Glossy Senior Beauty Reporter Emily Jensen spoke with MG2 Principal Melissa Gonzalez about pop-up culture. "Long lines can often be a sign of success, but Gonzalez said organizers need to be proactive about how consumers are experiencing long wait times, such as by sending out ambassadors to entertain those waiting in line or handing out free samples. 'You keep the positive energy while they're out there for you,' said Gonzalez, whose firm has created experiential pop-ups for likes of footwear brand SOREL and the Amazon Prime show 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' 'That way, being in that line becomes part of the experience in a positive way, too.'" Read the entire piece in Glossy here: https://lnkd.in/gYnuigpe
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When Fast Food Meets Footwear: McDonald's x Crocs 🤯 Hey Brand Builders & Trendwatchers! Have you caught wind of the McDonald's x Crocs collab? Talk about a combo meal for your feet! 🌟 This mash-up is a masterclass in making waves. 🌊 McDonald's stepping into the shoe game with Crocs? It's as bold as their Big Mac, and yes, it's turning heads and sparking convos from TikTok to Twitter. 📱 Here’s why this odd pairing is a branding power move: 👟🍟 Buzz-Worthy: It's the kind of news that travels fast and far. It's the oddity, the 'I gotta see this' factor that hooks you in. Plus, a McFlurry on your Crocs? That's Insta-gold right there. 📸 Innovative: This isn't just about novelty; it's about stepping out (literally!) from the expected. It challenges the norms, and who doesn't love a brand that plays outside the lines? Conversation Starter: We're all talking about it, aren't we? It's a blend of fun, surprise, and a dash of nostalgia that gets people chatting. And in marketing, conversation is currency. 💸 For McDonald's, it's a fresh way to pop into new markets and add some zest to their brand persona. For Crocs, it's about strutting down Global Brand Lane with one of the biggest names in town. Both stand to gain a whole new level of cool. 😎 As for sales? If they nail the execution with quality and a twist of that McCharm, they're looking at a sold-out sign and happy shareholders. It’s marketing with a side of fries, folks. So, what do you think of when two seemingly different worlds collide in the market square? Is it a flash in the pan or a recipe for success? Let's chat! #MarketingStrategy #BrandCollaboration #McDonaldsxCrocs #Innovation #BrandBuzz #Digitalmarketing
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Closed Cell ether PU foam holds up extremely well if the density is 0.25 grams/cm3 and higher. 30-35C is perfect. I can wear out a pair of running shoes and the Ether PU foam shows no signs of compaction. These foams can be made over 50% Bio based as well, talk to Dong Sung Chemical of Korea. I am NOT talking about the open cell block foams at the lower density. Cushioning should not be measured by squeezing between the thumb and forefinger. A 70kg person will have a heel impact of over 200kg when running. So using open cell foams of 0.15 g/cm3 and 18 Asker C is a waste of time and money.
Im so frustrated I cant even speak. Why do so many footwear brands care so little about customer comfort? Insoles are right next to our sensitive feet and can be a game changer for comfort. But if your insole disappears after 1 month of use, so does the comfort. The data is here for anyone that wants it. And a lot of Heeluxe customers are using better insole materials and designs to optimize their customer experience. But some brands that insist on chasing pennies are wasting their team's hard work building the shoe and provide less comfort to their customer. Note: these were shoes that I bought at a local store. Great comfort in the store. A little snug in my normal size so I went up a half size. 3 1/2 weeks later the shoes they already feel "dead" and I had to lace them crazy tight to run downhill without blisters. Luckily, I have a cool lab where I can build new insoles with great materials--but how many of your customers have that? This experience is not just in running shoes--hiking, casual, dress, and cleated shoes have a high percentage of inferior insoles, too. No more complaining--we want to help. Making great insoles is easy with the right data. And HEELUXE, LLC doesn't charge you anything to access our insanely valuable advice about making great insoles. I hope to hear from you soon. A few details: I wont share the name of this brand or shoe--that's not productive. We also don't promote or endorse specific foam suppliers, but are happy to make connections to materials we have tested and seen good performance in our database. The impact testing was completed on the same insole (the "new" thickness measurement video was on a similar insole but not the one from my shoe). #biomechanics #testing #cushion #innovation #comfort #footwear #insoles
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2wthank you for sharing! great speaking with melissa