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Why Most Brand Bios Don’t Work, and the 6 Things Yours Must Include

Most founders write bios like resumes.This guide will help you learn how to write a brand bio that will actually translate into press features.

A strong brand bio helps founders and lifestyle brands earn media coverage by clearly explaining what the company is, how it started, and why it matters. This article explains the six elements editors look for when scanning a brand or founder bio, including a clear brand descriptor, proof points, founder background, and a concise mission statement.

The Power of Product Placement: What Ginny and Georgia, Sirens, and Orbit Baby Can Teach Us About Brand Buzz
Marketing, Product Placement Carolyn Delacorte Marketing, Product Placement Carolyn Delacorte

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).

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🚨 What Google’s New AI-Powered Search Means for SEO, and What To Do About It
Marketing, Selling, Trends Carolyn Delacorte Marketing, Selling, Trends Carolyn Delacorte

🚨 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.

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How to Sell the Feeling: 7 Lifestyle Marketing Strategies That Create Emotional Connection
Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Selling Carolyn Delacorte Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Selling Carolyn Delacorte

How to Sell the Feeling: 7 Lifestyle Marketing Strategies That Create Emotional Connection

In today’s marketplace, product features aren’t enough. Customers don’t just buy candles, skincare, gourmet food, or wellness goods—they buy a mood, a moment, and a version of themselves they want to become. That’s why the most successful lifestyle brands don’t just market products—they sell the feeling those products create.

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3 Key Reasons Media Outreach During the Holidays is So Crucial.
Selling, Marketing Carolyn Delacorte Selling, Marketing Carolyn Delacorte

3 Key Reasons Media Outreach During the Holidays is So Crucial.

We’re heading into the holidays, and the warm shades of Autumn will soon be replaced by vivid evergreens, twinkling lights and jewel tones. It’s a transformative period that offers heightened marketing opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and brand recognition not available most of the rest of the marketing year. Here are 3 reasons media outreach during the holiday and Winter months delivers an improved return on investment:

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