by holly | Jun 19, 2025 | Strategy
Let’s get one thing straight: social media is not a substitute for a website. You do not own your Instagram, your TikTok, or your Facebook. Those platforms do. And they can take your account down at any time, no explanation required. A website, on the other hand, is...
by holly | Jun 12, 2025 | Industry, Strategy
“We want to go viral.” “Can we just post this real quick?” “My daughter said we should try trending sounds.” If you’ve ever worked in social media, you’ve heard it all. The suggestions pour in from every direction: founders, family members, friends who scroll,...
by holly | Jun 5, 2025 | Strategy
Welcome back to our “Build a Brand with Us” series. So far, we’ve introduced the heart behind the Monark Wild Rice brand and unpacked the power of building a strong visual identity. Now, it’s time to bring that brand to life on the shelf. In...
by holly | May 29, 2025 | Industry, Strategy, UGC
At Monarch, we’re always looking ahead, especially when it comes to how brands show up on social media. One of the biggest gaps we’ve seen is the need for a visible, consistent presence that isn’t tied to the founder or team. That’s why we’re introducing a new kind of...
by holly | May 22, 2025 | Strategy
When we launched Monark Wild Rice, the first question we asked wasn’t, “What should our website say?” It was, “What should this brand look and feel like?” That’s because a strong brand image isn’t just about visuals. It’s your first impression,...
by holly | May 8, 2025 | Strategy
What Happens When You Build a Brand in Public? There’s a certain magic to watching something come to life in real time, especially when that “something” is a brand. Not a highlight reel. Not a case study polished after the fact. But the actual day-to-day,...
