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MSN's Top 10 Change-Makers Turning Vision Into Industry Shifts
Honored to be named among MSN ’s "Top 10 Change-Makers Turning Vision into Industry Shifts". What I love most about this recognition is...
Lauren Ludlow


Create & Cultivate Recap #2
I’ve gotten many questions about Create & Cultivate, and Molly McClure post captures the energy I felt perfectly. Women drive 85% of...
Lauren Ludlow


Poppi x Labubu
I was just building a new business deck for a brand trying to win over Gen Z — and then poppi x Labubu Doll dropped this masterclass...
Lauren Ludlow


Create & Cultivate 2025 Recap
I had the opportunity to join the largest festival for women in business this weekend - and I could not be more energized by the 2-day...
Lauren Ludlow


Back-to-school season is in full swing
I was buying a new planner at Staples this morning (yes, I still love the ritual) and it hit me: 📚 Back-to-school season is in full...
Lauren Ludlow


The Beauty Social in Brooklyn?
I’ve been scheming to bring The Beauty Social to Brooklyn… and I finally convinced my co-founder Stacey Levine to make it happen! ✨...
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"Will influencers post in exchange for equity?"
An early stage beauty brand asked me this on a call this week. She meant well - and I get the appeal - but here’s the reality: creators...
Lauren Ludlow


Strategic Campaign Timelines for Seasonal Success
Did you know Instagram is rolling out a major SEO update on July 10? It will index public content from professional accounts on Google....
Lauren Ludlow


Aspire Webinar Recap
Most influencer strategies aren’t built to last. They chase reach, obsess over ROI dashboards, and treat creators like a one-off...
Lauren Ludlow


Let’s Talk Influencer Marketing & What’s on My Radar for June
Let’s catch up! 👋 Between recent brand launches, creator program builds, and industry panels, it’s been a full spring over here. This...
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Is Ad disclosure worth it?
Everyone wants authenticity until it means clearly labeling the post as an ad. My hot take: If your influencer campaign only "works" when...
Lauren Ludlow


Talent strategy as a growth lever
Lately, I’ve been thinking about talent strategy as a growth lever for brands. When talent embodies the values and needs of your...
Lauren Ludlow


Are ambassador partnerships dead?
Are ambassador partnerships dead? Not quite. But they are evolving. This came up in a recent conversation I had with Jenny Heinrich -...
Lauren Ludlow


Propaganda I’m Not Falling For: Influencer Marketing Edition
I’m not one to chase trends… but this one was too good to skip. Thanks for the inspiration, Cristina Vintimilla. Propaganda I’m Not...
Lauren Ludlow


Legacy agencies vs independents
Publicis just acquired Captiv8 - and if you're in the creator economy, it’s a move worth watching. Recent shake ups: → Publicis...
Lauren Ludlow


The future of the beauty and fashion industry
Prediction: The future of the beauty and fashion industry will be built in smaller rooms — not bigger stages. More brand marketers,...
Lauren Ludlow


Q2 Predictions + May Beauty Social
Prediction: The future of the beauty and fashion industry will be built in smaller rooms — not bigger stages. More brand marketers,...
Lauren Ludlow


TikTok updates
You know it’s going to be a big week when you go from SXSW to getting an invite from TikTok to hear what’s next in creator...
Lauren Ludlow


The New Rules of Influence: Founders, Funnels & FTC
Oh hello there! Every month I think, "Eh, not sure I have anything to say..." — and then my fingers start clicking, my brain starts...
Lauren Ludlow


The PR Net's Marketing & Communications Conference
Thrilled to be attending The PR Net ’s Marketing & Communications Conference on the Future Focus 2025 this afternoon — call it nerdy but...
Lauren Ludlow
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