by Evan Pyle

Meet Alex & Matt Beer! Photo by Terrence Matlin Our names are Alex Beer & Matt Beer. Find us at: www.fortressbrand.com Tell us about yourselves. How did you get started in the beauty industry? We’re Alex and Matt Beer — brothers, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Fortress Brand. In 2012 as early adopters of the Amazon…

by Thomas Parker

So you want a true look at what it’s like to live the life of a Digital Account Manager? Lucky for you, I know a thing or two about what it takes to handle the ins-n-outs of Account Management (AM) life! I’ve been part of the #agencylife since May 2020. Even though it was right…

by Team Taylor & Pond

2022: What a year! From our success as a team elevating our clients’ marketing efforts to our partnership with Fortress Brand Group, join us as… Team Taylor & Pond shares their Best Moments of 2022! My favorite moment of 2022 would have to be from our Oster Professional Model shoot. Bringing in professional barbers who…

by Evan Pyle

The beginning of a new year always brings a wave of nostalgia for years past. It’s exciting to look back on what was once the norm and what improvements have been made over the years to get to today’s trends. The beauty industry has changed quite a bit, especially with the rise of the internet,…

by Mackenzie McDonald

The end of 2022 marks another successful year for the ever-evolving beauty industry. After a difficult 2020, beauty brands rallied to connect with customers in new ways, ushering in an era of rapid innovation that has dramatically changed the landscape of beauty marketing in 2022. Their efforts have certainly paid off: following an 8% decrease…

by Mackenzie McDonald and Pamela Lopez

In our digital world, with glossy product photos and enticing sales videos crowding our screens on a daily basis, most of us are so inundated with promotional content that it becomes white noise. The holidays represent a unique opportunity for beauty brands to engage customers in new ways by offering seasonal specials like holiday gift…

by Mackenzie McDonald

It’s no secret that the holidays are the most wonderful (read: lucrative) time of the year for businesses. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shopping, retailers experience a sharp increase in sales throughout November and December, with some companies raking in anywhere from a quarter to more than a third of their annual revenue…

by Evan Pyle

Today is Singles Day! Since 2009, Singles Day has slowly grown from being just a sales holiday in China to being a sales holiday worldwide. Although Singles Day is a newer holiday it has huge potential to become a mainstay tradition with its emphasis on self-care and self-love. If you’re considering planning your Singles Day…

by Mackenzie McDonald

Say goodbye to light jackets and pumpkin spice lattes, y’all. Winter is coming, and while I’m admittedly upset—it’s hands-down the worst season, and I would defend that statement with my life—I am trying to look on the bright side. What is the bright side of reduced sunlight and the cruel onslaught of darkness at 5…

by Evan Pyle

The beauty industry is finding that consumers love when brands “be real.” Brands are finding success with organic content, influencer content and content shot on phones instead of professional cameras. This is true even for consumers’ personal content as social media attitudes start to prefer users showing themselves being real instead of performing for social…