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May 2025 – VXC Express

The best marketing campaigns of the year (thus far), what to learn from them, and why they worked so darn well [new data]

Cookie-scented body wash flew off the shelves. Shaken espressos made a comeback (as long as they’re associated with short ‘n sweet blondes), and, oddly, interactive guerrilla marketing caught a second wind (or whiff?). I think it’s safe to say that 2025, thus far, has been a chaotically charming year to be both a marketer and, in turn, consume it.

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Top social media tools to boost your social strategy

Every marketing campaign I’ve participated in has always had social media at its core. It’s no shock — over five billion people are active on social platforms daily. So if you want your product, service, and mission to reach the maximum number of people, your business needs to be on social media, too. However, the ease with which you execute …

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B2B marketing team structures every company should consider

Choosing your B2B marketing team structure hinges on two essential criteria: something that works for your needs now and something that will work in the future. At the most basic level, you’re always looking for something road-worthy — something that can take you (and your passengers) from point A to point B without a hitch (flux capacitor optional, unless you’re …

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Why I love them (+ brand examples)

Personalized experiences are becoming increasingly important to customers — and marketers are listening. Just look at Imañya James, a product and marketing specialist for the widely regarded skincare brand Topicals. She’s appeared in many of the brand’s campaigns herself, demonstrating first-hand how products work, sharing recommendations, progression photos, and usage tips. I’m increasingly impressed by how Topicals creates these kinds …

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The fastest growing social media platforms of 2025 [new data]

Are people still using Facebook? What about Threads? And is TikTok’s volatility driving users away? Just 54% of brands say they’re confident they can keep up with new social media platforms. If you’re in the other half, I dove into the latest industry data and spoke to social media experts for you to uncover the fastest-growing social media platforms in …

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