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10 Must-Run Marketing Plays for Small Businesses in 2026
The year ahead favors the bold, the scrappy, and the founder-led.
If you’re a small business owner heading into 2026 with a “let’s just keep doing what worked in 2021” mindset… oh sweetheart, pull up a chair. The marketing landscape has officially entered the era of AI engines, personalized discovery, lifestyle storytelling, and consumers who can spot inauthenticity a mile away (even from behind a screen scrolling at 2x speed).
Top Business Books of 2025!
A curated list of the five best business books of 2025—handpicked for founders, lifestyle brands, marketers, and creatives building momentum in 2026.
10 Must-Run Marketing Plays for Small Businesses in 2026
Wondering how small businesses can actually stand out in 2026? This post breaks down 10 must-run marketing plays, from AI-ready content hubs and founder-led branding to community, email, and short-form video, so you can grow with clarity in the coming year.
10 Tips and Best Practices for Publishing Both on Substack and Your Brand Website
Learn the best practices for publishing on both Substack and your brand website. Discover how to boost visibility in Google Search, Google Discover, and AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, while building long-term authority and founder-led community.
10 Reasons Publicist Agatha Raisin Makes Such a Great Crime Detective
Why publicists make incredible detectives: intuition, research skills, pattern-spotting, storytelling and Agatha Raisin–level instincts. Funny, true, and spot on.
Why Ecosystem Growth Channels Matter for Lifestyle Brands in 2026
Learn what ecosystem growth channels are and how lifestyle brands can use them to win in 2026.
11/11 Meaning in Numerology, and How Lifestyle Brands Can Use It for Marketing Magic!
Learn what 11/11 means in numerology and how lifestyle brands can harness this “manifestation portal” for meaningful, high-engagement social media content, marketing campaigns, and storytelling moments.
Navigating the Rapids: What Lifestyle Marketers Need to Know for November 2025
Facing economic headwinds this holiday season? Key strategies lifestyle brands need in November 2025 to boost visibility, sales, and loyalty.
The Top Home and Decor Magazines as of Q3 2025 by the Numbers
We’ve analyzed the latest quarterly data (Q3 2025) for top Home, Decor, and Lifestyle brands to see who is truly capturing the cross-platform audience. The Total 360° number is the most crucial metric, combining reach across all platforms—from print to mobile web—to give us the real size of a brand's influence.
50 Halloween Puns for Lifestyle Brands.
Halloween Puns for Beauty, Candle, Clothing, Jewelry and Food Brands: Drop These Puns Into Social Posts and Email Blasts Next Week.
How to Ride the Taylor Swift Trend
You don’t have to sell Taylor Swift merch to benefit from her influence. Learn how lifestyle brands and boutiques can tap into the Swift effect.
Here’s What’s Happening in October 2025 as Q4 Kicks Off.
The most important quarter of the year starts on October 1st for lifestyle brands: success in October, November, and December can set your brand up for SS26 through expanded PR and improved customer relations.
New Study: Being Your Own Boss is Good for Your Heart
New research from UCLA Health and BMC Public Health shows self-employment may lower obesity, improve sleep, and boost heart health in women. Learn the pros, cons, and what it means for entrepreneurs.
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.