MARKETING
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The Rise of the Wellness Industry
The wellness industry has been on the rise over the past several years. The once niche phrases self care and self love are now seen as an integral practice by many consumers around the world. Now more than ever, we are all looking for ways we can best take ownership...
Celebrating Pride: authentic marketing & community led branding
LGBTQIA+ influencers and activists are highly influential contacts who have nurtured loyal, trusting, and dedicated audiences. As these activists pioneer to change society, so does the incentive for brands to get involved in the movement. Varying across markets, over...
Cabin Culture & The Alpine Lifestyle
Designing optimal personal spaces is not only reserved for our everyday homes; in some markets, recreational homes and cabins also have significant time and attention devoted to them. This is the case in the mountainous nations of Norway, Austria, and Switzerland,...
Summer Escape: a guide to country & summer houses
Packing your bags and escaping from that busy city lifestyle to a summer or country house is one of the most exciting summertime pleasures. Waking up to a bright sky and bird sounds, in a house amongst a field of wildflowers is a uniquely happy feeling. But it is more...
Entrepreneurs as influencers: why should you partner with them?
Entrepreneurs with a large following on both their business and personal accounts are excellent brand ambassadors. Their business savvy outlook influences the market, as they create new products that consumers are looking for. Moreover, their followers are loyal to...
Behind the curtains: the power of celebrities in the world of fashion
Fashion is a unique art form. Every day we choose how we express ourselves creatively and morally to the world through the outfits that we wear and the brands that we choose to spend our money on. Culturally speaking, immense credibility can be given to brands and...
How mom influencers make you do it!
Impactful, persuasive and the ultimate go-to for advice of any kind. The mom influencers have really made a mark in the social media landscape. Starting on amateur blogs back in 2005, the first moms entered the blogosphere longing for communities that would understand...
How to get the best out of each dish with Gastronomy Influencers
With the festivities being right around the corner, we have found ourselves browsing through social media and the internet to find the perfect cake or roasted meat recipes, while coming across delightful recipes we also envy, and are inspired by the aesthetically...
TikTok: Social media’s new powerhouse
Praised, criticized, and ever-changing - TikTok has undoubtedly been the social media in the spotlight the last year. What started as a platform for lip-syncing and dance videos has grown into a comprehensive portal; you may find videos and trends covering virtually...
How YouTubers can make your brand grow
We all know and love YouTube for its incredible ability to provide us with - well practically anything we could want and think of to watch, whether it be entertainment, practical skills or news. What started as an amateur video outlet has grown into the world's...
Sustainable Lifestyle: green is the new black
International markets value and perceive the importance of lifestyle brands being sustainable, ethical, and transparent differently. Scandinavia in particular is well-known and praised for standing at the forefront of sustainable development. Ranging from fashion...
How Pinfluencers can benefit from digital showrooms
Pinterest is a social media platform that most people use as an online vision board. Pinterest is capturing dreams - being used as a tool to plan the future. So why not take part in planning the future? Pinterest offers you the opportunity to meet your customers when...
Vogue Scandinavia
This August, the highly anticipated Vogue Scandinavia was launched. Comprising a whole region, the edition covers the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. The magazine aims to be an emblem of modern Nordic fashion, combining elements from...
Belgium: Why and how to conquer the lifestyle market
Belgium: The country of chocolate, fries, and … fashion. Maybe not as tasty, but surely more than tasteful. Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Raf Simons, and Ann Demeulemeester are just a few of the big names who rose to fame from the country’s main cities Antwerp and...
The Netherlands: Why and how to conquer the lifestyle market
Dutch Design is the national pride of The Netherlands and the subject of international praise. It is the umbrella term for the country’s design æsthetics and its popularity explains why VOCAST offers insights into the versatile market with a wide array of (niche)...