We know that your product’s packaging can make or break a sale. The initial first impression on the shelf is everything. It can be overwhelming to know what type of style to use in your packaging…but it doesn’t need to be if you research and plan properly. Let’s take a look at the three basic… Continue Reading
As we discussed in Custom is King in 2017!, the demand for customized products is on the rise. This means that brands are being required to niche in different demographics. Knowing your target market The most successful small business owners understand that only a certain number of people will be interested in their product… Continue Reading
Throwbacks are everywhere these days! With the popularity of #throwbackthursday posts on social media, and shows like “Stranger Things,” it’s no wonder that consumers are craving more nostalgia. One of the key strengths of retro packaging is it can feel personal and homemade, especially nowadays, many people want something that feels more personalized. I created this… Continue Reading
To continue our series on packaging that sells, let’s talk about how to “wow” your consumers with this crucial piece of marketing. What draws your eye to a product in the store? I know I’m drawn to packaging that stands out that looks different than what I’ve seen before. I am also drawn to packaging… Continue Reading
What does it mean to have intelligent packaging? Beyond the basic function of containing an item and telling what it is, brands are beginning to make packaging that’s able to communicate new in-depth information to the consumer. Sensing, recording, and detection devices that monitor changes in the product or the environment are being added to… Continue Reading
If you’ve been in business or marketing for a while, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “content is king.” This year, you’ll want to add a new phrase to the ranks: “custom is king.” High end brands have long been customizing for their customers (i.e. your initials on your Louis Vuitton bag), but in recent years,… Continue Reading
One surefire way to commune with nature used to be a walk on a tree-lined path, or looking out the window. Life combines earth, water, air, and the sun to provide sustenance. In a time when air is bottled and the outside world has been transformed into a technological concrete jungle, mindfulness may be the… Continue Reading
If you ever want to hide the truth, announce to the world what you want them to believe. Certain brands think that by making claims about their products, they can will their declarations into validity. Gone are the days of blindly accepting claims and considering associations as good as true. Coke may not be the… Continue Reading
“I want to create a product with no chemicals or preservatives.” We’ve heard this so often from entrepreneurs and companies we’ve lost count. Perhaps you’ve aspired to do this with your product line. The problem with this statement is that all cosmetics have chemicals, for example water is a chemical. Of course, when we say… Continue Reading
The beauty industry generates approximately $60 billion in sales each year. Competition for customers is fierce, and getting noticed is vital to the success of a brand. Stowaway Cosmetics was founded by Chelsa Crowley and Julie Fredrickson, a beauty expert and a serial entrepreneur, who combined their strengths into a brand women love. Both women… Continue Reading