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DTC 633 - Coachtopia, VKTRY Gear’s Growth, and Five Qs Before Publishing Ads Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Good morning, Instagram is making us all nostalgic for MySpace with this new feature. You can now add music to your Instagram profile. 🎶 Simply click ‘Edit Profile’ to select a track and choose a 30-second clip to feature on your profile and show off your musical taste and brand’s personality! Here’s what you’ll find in today’s DTC: 👛 Why Coachtopia has been such a big hit with Gen Z consumers and what we can learn from their road to circularity. 👟 Learn how VKTRY Gear achieved 240% growth by mastering niche marketing. 🎯 And…quick! Five things to ask yourself before you hit publish on that ad. You’re reading this newsletter along with new subscribers from: [Banko Beverage](, [BAINA](, and [Legacy Hotels](. 👋 INFLUENCER MANAGEMENT 👀 Optimize Your Budget and Save Time This Q4?! Yes Please Just when you think you've found the perfect influencer for your brand... 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[Book a FREE strategy call and get 20% off influencer management]( until September 6th. *Sponsored BRAND PROFILE 👛 Four Ways Coachtopia Promotes Transparency and Circular Fashion The brand story Founded in 1941, Coach is a brand known for its quality craftsmanship and ability to reinvent itself throughout the years to appeal to newer generations. In 2023, they launched a sub-brand called [Coachtopia](, which combines their brand name with the word 'utopia' to reflect the company's vision of creating a more sustainable world through circular fashion. The first drop sold out in just 48 hours, and every subsequent drop has sold out quickly, striking a chord with Gen Z. But how did Coachtopia become so popular? Here's how the brand appealed to younger shoppers notorious for being incredibly discerning with their purchases. 👇 1️⃣ Strong sustainability message: Coach did a fantastic job of delivering their sustainability messaging by telling stories about how they wanted to reimagine the product lifecycle to reduce waste and environmental impact. On their site, the tab [Circularity]( explains their commitment to circular fashion and keeps their fans informed about the latest product drops and events. And their docuseries, [Road To Circularity](, takes customers on a behind-the-scenes journey on making their products and how they are innovating the fashion industry. 2️⃣ Collaborates with the community: The brand actively engages with Gen Z designers, upcyclers, and fashion influencers to develop the Coachtopia brand so they are well attuned to their audience's preferences and values. Recently, they worked with [four Gen Z upcycle designers]( to put a fresh spin on a popular design. The result? An edgy shoulder bag lined with spikes made of 100% recycled PET plastic. Additionally, The Coachtopia Catalyst Fund donates 1% of its annual revenue to support the work of Gen Z climate leaders. 3️⃣ Innovative design and limited SKUs: The brand uses leather scraps to create unique upcycled products. Bold colorways and attractive price points made it a winning combination, plus the promise of exclusivity. 4️⃣ Tech innovation that encourages transparency: Each Coachtopia bag contains an NFC chip with a unique digital passport. Customers can tap their smartphone against the cloud emblem to access their online community plus see more insights about their product. Coachtopia owners can see more info about the product's sustainable materials, its lifecycle, and its environmental impact for full transparency. The takeaway? Coachtopia appeals to Gen Z with its strong sustainability message and delivers a hopeful story through a product that was co-created with Gen Z designers. They also utilize tech to educate their tech-savvy customers about their circular fashion philosophy so that customers feel invested in supporting the brand and become advocates. COMPETITOR DATA 💥 Wonder How Brands Like FashionNova and Skims Constantly Stay Ahead In The Market? It’s all about the data… Unlock the world’s largest ecommerce database with [Particl](, the[competitive intelligence platform]( trusted by retail leaders like Skims, Hexclad, and Fashion Nova. - 👀 Gain insights into your competitors’ sales, top-selling products, and pricing strategies to get the edge in the market. - 🔍 Use [Particl]( for product research, monitoring market trends, and refining your pricing strategies to benchmark your brand against industry leaders. With data from over 70,000 competitor brands, Particl empowers you to make data-driven decisions to exceed revenue goals in retail and DTC. ⚡ A DTC Exclusive: Get 5 competitors free for 14 days, plus 20% off your first month with code DTC. Cancel anytime. [Sign Up Now]( *Sponsored PODCAST 🎧 How VKTRY Gear Achieved 240% Growth (Profitably) by Mastering Niche Marketing in Sports In this episode of the pod, we’re joined by Drew Arciuolo, the visionary VP of Marketing behind [VKTRY Gear](, a brand that has mastered scaling in the competitive world of athletic footwear accessories. Drew shares how VKTRY Gear broke through a revenue ceiling and achieved explosive, profitable growth by narrowing its focus and refining its messaging and marketing strategies to resonate deeply with a specific target audience. Drew explains: “Brands need to evolve past initial messaging, which I don't see a lot of brands nailing and something we are learning more about. But now that we've developed our messaging, it's all about innovation and practicality rather than relying on virality.” Note: You can mastermind with Drew and 60 other apex operators in Victoria, BC, on September 18-19 at our C-Suite Mastermind event. [Grab your ticket here](. In this podcast, we cover: - Targeted Marketing: VKTRY Gear's pivot to focus on basketball players rather than all athletes led to 240% growth. - Influencer Strategy: The brand leveraged authentic influencer partnerships to amplify its message and drive demand. - Evolving Messaging: VKTRY Gear adapted its messaging to address new consumer concerns, ensuring continued relevance and growth as awareness grew. 👉 You can listen to the full episode with Drew [here](. 🌐 IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE Before you put your ads live, ask yourself these five questions! 👇 Can't view the image? [Click here]( 🎉 CELEBRATE THIS! 🥓 August 31: International Bacon Day, Trail Mix Day, and Matchmaker Day ✉️ Sept 1: Letter Writing Day, Little Black Dress Day, and Acne Positivity Day 🥥 Sept 2: World Coconut Day, Live Fearless Day, and Blueberry Popsicle Day 🏙️ Sept 3: Skyscraper Day, Baby Back Ribs Day 🍧 Sept 4: Global Talent Acquisition Day, Eat an Extra Dessert Day, Macadamia Nut Day 🙂 Sept 5: Choose Happiness Day, Samosa Day, Cheese Pizza Day 📚 Sept 6: Fight Procrastination Day, Read A Book Day, and Food Bank Day ⚡ QUICK HITS 🚨 Help us help you! Creative is more important than ever. We want to know your biggest creative pain points so we can write tailored content to support you through Q4. [Take our quick survey here](. ⏰ Time is running out! If you haven’t secured your ticket to our C-Suite Mastermind this September 18th and 19th in Victoria, BC… The time is NOW. [Grab your ticket here]( (trust us, you WILL have FOMO). 📰 NEWS - Apple [debuts a new browser choice screen for EU users to comply with the Digital Markets Act](. - Fabletics [partners with actor and comedian Ken Jeong to promote their new medical apparel line](. - S’Well and Crayola [release limited edition eco-friendly water bottles with crayon-inspired designs](. 📅 MARKETING EVENTS [eTail Connect]( - ETail Connect West is a key marketing event for ecommerce and retail professionals, offering industry insights, networking opportunities, and discussions on topics like customer experience, omnichannel strategies, and digital marketing. 🗓 Sept 9-11. 📍🇺🇲 Coronado, USA. 🏢 Conference. 💰 Invitation Only [SMX Advanced Europe]( - SMX Advanced Europe is a premier conference for search marketing professionals, offering advanced insights, workshops, and networking opportunities on SEO, SEM, and content optimization. 🗓 Sept 9-11. 📍🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany. 🧠 Mastermind. 💰 €995-€1695 [C-Suite Mastermind]( - An exclusive, intimate event for 50 DTC brand founders and executives featuring mentor-led presentations, panels, and workshops focused on growth strategies, performance marketing, and brand scaling, combined with unique networking and coastal activities. 🗓 Sept 18-19. 📍🇨🇦 Victoria, BC. 🏢 Conference. 💰$1,995 [SEE ALL FUTURE EVENTS]( SPONSOR DTC 📥 Got a B2B Biz? 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