by Ashley Madara

BREAKING NEWS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram is removing the swipe-up link feature in its stories! Be on the lookout for its replacement: the new link sticker! The shift to the new link sticker started on August 30th, 2021. Here’s what you need to know about Instagram’s new link sticker:  The Verge has…

by Team Taylor & Pond

Gone are the days of conventional marketing methods, consisting of post-it flyers and ads in newspaper magazines. As the world experiences a whirlwind of technological advancements, the business industry chooses to up its marketing game. Digital marketing is becoming a global phenomenon, enabling the commerce world to experience new heights of success. Here are 5…

by Alexa Lacayo

Have you ever posted a piece of AMAZING content only to get not so amazing engagement? We’ve all been there. That’s why It’s so important to schedule content in front of your audience when they are actually looking! Luckily, there are simple strategies that can help you schedule content at the next level and eliminate…

by Team Taylor & Pond

Curious about how branding truly impacts perfume sales? We are ecstatic to give a warm welcome to our Guest Contributor, Joshua White—Founder of Copycat Fragrances. Josh founded Copycat in 2017 after investigating the perfume market. He discovered that the ingredients within expensive fragrances are vastly less expensive than what consumers are being charged. Keep reading…

by Heather Rieder

We all experience a creative block at one time or another, but that doesn’t have to stop you from creating your greatest work. Let’s get you refocused and back get back into your flow! Here are some tips and techniques to help you overcome creative block: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Storytelling  I find…

by David Vargas

Filming for beauty brands is like picking out your outfit for the day; there are always a few key things you need to ask yourself before going out into the world. What’s the occasion? Is there a theme? Who’s going to be there? These are a few good starter questions to ask yourself when choosing pants,…

by Sam Carbajal

Creative Collaboration in the Workplace: Here at Taylor & Pond, collaboration is key. Whether that is our Account Managers working with our SEO specialists or our Web Team with our Email Marketers, creative collaboration is constant in our office. There are many facets to creative collaboration in any workplace. As a Graphic Designer, I will…

by Jessie Mires

Chances are many of us have found more time on our hands as we self-isolate and practice social distancing. If you find yourself bored, use this time to grow and enhance your skills. Thanks to the internet, learning how to create an Instagram filter is only a few clicks away. The newest Instagram trend, custom…

by Monica Lloyd

Hi, my name is Monica, and my life is a little crazy. I am a professional photographer at Taylor and Pond! That means I’ve captured amazing photos for some of the biggest brands in beauty. Let’s talk about shoot preparation for those days when you’re doing a BIG shoot for a client. It’s important to…

by Erin Wiese

Imagine this, you’re photographing a product and you discover something is missing. You’ve concluded that you need to add a human element, but not just any human element, a hand. You may be thinking, no big deal, I’ll just ask whoever is available. Well, I’m here to tell you, not all hands are created equal,…