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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).
Friday the 13th to St. Patrick’s Day: March 2026’s Four-Day Lucky Reset
Friday the 13th, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring all land in the same week. Here’s why this “soft superstition season” is fascinating.
Here’s What’s Happening in March 2026!
Right on the heels of the Fire Horse Lunar New Year a few weeks ago, coupled with a Ring of Fire Eclipse, we’re now looking for a Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse to take place in a few days (March 3rd) . IMO that’s a lot of red themed happenings for such a short period of time!
This and so much more is happening in March 2026
Why Most Brand Bios Don’t Work, and the 6 Things Yours Must Include
Learn the 6 essential elements every brand or founder bio must include if you want press coverage, media features, and real visibility for your business.
Foodie Flip-Flop! How lifestyle brands are creating food experiences, and food brands are creating lifestyle products.
Food-based marketing works for lifestyle brands because food creates emotional trust, daily engagement, and longer content shelf life. When fashion or beauty brands appear in food moments—such as coffee trucks, pop-up cafés, or recipe content—they become part of everyday decision-making instead of waiting for seasonal purchases.
Here’s What’s Happening in February 2026! (Hint: Everything)
February is a big bold colorful month, all jammed into 28 days!
As Pinterest Drops Color Palettes, Rumors Swirl about an OpenAI Merger
As Pinterest Drops Color Palettes, Rumors Swirl about an OpenAI Merger.
Vianne: a Novel with Lovely Ideas for Opening a Small Shop on a Shoestring
Vianne: a Novel with Lovely Ideas for Opening a Small Shop on a Shoestring
January Marketing Planner 2026: Dates and Events for Lifestyle Brands
Your month-ahead roadmap to the cultural moments and offbeat holidays happening in January, designed for founder-led lifestyle marketing.
Valentine’s Day Trends for 2026: Marketing Inspiration for Lifestyle Brands
Plan smarter Valentine’s Day 2026 campaigns with this trend guide for lifestyle brands. Insights on embroidery and beadwork fashion, Bridgerton-inspired ornate romance, dark romantic aesthetics, affordable luxury gifting, and creative marketing ideas for candles, apparel, beauty, jewelry, and décor.
Things I’ve Learned From Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
Discover how jigsaw puzzles boost creativity, focus, and big-picture thinking for small business owners. Plus, how to choose the right puzzle for your brain mood.
Lip Care Sales are Up in Q4. Will This Trend Continue in 2026?
Lip care has evolved from a makeup afterthought into a fast-growing skincare category. From peptide-packed balms to filler-free treatments, this beauty shift may even represent a modern take on the Lipstick Effect.
How the Intersection of Purpose Driven Brands and Thrift Culture are Shaping the Economy in 2026
From Loved Before London to Thriftmas, purpose is no longer optional. Here’s how meaningful consumption is redefining loyalty in 2026.
How Brands Turn Products Into Micro-Media Assets in 2026
Products aren’t just products anymore — they’re micro-media assets. Here’s how lifestyle brands turn SKUs into story-driven, search-ready content that fuels visibility across social, Google, and AI discovery.
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.