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In this episode, Erica and Giselle discuss the role authenticity plays in influencer marketing, differences in partnerships across industries, and more!
Meet Our Guest, Giselle Huasipoma:
Giselle Huasipoma is a multi-faceted influencer marketing professional with five years in the digital realm. With a background spanning influence, social, community, and content creation, she has partnered with dozens of household brands across several sectors including retail, fashion, beauty, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, and tech.With a 360° lens on influencer marketing through talent management, PR, and in-house experience, she has elevated brands through small yet mighty collaborations to large, integrated activations by weaving in her wisdom as a Gen Z consumer and first-generation Latina.She has been featured in The Guardian, Ad Age, Vogue Business, and the AIC (American Influencer Council) for her Gen Z and the Creator Economy expertise.
Connect with Giselle: LinkedIn
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We're excited to introduce you to Sheena Hakimian, Director of Digital Marketing at Condé Nast, and a Certified Life & Career Coach. In this episode, Sheena and Cassie discuss the impact of imposter syndrome in your career journey, and practical strategies to overcome it.
About Sheena: Sheena Hakimian is the Director of Digital Marketing at Condé Nast, a Certified Life & Career Coach, and a travel enthusiast.At Condé Nast, she leads the team of leaders who are driving subscription acquisition strategy across The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, WIRED, and Bon Appétit. As a coach, she is on a mission to help professionals strengthen their mindset and build confidence so they can grow in their careers. She shares actionable tips and exercises on LinkedIn, in her "One Step Closer" newsletter, and through free resources on her website.
Connect with Sheena: LinkedIn | Instagram | Newsletter
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This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Amruta Vyas, Director of Brand Marketing at De Soi. In this episode, Amruta walks us through her background in growth marketing, how honing that analytical side in previous roles has helped shape a wholistic 360 view of marketing on the brand side, and a peek behind the curtain at De Soi's brand marketing strategy and key areas of opportunity.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:03:06] - Amruta shares her background in sales and performance marketing, and reveals how that analytics-focused career start has helped shape her 360 view of brand marketing.
[00:14:40] - Amruta explains how De Soi balances retention and acquisition in their marketing funnel, and walks us through the importance of novelty in marketing touchpoints (like email) to keep consumers engaged in the brand story.
[00:18:47] - Amruta gives us her perspective on how the influencer marketing landscape has changed over the years, and how having brand founders incredibly involved with the community cultivates brand love. She also gives us a behind the scenes look at lifestyle events and identifies growth opportunities for the brand in retail marketing and beyond.
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Amruta's episode:
The Art of Showing Up in Unexpected Places | Izzy Yellin of OLIPOP
Marketing a New Category | Brianda Gonzalez of The New Bar
Brand Marketing + Positioning 101 | Deven Machette of Betty Buzz
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Connect with Amruta: LinkedIn | Instagram
Follow along with De Soi on Instagram
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Alternate title: Why LinkedIn is the BEST!
This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Kelly Gordon, Marketing Recruitment Manager at Creative People. In this episode, Kelly chats through her experience growing a personal brand on LinkedIn, and how you can do the same! She also walks through the best tactics to optimize your profile and determine the topics you'll post about, and then gives her best advice for candidates in today's job market.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:04] - Kelly walks us through her background in creative services and merchandising and her transition into working for Creative People. She also shares encouragement for those looking to make career pivots and explains how you can employ AI tools and LinkedIn to propel your journey.
[00:11:32] - Kelly explains how building a personal brand can grow and develop your career, and the key relationships that can be created in the process. She also shares how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and tips for posting on the platform.
[00:19:16] - Kelly dives into her thoughts on LinkedIn networking, and gives her best advice for those looking for new roles in the job market today.
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Kelly's episode:
A Marketing Recruiter's Advice for Today's Job Seekers | Matthew Kantner of Creative People
Perfecting Your Resume and Nailing Your Next Interview | Tim Dyck of Best Culture Solutions
Job Seeking Tips Straight From HR...Candidates, Take Notes! | Stephanie Pagan of ILIA Beauty
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Connect with Kelly: LinkedIn | Instagram
Follow along with Creative People: LinkedIn | Instagram | creativepeopleinc.com
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This week, Erica's chatting with Katherine Kauma, Social Strategist behind iconic brands like ŌURA, Wheaties, Caribou Coffee, and more. In this episode, Katherine shares the importance of educational content on social media, uncovers strategies that drive meaningful community engagement online, gives us a behind the scenes look at some of the innovative campaigns she's been a part of, and reveals her predictions for the future of social media.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:57] - Katherine briefly walks through her background in paid social and advertising, switching to an agency (to work with brands like Wheaties, Caribou Coffee, and more), and landing in her current role with ŌURA. She then shares the key elements to a great social media strategy - especially in the wellness space - and explains the role educational social content plays in providing value to the consumer. (Resources mentioned: Emplifi | Sprinklr | Sprout Social | Dash Hudson)
[00:13:55] - Katherine shares the value of Facebook Groups and other online forums that offer a community experience and sense of loyalty to consumers, and explains how brands can find the right organic social media content mix that nurtures current customers first.
[00:20:53] - Katherine walks us through some of the innovative campaigns she's led, like launching Caribou Coffee's TikTok and growing the account over 200% in 6 months. Lastly, she shares her predictions for the future of social media, and (of course) some excellent career advice.
(Book recommendations mentioned: The Brand Gap | Unreasonable Hospitality)
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Katherine's episode:
Finding Social Media Success as a Small Team | Alyssa Marie Marchino of Sweet Loren's
Leaning In To Your Brand's Community | Kennedy Crichlow + Mary Ralph Lawson Bradley of Daily Drills
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Connect with Katherine: LinkedIn | Instagram
Follow along with ŌURA: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
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This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Quani Burnett, Founder and CEO of Soft Rows, a new texture-first hair care brand reimagining cultural beauty staples, currently in its pre-launch stage as part of the Sephora Accelerate 2024 program. In this episode, Quani explains how her passion for inclusivity in the beauty space led to her consulting for and working with many incredible brands like Youth to the People, and making a real impact in the industry. She then walks us through her journey taking the leap to build her own beauty brand, Soft Rows, and shares how her team is thinking about their authentic marketing strategy both pre- and post-launch, working to become a true community-led brand.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:44] - Quani walks us through her experience from physical therapy to content creation and writing, eventually transforming her passion for inclusivity in the beauty space into a role consulting for and working with incredible brands like Youth to the People. She also shares the brand story behind her new beauty brand, Soft Rows.
[00:20:30] - Quani shares how her team at Soft Rows is thinking about their messaging and authentic marketing strategy pre- and post-launch, and how they're infusing community into the core of the brand.
[00:31:58] - Quani explains how building her brand in public and being present in every stage is allowing Soft Rows to truly thrive ahead of their launch.
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Quani's episode:
Online to Offline: Translating Brand Messaging Across All Channels | Kewanna Donaldson of Glossier
A "Friends-First" Approach to Building Brand Community | Payge Taylor of amika
UGC is The New "Word-of-Mouth" (+ Excellent Early Career Advice) | Andrea Linhares of Sephora
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Connect with Quani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Founder's Newsletter
Follow along with Soft Rows: Instagram | TikTok | softrows.com
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We're excited to introduce you to Esther McIlvain, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Hawkers Asian Street Food, a favorite local restaurant (that has now expanded to 7 states!). In this episode, Esther and Cassie chat through the essentials for restaurant marketing on a local and national level (including Esther's tried and true "hourglass strategy"), and how infusing hospitality into your brand can make a huge impact with your ideal consumer.
About Esther + Hawkers Asian Street Food: Esther McIlvain is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Hawkers Asian Street Food, a restaurant concept serving authentic Asian street food in an experience-driven environment, with a focus on small, shared plates. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Esther oversees all aspects of marketing, brand, social media, and public relations for 15 restaurant locations spanning seven states. After graduating from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Public Relations, Esther continued her career in publicity working with top brands and personalities like Andrew Zimmern, Guy Fieri, Thomas Keller, Cholula, Del Frisco’s, and more. Her passion for storytelling led her to represent clients spanning several industries including restaurants, CPG, destinations, and personalities, before beginning her journey at Hawkers in 2018. Hawkers Asian Street Food has been named an eight-time Inc. 5000 winner, one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing businesses, and is among Central Florida’s top 100 privately held companies. Hawkers also received its first Michelin Guide Recommendation in 2022 and has maintained the esteemed honor ever since. In addition to leading brand at Hawkers, Esther is also an active board member for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Connect with Esther on LinkedIn
Follow along with Hawkers Asian Street Food: Instagram | Facebook
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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Jennie Toutoulis, Senior Manager of PR, Celebrity, Partnerships & Advocacy at a major beauty brand (one that we're SUCH fans of!). In this episode, Jennie shares a peek into her career journey, her best advice for those looking to enter the beauty and/or PR space, a look at what she values in working relationships and in partnerships for the brand, and her predictions for the future of PR as we inch closer to 2025.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:02:59] - Jennie walks us through her career journey thus far, starting at Bravo as a publicity intern, working her way into influencer marketing with Tarte, and landing ultimately at her current company, a major beauty brand. She also shares her best tips for gaining a mentor, and how to navigate that mentor-mentee relationship long term.
[00:12:32] - Jennie shares a peek into the role she currently holds and her day to day tasks, like taking press requests about the brand's products and managing talent relations. She also explains how her team identifies the right celebrities and partners to work with the brand, and why brands should be investing in people-first marketing and building relationships that extend beyond the office.
[00:25:48] - Jennie gives her best advice for people looking to enter the beauty and PR space in today's digital landscape.
[00:32:12] - Jennie shares her predictions for the future of PR and the beauty industry as a whole as we inch closer to 2025!
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Jennie's episode:
Online to Offline: Translating Brand Messaging Across All Channels | Kewanna Donaldson of Glossier
Brand Communications 101 | Kate Haldy of Anthropologie
Product Marketing 101: Your Go-To-Market Toolkit | Jaylen Adams of Rare Beauty
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This week, Erica sits down with Elle Hvozdovic, Senior Marketing Manager of Brand Growth & Expansion at CAVA. In this episode, Elle shares invaluable lessons she's learned throughout her career journey hopping industries, dives deep into field marketing, and gives us an inside look at how CAVA thinks through strategic brand partnerships and brand expansion across the country.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:03:09] - Elle walks us through her background in professional sports marketing (working in marketing for both Major League Baseball and the PGA Tour), moving over to brand marketing for [solidcore], and eventually landing her role at CAVA. She also shares what sparked her decision to go to grad school and gives advice for listeners considering their next career moves (educational and beyond).
[00:14:03] - Elle dives deep into Field Marketing and explains how to utilize local creators and marketing team members to generate buzz around your brand and bring consumers in store.
[00:20:07] - Elle gives us a peek into the brand partnership strategy at CAVA, revealing how the brand strategically chooses their partners (hint: value alignment is so important!). She also shares a real life example of the full, lengthy process behind executing a great partnership from her days at [solidcore].
[00:31:14] - Elle explains the marketing strategy CAVA employs when entering a net new market and gives us a behind the scenes look at their recent launch in Chicago.
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Elle's episode:
Online to Offline: Translating Brand Messaging Across All Channels | Kewanna Donaldson of Glossier
How Strong Branding + Community Influences Retail Demand | Lauren Murphy of Fishwife
The "Staying Power" of Strategic Brand Partnerships | Namita Gupta of SoulCycle
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Connect with Elle on LinkedIn
Check out what CAVA's up to: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter (X) | TikTok
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We're excited to introduce you to SEO Expert Nathaniel Miller. In this episode, Nathaniel walks us through his unique transition from large format printer technician to digital marketer, his unique approach to building digital campaigns, and how marketing professionals can step up their brand's SEO game across channels.
About Nathaniel, in his own words: With over 9 years of passion-fueled experience in digital marketing and event management, I've honed my craft to deliver tangible results. From boosting lead-gen to orchestrating demand-gen activities, I've been the driving force behind SEM campaigns that have propelled customer growth by a staggering 250%. My journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, consistently exceeding expectations and setting new benchmarks in the digital landscape.
Currently, I proudly serve as the Director of Marketing for HarvestIQ, a SaaS powerhouse revolutionizing revenue tracking and insurance solutions for farmers and farm advisors. In this role, I've spearheaded innovative marketing initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge strategies to drive user engagement and accelerate business growth. My commitment to innovation and adaptability has enabled me to navigate diverse industries, from the tech-forward realms of Agtech and Fintech to the dynamic landscape of Insuretech.
Connect with Nathaniel on LinkedIn
Learn more about 3rds: 3rds.co
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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Kewanna (Kiki) Donaldson, Senior Manager of Brand and Product Marketing at cult-favorite beauty brand Glossier. In this episode, Kiki shares how the brand is positioning itself in the beauty space 10 years after their launch, how they consistently incorporate a spirit of play into their marketing strategy, their product launch process from ideation to execution, and how Glossier translates its messaging across all channels.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:02:20] - Kiki walks us through her nonlinear career journey starting in the hospitality space at Marriott, Crunch Fitness, and Loews Hotels, then pivoting into the beauty space at Glossier, and gives her best career advice for someone looking to grow into brand marketing. She then shares how Glossier is positioning their brand in the beauty space 10 years after their launch, how the team at Glossier incorporates a spirit of play into their marketing strategy, and why community is the "magic" of the brand.
[00:09:06] - Kiki shares a behind the scenes look at some of her favorite brand moments like the re-launch of balm dot com, retail store openings, Glossier's You Look Good tour, and their inspiring grant program (currently on year 4!). She also explains how the brand stays consistent across digital, retail, and other IRL touch points.
[00:13:28] - Kiki gives us a peek into Glossier's product marketing strategy, including the product launch process, and shares what's coming up for Glossier (hello, Australia!).
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Kewanna's episode:
A "Friends-First" Approach to Building Brand Community | Payge Taylor of amika
Brand Communications 101 | Kate Haldy of Anthropologie
Product Marketing 101: Your Go-To-Market Toolkit | Jaylen Adams of Rare Beauty
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Connect with Kewanna: LinkedIn | Instagram
Learn more about Glossier: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | LinkedIn
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This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Payge Taylor, Director of Content Strategy and Community Engagement at haircare brand amika. In this episode, Payge explains how the brand taps into the meaning of their name (amika = "friend") to create and maintain a strong, engaged brand community, and how they're consistently showing up for that community across all channels (including IRL!).
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:02:20] - Payge walks us through her background in PR and the shift she made into social media, her time working at BUXOM Cosmetics and eventually moving over to the amika team. She then shares a look at her current responsibilities in helping to translate amika's brand story and messaging across all channels and foster community engagement among fans of the brand, and explains her current team structure (see how you can join here!).
[00:10:20] - Payge shares a few standout examples of brilliant storytelling through recent brand moments and gives marketers the advice to "stop thinking like brands and start thinking like humans" in order to nurture an emotional connection with their consumers. She then explains how clear messaging that extends beyond the product(s) a brand offers can build loyalty and longevity.
[00:30:10] - Payge shares her best tips for content creation, dives into the importance of educational content that builds brand equity, and explains how leaning on cross functional team members to tell the brand's unique story in an easily digestible way has been key in their social media strategy success.
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Payge's episode:
How Strong Branding + Community Influences Retail Demand | Lauren Murphy of Fishwife
Evolving Your Brand Over Time | Matt Prince of Taco Bell
The Art of Showing Up in Unexpected Places | Izzy Yellin of OLIPOP
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Learn more about amika: Instagram | TikTok
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We're excited to introduce you to Jessica Morrobel, content creator and Pinterest expert known for her work with Traveling with Jessica. In this episode, Jessica shares a deep dive into Pinterest strategy for both brands and individuals and explains how consumers are uniquely utilizing Pinterest as an engaged audience of consumers positioned to buy. She shares how to optimize your profile on Pinterest, perfect keyword rich descriptions, create content that will perform best on the platform, and provides a real-life example of her work with Sephora at Kohl's on Pinterest.
Resources mentioned: Pinterest Academy | Pinterest Creators
About Jessica: Jessica is a dynamic NYC-based travel and beauty creator known for her work with Traveling with Jessica, where she combines her professional editorial and marketing experience to develop captivating content for brands like Pinterest, Zola, Disney, Destination Toronto, Sephora, and more. She aims to spark curiosity, creativity, and self-expression — inviting audiences on Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to join her at the crossroads of travel, beauty, and storytelling.
Connect with Jessica: Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | travelingwithjessica.com
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This week, Cassie and Erica briefly recap our recent NYC networking event in partnership with Creative People and share the 6 standout career insights shared by our incredible panelists: Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl, Jack Appleby of Future Social, Michael Kaye of OkCupid and ARCHER, and Kelly Gordon of Creative People. We also celebrate 3 YEARS of the Marketing Happy Hour podcast with a fun game of "this or that."
Thank you again to our NYC event sponsors: Creative People, 99designs by Vista, ILIA Beauty, The New Bar, Lemon Perfect, and MyMuse.
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed this episode:
Navigating the Interview Process (for Job Seekers AND Hiring Managers) | Marketing Happy Hour Co-Hosts Cassie Tucker + Erica Spitzley
A Marketing Recruiter's Advice for Today's Job Seekers | Matthew Kantner of Creative People
How to Find a Mentor | Matthew Miller of Orlando Informer
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We're excited to introduce you to Alex Psaros, a versatile marketing professional specializing in digital strategy and brand development, and currently the Director of Film Development at leading film production company Clerendon Road Productions. In this episode, Alex walks us through her experience in media buying and digital strategy, gives us an inside look at her time furthering brand development at Bravo, and shares her best strategies for building fan engagement, activating audiences on social through storytelling, progressing in your career, and more!
About Alex, in her own words: I'm Alexandra Psaros, a versatile marketing professional specializing in digital strategy and brand development. With a proven track record in managing integrated campaigns and enhancing online presence for diverse industries, I thrive on blending creativity with analytical insights to drive impactful results. Join me on the podcast as we explore innovative approaches to navigating today's dynamic marketing landscape.
Connect with Alex: Instagram | LinkedIn
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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Danielle Ito, Influencer Marketing Manager at Notion, a helpful tool that blends your everyday work apps into one and allows for seamless collaboration with your team. In this episode, Danielle shares how a cold application led to her start in tech, tips for marketers curious about Notion's vast capabilities, and insights into the brand's influencer marketing strategy. She also gives us a look at their community event calendar and explains how impactful growing IRL relationships with creators has been for Notion.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:27] - Danielle walks through her background in PR and how she made the shift to influencer marketing, working initially on brands like Applebee's, Champion, Bota Box, and Omni Hotels & Resorts, then starting at Notion in 2022.
[00:11:53] - Danielle shares how Notion incorporates storytelling into their influencer campaigns by sparking an initial exploratory call with each creator to learn how they can highlight individual authentic use cases, ultimately inspiring brand affinity and brand love.
[00:14:40] - Danielle gives us a peek behind the scenes at Notion's influencer and community event calendar, and explains why building relationships with creators is so important for any brand utilizing influencer marketing. She also shares how partnering with the Creator Camp community helps foster organic creativity among creators and allows for natural Notion knowledge sharing to occur.
[00:20:43] - Danielle shares her favorite productivity hacks for Notion, and answers a few listener questions about the brand!
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Danielle's episode:
UGC is The New "Word-of-Mouth" (+ Excellent Early Career Advice) | Andrea Linhares of Sephora
Creating Fresh and Innovative Social-First Content | Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez of Our Place
The Importance of Efficient Processes | Business Consultant Chelsea Brinkley
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We're excited to introduce you to Lindsay Silberman, a luxury lifestyle blogger and the founder of Hotel Lobby Candle, a home fragrance line inspired by the scents inside five-star hotels. In this episode, Lindsay shares a peek into her journey as a founder, how the marketing strategy for Hotel Lobby Candle has evolved over the years, and how the brand's community of candle super-fans have shaped and further driven brand development.
About Lindsay + Hotel Lobby Candle, in her own words: I’m Lindsay, founder of Hotel Lobby Candle. I spent a decade writing and editing for magazines like Town & Country, Vogue, and Elle Decor (to date, I’ve traveled to 62 countries).
Today, I apply that same reporter’s approach to my lifestyle blog & Instagram account, where I share carefully-vetted product recommendations, beauty tips and travel advice to a community of nearly 200,000 people.
I wanted to create a candle that transported people without ever having to leave home. It needed to be beautiful, smell incredible and, most importantly, be of the highest quality. Hotel Lobby Candle was inspired by the idea that it's entirely possible to bring the luxury hotel experience into your home in the form of a candle.
Our candles are handmade in the USA with an all natural 100% soy wax and hand-painted glass vessels designed just for you. Full-sized candles are 9.75 oz and have a 65-hour burn time.Connect with Lindsay on Instagram
Check out Hotel Lobby Candle: Instagram | hotellobbycandle.com
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This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Gabriel (Gabe) Gomez, Brand Engagement Social Strategy Lead at Verizon. In this episode, Gabe walks us through his several years in social media marketing, the critical career skills he's honed along the way, how he's built a personal brand on LinkedIn, and why leveraging data and consumer insights in social media strategies is so important. He also gives us a peek into Verizon's tailored content across platforms and shares a behind the scenes look at the Beyoncé x Verizon Super Bowl campaign.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:03:16] - Gabe gives us a peek at his career journey, from gaining social media experience while interning at dosomething.org, to his Zimmerman Agency days managing Chuck E. Cheese's social, and eventually landing at Verizon. He also explains the positive aspects of an agency career start and reveals the skill he thinks has been the most critical to develop in his career thus far.
[00:12:48] - Gabe shares why building your personal brand is so impactful and reveals the LinkedIn strategy that allows his personality to shine. He then dives in to his everyday role managing Verizon's unique social media strategy that increases brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty - sharing examples of agile and reactive content that performed well and helped ladder up to the brand's overall goal on social media.
[00:24:18] - Gabe explains how data and analytics should drive and inform your social strategy, and the role they play in presenting new ideas to your team.
[00:28:48] - Gabe shares how Verizon's brand voice and content strategy differs per platform, and gives us an inside look at some of the favorite projects he's worked on at Verizon (like their Super Bowl campaign with Beyoncé).
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Gabe's episode:
Evolving Your Brand Over Time | Matt Prince of Taco Bell
Getting Silly on Social Media | Jack Hailey of Chili's
Top Social Media Tips by Platform | Bri Reynolds of Lyft
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We're excited to introduce you to Jen Hartmann, CEO of NEAT: The Agency, a Louisville-based PR firm that has helped over 290 brands grow their reach, impact and revenue through creative PR & marketing campaigns. Their clients have been featured in Forbes, CNN, Travel + Leisure, Bustle, POPSUGAR, The Irish Sun, Business Insider, TIME and more! In this episode, Jen shares her tried and true PR tips, what journalists and editors are looking for in story pitches, and how your brand can kickstart (or refresh!) your PR strategy in 2024.
About Jen: Jen Hartmann is the founder of NEAT, a boutique PR agency located in Louisville, Kentucky. She holds an MBA from Lindenwood University and has over 9 years of industry experience. She has worked for a variety of agencies managing influencer collaborations, content strategy, email marketing campaigns and events for both startups and Fortune 500 brands in industries such as CPG, fashion, tech and hospitality.
As the founder of NEAT, Jen Hartmann has advised over 290+ brands on positioning themselves in front of the right customers at the right time, through media features, social media campaigns, podcast interviews, influencer collaborations and more.Connect with Jen + NEAT: LinkedIn | neattheagency.com
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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Alyssa Marie Marchino, Social Media and Content Manager at Sweet Loren's. In this episode, Alyssa shares how the brand's marketing department has found success (as a team of only 4!) and gives us an inside look at the strategy behind launching two new products, puff pasty and pizza crust, from conception to reality. She also shares her top tip for each social platform that Sweet Loren’s is currently present on, and explains why she thinks we’ll be reverting back to still images as the future of social media unfolds.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:02:48] - Alyssa shares her journey from majoring in accounting to gaining experience in events and social, eventually joining the HIPPEAS Field Marketing team then moving on to Krave Jerky, Owl's Brew, and now Sweet Loren's. She also explains her current day to day responsibilities, including content planning for future launches and managing social, brand partnerships, creators, ambassadors, and more.
[00:06:25] - Alyssa walks us through her favorite projects at the brand - like the strategic launch of seasonal flavors - and explains how the team is able to tell the Sweet Loren's brand story through educational content and selective partnerships.
[00:10:12] - Alyssa gives us a peek into the marketing strategy around Sweet Loren's two newest products, Puff Pastry and Pizza Crust, and how the brand thinks about sharing these products on social.
[00:28:00] - Alyssa dives deeper into the brand's current social media strategy, noting their tried and true post formats and why they're prioritizing TikTok for the rest of this year. She also shares her top tip for each of these platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, and her predictions for the future of social.
Grab a drink and listen in to this week's Marketing Happy Hour conversation!
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Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Alyssa's episode:
How Strong Branding + Community Influences Retail Demand | Lauren Murphy of Fishwife
Easy-to-Implement Tips for Each Social Media Platform | Carson Mason of Papa Johns
Creating Fresh and Innovative Social-First Content | Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez of Our Place
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Connect with Alyssa: Instagram | LinkedIn
Check out Sweet Loren's: Instagram | TikTok | Pinterest | Facebook | sweetlorens.com
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