’s unpack it.