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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 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.
Summer Marketing Bingo: 16 Fun and Fresh Ideas to Boost Your Brand Visibility This Season
Play Summer Marketing Bingo with 16 lifestyle-focused marketing ideas designed to increase your visibility, engagement, and sales this season.
🖤 Friday the 13th Marketing Magic: 13 Spellbinding Post Ideas for Lifestyle Brands
13 creative social media post ideas for lifestyle brands (candles, beauty, fashion, food, and decor) to turn Friday the 13th into a sales-boosting opportunity.
Lucky Rituals for Founders: 13 Ways to Bring More Magic Into Your Business
Being a founder means making a thousand decisions a day — and dealing with all the uncertainty that comes with that.
It’s no wonder so many wildly successful people swear by rituals. Whether they’re lighting a candle, wearing a lucky necklace, or checking the moon phase before launching, rituals give us structure, confidence, and (let’s be honest) a little extra sparkle.
13 Top Superstitions and Where They Come From
Whether you cross your fingers before a big launch or avoid opening umbrellas inside, superstitions are deeply rooted in culture, history, and our need to feel a little bit in control. Here's a look at 13 of the most common superstitions around the world — and the strange, surprising stories behind them.
Ultra Successful People Who Believe in Superstitions, Especially on Friday the 13th
Explore the origins of Friday the 13th, why the number 13 spooks us, and the weird superstitions of wildly successful people—yes, even Lucille Ball.
💒 June Weddings 2025: Trends, Stats and PR Goldmines for Lifestyle Brands
Wedding season is officially in full bloom, and June 2025 is shaping up to be a celebration of love, style, and serious sales opportunities. Whether you’re a brand founder, PR pro, or marketing maven, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s wedding industry trends—and how to get your products on the dance floor.
June Holidays, PR Trends, and Social Media Days.
June brings weddings, Father’s Day, graduation, donut day, Pride Month, the pre-holiday countdown, and much more. Here is a breakdown of the key elements of June to keep in mind.
Small But Mighty: Why Local Media is a Game-Changer for Small Businesses
If you run a small business or an emerging brand, you’ve probably felt the pressure to “go big.” Everyone’s chasing viral moments, national press features, or that elusive spot on a morning show. But here’s the truth: you don’t need national media to make a big impact.
In fact, focusing on local media can be one of the smartest, most effective moves for building trust, visibility, and loyalty—right in your own backyard.
5 Top Ways for Lifestyle Brands to Market Comfort (Without Being Cliché)
In a world that never stops moving, comfort has evolved from a nice-to-have into a non-negotiable. For lifestyle brands, it’s no longer just about selling a product—it’s about creating a feeling. Whether you’re offering cozy candles, plush loungewear, calming teas, or a soothing space to unwind, your audience is craving comfort more than ever.
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.
The Next Evolution of Marketing: Survival of the Friendliest
You’ve probably heard the phrase “survival of the fittest” — but what if I told you that when it comes to growing your business, actually it’s cooperation over competition that wins? Evolutionary anthropologists Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods discuss the concept in their book “Survival of the Friendliest”.
In their book Hare and Woods suggest that friendliness and cooperation, rather than just physical strength or dominance, have been the key drivers of evolutionary success, particularly in human history. This theory suggests that societies and species that prioritize cooperation and empathy are more likely to thrive over those that don’t.
So What’s Next For TikTok?
If you’re a brand that’s had success on TikTok, you may be on the edge of your seat as yet another deadline for the app to either sell its American interests, or go dark in the US is just days away.
As of April 1 2025, all eyes seem to be on The Blackstone Group - the world's largest alternative asset manager, who may take a small stake in TikTok’s US operations. The New York Times reported last week that the investment would most likely be miniscule compared to most of Blackstone’s investments and it’s unclear if it would be enough to fulfill the requirements of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act that was signed into law last year.