

Marketing Happy Hour
Marketing Happy Hour
Keeping up with marketing trends and leveling up your career doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Don’t go at it alone. Marketing Happy Hour was created to help you navigate the corporate marketing world, launch your own business, and stay sane while advancing in your career. Join host Cassie Tucker each week as she dives into real conversations with industry guests, covering everything from marketing strategies to career growth and leadership insights—all served with a mix of inspiration and support to keep you thriving.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 31min
A Marketer's Guide to Notion (+ Influencer Marketing Tips) | Danielle Ito of Notion
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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Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn
Learn more about Notion: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | TikTok
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Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram
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Jun 25, 2024 • 33min
How Community Drives Brand Development | Lindsay Silberman of Hotel Lobby Candle
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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Jun 20, 2024 • 40min
Why Agile Social Media Content Performs Best | Gabriel Gomez of Verizon
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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Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which episodes you're loving - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn
Learn more about Verizon: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Facebook
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Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram
Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram
This podcast is an MHH Media production. Learn more about MHH Media!
Interested in starting your own podcast? Grab our Podcast Launch Strategy Guide here.

Jun 18, 2024 • 38min
Your 2024 PR Playbook | Jen Hartmann of NEAT: The Agency
Jen Hartmann from NEAT: The Agency shares PR tips and strategies for 2024, including pitching to journalists, refreshing PR tactics, and brand positioning. The podcast hosts casual beverage chats, discusses Neat's journey, diverse clientele, new product launches, and potential acquisitions.

Jun 13, 2024 • 34min
Finding Social Media Success as a Small Team | Alyssa Marie Marchino of Sweet Loren's
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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Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which episodes you're loving - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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Connect with Alyssa: Instagram | LinkedIn
Check out Sweet Loren's: Instagram | TikTok | Pinterest | Facebook | sweetlorens.com
Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | Threads | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook
New to Marketing Happy Hour (or just want more)? Download our Marketing Happy Hour Starter Kit
Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram
Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram
This podcast is an MHH Media production. Learn more about MHH Media!
Interested in starting your own podcast? Grab our Podcast Launch Strategy Guide here.

Jun 11, 2024 • 21min
Your Guide to High Performing Video Content | Katelyn Rhoades of Call Her Creator
We're excited to introduce you to Katelyn Rhoades - Host of Call Her Creator, Owner of enfluence Marketing Studio and full-tme content creator. In this episode, Katelyn walks us through the key growth strategies she's enacted to build her social media following (specifically through the power of Reels), how the social media landscape has changed in her 15 years of experience, and her best advice for brands and creators when working together on video deliverables.
About Katelyn: Katelyn Rhoades, also known as Social Marketing Queen over on Instagram, is your new social media BFF, host of the Call Her Creator podcast, and CEO of enfluence Marketing Studio.
Dedicated to giving your business the spotlight it deserves online, she transforms passions into profit powerhouses through the magic of Social Media Marketing.
With 15+ years of expertise, Katelyn's strategies weave storytelling and video marketing to captivate audiences around the world. A skilled communicator, she shares her insights on stages across the nation and has been featured as a Top Instagram Coach for 2024!
Connect with Katelyn: Instagram | enfluencestudio.com | Call Her Creator Podcast
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Jun 6, 2024 • 25min
How Strong Branding + Community Influences Retail Demand | Lauren Murphy of Fishwife
This week, Erica's chatting with Lauren Murphy, Brand Marketing Manager at Fishwife, a new female-founded and led food company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. In this episode, Lauren explains how Fishwife is building a brand that resonates with a new generation of consumers, through brand collaborations, unique packaging, and letting their company culture shine. She also shares incredible tips for DTC brands looking to make the jump from online to on shelf in retail stores.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:02:48] - Lauren shares her experience building a strong network on Instagram with CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands and tapping into that network to land her roles as Affiliate Marketing Coordinator at JOJOs Chocolate and TikTok Manager at Ghia prior to consulting and ultimately transitioning into her current full time role at Fishwife.
[00:06:25] - Lauren explains what her day to day tasks look like as Brand Marketing Manager at Fishwife, managing all things social, community, influencer, affiliate, partnerships, content creation, and more. She also shares a peek into some of her favorite brand moments with Fishwife, like the tinned fish renaissance on TikTok and their recent on location IRL event with iconic NYC bakery L'Appartement 4F.
[00:10:12] - Lauren dives deeper into the process of bringing brand collaborations to life, and how Fishwife has a 360 degree approach that ensures they're vetting partners properly and activating across multiple touchpoints. She also walks us through the messaging strategy for brands moving from DTC to retail locations and reveals how strong branding and a loyal community influences retail demand.
[00:28:00] - Lauren shares her perspective on what makes a great company culture, and why Fishwife totally leans in when sharing "life at the brand" on 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 Lauren's episode:
Evolving Your Brand Over Time | Matt Prince of Taco Bell
The "Staying Power" of Strategic Brand Partnerships | Namita Gupta of SoulCycle
The Art of Showing Up in Unexpected Places | Izzy Yellin of OLIPOP
Leaning In to Your Brand's Community | Kennedy Crichlow + Mary Ralph Lawson Bradley of Daily Drills
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Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which episodes you're loving - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn
Check out Fishwife: Instagram | TikTok | eatfishwife.com
Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | Threads | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook
New to Marketing Happy Hour (or just want more)? Download our Marketing Happy Hour Starter Kit
Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram
Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram
This podcast is an MHH Media production. Learn more about MHH Media!
Interested in starting your own podcast? Grab our Podcast Launch Strategy Guide here.

Jun 4, 2024 • 37min
How to Humanize Your Brand | Jennie Yoon of Kinn Studio Jewlery
We're excited to introduce you to Jennie Yoon, CEO & Founder of Kinn Studio - a fine jewelry DTC destination crafting a legacy of modern luxury. In this episode, Cassie and Jennie chat through her experience as a founding employee at CASETiFY, the inspiration behind her fine jewelry brand, how she transformed her side hustle into her full time focus, the psychology of marketing and how to humanize your brand through direct connection with your consumer.
About Jennie: As a Korean immigrant who moved to Southern California at the age of 12, Jennie Yoon embarked on a path that led her to create Kinn Studio, a modern-heirloom fine jewelry brand in 2017, inspired by a family tragedy in which her family’s heirlooms were robbed from their home. Yoon sought to create her line of timeless pieces in honor of those sacred lost pieces and to create a destination for new, modern heirlooms.
Check out Kinn Studio: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Pinterest | kinnstudio.com
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Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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May 30, 2024 • 21min
Social Media Rewind: The Truth About Social Media Virality, Effective Content Calendars, Top Tips By Platform + MORE!
This week, we're hitting the rewind button to take a look back at some of the best, most impactful social media tips, tricks, and predictions we've heard over the past 3 years on the Marketing Happy Hour podcast.
Here's a peek at what you'll hear:
[00:01:59] - Bri Reynolds of Lyft shares the truth about social media virality and her top tip for each social media platform. Listen in to Bri's full length episode here.
[00:06:03] - Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez of Our Place explains her thoughts on organizing your content (shout out to Notion!) and developing effective content calendars. Listen in to Jacynth's full length episode here.
[00:09:38] - Jack Appleby of Future Social dives in to his perspective on popular "unhinged" content and well as the importance of testing trends. Listen in to Jack's full length episode here.
[00:14:05] - Maddie Hinderstein of TLC addresses staying on top of social's ever-changng landscape. Listen in to Maddie's full length episode here.
[00:18:11] - Jack Hailey of Chili's gives us his predictions for the future of social media (hint: get silly with it!). Listen in to Jack's full length episode here.
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Say hi! DM us on Instagram - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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New to Marketing Happy Hour (or just want more)? Download our Marketing Happy Hour Starter Kit
This podcast is an MHH Media production. Learn more about MHH Media!
Interested in starting your own podcast? Grab our Podcast Launch Strategy Guide here.

May 28, 2024 • 26min
Driving Brand Recognition + Sales with Hyper-Local Influencers | Emily Steele + Callie Hippler of Hummingbirds
We're excited to introduce you to Emily Steele (CEO & Co-Founder) and Callie Hippler (Marketing Manger, Growth & Engagement) of Hummingbirds - a platform designed to be a one-stop shop to find and work with hyper-local content creators on demand to drive revenue and recognition for your brand. In this episode, Erica chats with Emily and Callie about the power of tapping into local influencers and how community building can drive sales.
About Hummingbirds, in their own words: Working with micro-influencers (or even larger) doesn't make sense for a majority of brands trying to target specific locations. We solve for that. And we do it through perks, community building, and an obsession with authenticity.Whether you're trying to get some buzz around a product launch in Target or you're opening another restaurant in one of our cities, consider getting real, trusted humans experiencing and sharing it in the community you want to impact. And know that not only are you going to reach locals through locals, but you could create lifelong customers and raving fans simply by engaging with Hummingbirds.
Learn more about Hummingbirds: Instagram | LinkedIn | hummingbirds.com
Check out Hummingbirds’ Local Influencer Marketing Guide
Listen to the Local Marketing School Podcast
Connect with Emily on LinkedIn
Connect with Callie on LinkedIn
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Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you.
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