This week, Erica chats with her PR + Marketing consulting clients, Emily Harpel (Founder and CEO) and Emma Biermann (Director of Brand) of TikTok-viral specialty cotton candy brand Art of Sucre, best known for it's edible Glitter Bombs that add sparkle to any beverage.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:30] - Emily shares the brand story behind Art of Sucre, how the business has grown with the help of TikTok, and how it's evolved in the past few years from events to DTC (direct-to-consumer).
[00:07:17] - Emily and Emma peel back the curtain on TikTok virality, their current platform strategy, and how they're converting their followers into customers with "TikTok made me buy it" culture (and how to plan for it!). They also give their #1 tip for TikTok success.
[00:16:47] - Emily and Emma chat all things partnerships and collaborations, and share a behind the scenes look at one of their favorite collaborations to date, an activation with Kate Spade.
[00:23:41] - Emily and Emma share their overall marketing and PR strategies and the process of working with Erica - hear why they say a marketing and PR consultant can be extremely beneficial for your business! (And then DM Erica - she's got a few spots left for 2023 clients!)
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 Emily + Emma's episode:
TikTok 101: How to Build an Engaged Audience | Zaria Parvez of Duolingo
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