Summary

In this conversation, I share insights on how brands can identify and leverage white space opportunities in the beauty and retail industry. I draw from my experience as a former retail buyer. I discuss the importance of understanding market gaps, the dynamics of retailer relationships, and the significance of consumer insights.

I emphasize the need for brands to recognize what retailers value, such as margins and consumer targeting, and how to effectively shop the retailer to find unique opportunities for product placement and growth.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

0:40 Buyer's Responsibilities

2:02 Identifying Whitespace with Consumer Insights

3:35 Launching This is L & The Honeypot Company

6:32 How Aligning with a Buyer Helps Your Brand

9:41 Bringing In a New Consumer

11:51 Hero Cosmetics Spotlight

13:11 Category Observations Lead to Whitespace

14:35 Shop the Retailer

Scaling Emerging Beauty & Monique

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Kellie Chen is the co-founder of 8Rue, a boutique branding agency, shares her expertise in brand strategy for emerging beauty brands. She discusses the shift in consumer engagement with brands due to the rise of social media, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and transparency. Kellie also highlights the key elements of brand identity, including audience understanding, mission and story development, and differentiation from competitors. She provides insights into crafting effective social media strategies, such as building a strong funnel and creating engaging content. Additionally, Kellie discusses the benefits of in-house marketing teams and working with agencies, offering advice for emerging brands.

Kellie Chen

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Free Resources from 8Rue Inc., Kellie's Agency

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8Rue Inc. Marketing Agency Website

https://www.8rueinc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/8rueinc/

Scaling Emerging Beauty & Monique

https://www.instagram.com/moniquehbenoit/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquehbenoit/

https://www.instagram.com/scalingemergingbeauty

https://scalingemergingbeauty.com/

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In this solo episode, I discuss the critical role of packaging in retail. Packaging is often your first impression at the shelf. I emphasize that even the best products can fail if their packaging does not meet retail standards.

I outline key considerations for creating retail-ready packaging, including supply chain logistics, shelf appeal, and the importance of brand visibility. This episode is packed with actionable insights for emerging beauty brands to ensure their packaging stands out on the shelf and resonates with consumers.

Scaling Emerging Beauty & Monique

https://www.instagram.com/moniquehbenoit/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquehbenoit/

https://www.instagram.com/scalingemergingbeauty

https://scalingemergingbeauty.com/

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