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Today, social media continues to push video formats to keep users on-platform, resulting in social media reach being a priority KPI. For instance, Instagram Reels see around 36% more reach than other formats. At face value, this appears to be strong performance, but in reality, it doesn’t quite paint the full picture on the quality […]
In S1 2025, retail partners generated a massive $1.1B in Media Impact Value® (MIV®) for brands in fashion, beauty and sportswear. This figure reveals just how powerful retailers have become at building brand equity and driving visibility across both owned and earned channels. Once seen simply as sales channels, retailers have become storytellers in their […]
The beauty industry is navigating a tricky balance right now. Market growth is slowing and consumers are increasingly skeptical of traditional marketing campaigns. McKinsey’s latest State of Beauty report makes it clear: “brand marketing can help rebalance the scales, but only if beauty players can be truly original.” At the same time, according to a […]
What makes a PR moment go viral? Is it pure luck, an alignment of stars—or is there some deeper brand masterminding at work? As we’ll find out in this post, viral moments rarely come down to chance: you need the right PR tactics to make them happen. So, how can you give your brand’s campaigns […]
Two weeks ago in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Travis Kelce got down on one knee in his home garden and proposed to pop icon Taylor Swift. She said yes—and the couple’s Instagram announcement made history with 28 million likes and over two million reshares. Truth be told, fans have shown more excitement for this engagement than […]
Fashion weeks across Milan, Paris, London and New York are approaching and with them come the high-stakes moments that define brand relationships. A misplaced editor from Vogue, a delayed check-in for a top-tier influencer or a seating mix-up involving celebrity attendees—these guest management failures may affect press coverage, weaken industry connections and lead to missed […]
Nearly two decades after Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly delivered the iconic cerulean blue speech, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in production. Actors Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt are all reprising their roles, with filming taking place across Manhattan this summer. The sequel, set for its May 2026 release, follows […]
PR has always played a role in building brand awareness. But increasingly, there’s pressure to show how that awareness converts into measurable value for Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty (FLB) brands. While generating buzz through reach and impressions still matters, it no longer tells the full story. For many PR teams, this creates a familiar frustration. […]
Every summer, Wimbledon becomes a cultural epicenter where sport, tradition and fashion come together. For Fashion and Lifestyle brands, these courtside appearances represent significant strategic investments, but which ones delivered championship-level returns? To understand the real winner of Wimbledon 2025, we examine these moments through the lens of Media Impact Value® (MIV®): Launchmetric’s proprietary metric that assigns dollar […]
Rhode’s $1 billion acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty marked a major milestone for the beauty brand, making headlines and flooding social media. Just weeks later, Rhode named “Babygirl” actor Harris Dickinson as its first ever male ambassador—or “Rhode Boy” as they say—a move placing the brand within inclusive beauty and celebrity relevance. But to understand how a […]
What does it really take for a watch-wear brand to stand out in today’s market? When it comes to watch marketing, there’s an oversaturation of storytelling around craftsmanship, heritage and prestige. And when everyone is telling the same story, it’s harder to differentiate. Even established names on any watch brand ranking can struggle to cut […]
Events are the blueprint behind cultural moments like fashion week, Beautycon and Baselworld. Done well, successful event management can achieve what advertising alone can’t: bringing your brand to life and connecting with your audience. But what about the experiences throughout your event calendar? Brands and agencies are reimagining how they show up year-round. From Dune’s press previews to Fenty Skin’s livestreamed […]
Each year, the Met Gala transforms the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into fashion’s most influential red carpet. Part fundraising event, part cultural moment, the gala also serves as a powerful marketing play for the world’s biggest fashion houses. Always held on the first Monday of May, this year’s edition was no […]
Brand ambassadors play a vital role at every stage of the marketing funnel, from building awareness to driving loyalty. As a result, more brands are integrating influencers into every phase of their strategy. It’s a smart move: according to Statista, the global influencer marketing market has more than tripled since 2020 and is projected to […]
Fashion week shows are one of the biggest investments a brand can make. From runway production and PR outreach to influencer partnerships and sample sendouts, the costs add up quickly. But how do you know if your investment paid off? Success isn’t just about who attended your show or how many posts featured your collection—it’s […]