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STOP HIDING YOUR FOUNDER: WHY AUDIENCES TRUST PEOPLE MORE THAN BRANDS (marketing theory for xhotties)

BC&Co — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:19:10 GMT

Traditionally, founders were the people behind the brand. They built the business, made the big decisions and occasionally appeared in an interview or in an ‘About Us’ page nobody ever read. However, there has been a massive shift in how the fastest-growing companies are winning, and that’s because their people are now talking in front of the brand.

Its not just the founders that are pushing this shift, employee-led content is also taking off - particularly on LinkedIn. But here’s the real shock: employee-shared posts outperform brand posts by 5 to 10 times. Yep, read that again.

But why is this?

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BC&Co — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:55:51 GMT

Hey hotties!

This week we have trends that are so adaptable and can be matched to your specific niche - so get your creative juices flowing - make sure to tag us if you recreate any so we can see!!

THE MAKING OF A FOUNDER: HOW TO BEAT THE ODDS OF SUCCESS (marketing theory for xhotties)

BC&Co — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:59:00 GMT

We are beginning to see a breakthrough of founders as a marketing asset, opposed to their position as the brains and drive behind a brand. Founders are stepping out from behind their desks to drive brand image and social media presence, creating founder-led content that links a face and persona to their brand.

This post will focus on the making of a founder, with our next post looking at the many pros and cons of founder-led content (and also what the hell it even is).

Entrepreneurship is notoriously hard. Most start-ups fail (70-80% within the first year), but the ones that beat the odds are usually led by founders with at least one thing in common - tenacity.

Always start with the “why?”

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BC&Co — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:46:06 GMT

Hey Hotties!

This week’s list of trends will make you dive into honesty, reach for your humour, and get your editing skills in check. You can thank us later for these ones…

EXPERIMENTAL MARKETING: WHAT'S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT GISOU?? (marketing case study for xhotties)

BC&Co — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:14:25 GMT

When you think of honey, luxury haircare probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. Toast? The Bee Movie? A sore throat? Absolutely. But that’s exactly what Gisou has managed to change.

In a beauty industry overflowing with brands promising foreign miracle ingredients and overnight transformations, Gisou has taken a refreshingly different approach. Rather than shouting about scientific breakthroughs or the latest trending ingredient, the brand has built its entire story around something much harder to copy: a genuine story.

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BC&Co — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:08:10 GMT

Hi hotties!

We have some great trends this week for you - a few fun ones, a new trending text style and trending ways to allow your followers to know more about you. You’re welcome!!

PATTERN DISRUPTION: HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE STOP SCROLLING (WITHOUT SCREAMING AT THEM) - marketing theory for xhotties

BC&Co — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:07:31 GMT

We are all guilty of doomscrolling on socials with our thumb moving at approx. 100mph. But suddenly, we do eventually stop. Not because it’s something that we enjoy, but because its something surprising and different. This is the expereience of Pattern Disruption.

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BC&Co — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:27:34 GMT

Hey Hotties!

This week we have some HOT trends that are really easy to recreate so NO EXCUSES (especially with trending audios)!

You can thank us later…

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BC&Co — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:35 GMT

Hey hotties!

Another week of the hottest trends that will add that extra SPICE to your socials. You can thank us later…

IRN BRU WON THE ADVERT WORLD CUP: TURNING SCOTLAND'S BEAUTIFUL CHAOS INTO MARKETING GOLD (case study for XHotties)

BC&Co — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:49:58 GMT

I think its safe to say we are all feeling patriotic after seeing the Tartan Army takeover Boston, so thought this case study was more than appropriate.

Most World Cup adverts follow the same formula: cur dramatic music, slow-motion football, inspiration speeches about dreams, and through in a global celeb or two and call it a day.

Irn Bru looked at that playbook, laughed, and instead gave us Susan Boyle breakdancing on the Forth Bridge, a man attempting to smuggle a can of Irn-Bru through airport security in a place no can should ever go, and football fans making financial decisions that would give Martin Lewis heart palpitations.

And it was brilliant.

IT'S SUBO SUMMER: LESSONS FROM SUSAN BOYLE'S ICONIC REBRAND (case study for XHotties)

BC&Co — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:08:58 GMT

When we think of Susan Boyle, we are taken back to the woman who walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2009, underestimated by almost everyone before delivering one of the most memorable auditions in television history. Her story wasn’t built on glamour or carefully curated aesthetics. It was built on surprise.

Fast forward to 2026, and our SuBo is making headlines once again. However this time, it isn’t just her voice that is grabbing attention…

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BC&Co — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:48:28 GMT

Bringing another week of spicy content for all of you hotties!

This week we have some super adaptable trends that you can really make your own - so get creative and don’t forget to tag us if you recreate so we can see.

BRAINS ARE LAZY. DESIGN FOR THAT (marketing theory for XHotties)

BC&Co — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:13:03 GMT

Ever walked into a shop for “one thing” and somehow left with three candles, a lip oil, and an overpriced fizzy juice?

No? Just us?

While there are plenty of psychological reasons behind those impulse buys, one of the most powerful is something called perceptual fluency, the idea that when something is easier for our brains to process, we naturally like it more.

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BC&Co — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:12:25 GMT

Hey extra hotties!

We have gathered some more of the HOTTEST trends this week - we can’t wait to see your recreations (don’t forget to tag us so we can see!).

LETS GET GEEKY: THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND WHY "WE'RE NOT PERFECT" BUILDS TRUST (marketing theory for XHotties)

BC&Co — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:12:28 GMT

This theory links PERFECTLY with our previous post on Marmite and how they used their haters to create an incredibly effective strategy.

Most brands spend millions trying to appear flawless, but it might actually be that the smartest and most successful brands do the exact opposite. In a world where over-editing and inauthentic content is becoming overwhelming, admitting weaknesses can actually make consumers trust a brand MORE.

This is known as the Stolen Thunder Theory: revealing negative information before someone else actually does reduces its impact and increases credibility.

OWNING YOUR FLAWS: MARMITE PROVED THAT HATERS CAN BUILD YOUR BRAND (a case study for XHotties)

BC&Co — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:30:38 GMT

It’s fair to say I think we have all had ‘The Marmite Debate’ with our friends, where those on either side are equally as disgusted with one another.

Since 1902, the brand has built its identity around the fact that its yeast extract taste is deeply polarising. People rarely feel neutral about Marmite - they either love it or they hate it.

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BC&Co — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:41:48 GMT

Hey Hotties!

This week we have another HOT list of trending content for you to incorporate into your feed. We have a few trending audios this week which means you have creative freedom to basically use them how you want - so no excuses.

TOP TIER EGOS: WHY WE'RE ALL FALLING FOR LOYALTY PROGRAMMES (a case study for XHotties)

BC&Co — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:15:56 GMT

Brands are obsessed with memberships and tier systems right now - and honestly, we get it. There is something wildly effective about making customers feel like they are not just buying, but progressing. It changes the customer mindset from “should I buy this?” To “How close am I to the next benefit?”. That’s why tiered systems are especially attractive, they don’t just reward loyalty, they gamify it (refer back to our article on the rise of gamification with luxury brands such as Coach for further insight on this!).

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BC&Co — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:49:42 GMT

Hey Hotties,

This week we have quite a lot of trends centred around your team and co-workers, so its your time to be the annoying socials gal that forces everyone to be in TikToks. But trust us, your business will thank you for it.

TECH JUST GOT A PERSONALITY: APPLE HAS ENTERED THE MEME ECONOMY (an XHOT case study)

BC&Co — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:28:52 GMT

For years, Apple’s marketing playbook has been crstal clear: premium products, minamalist campaigns, and an aura of aspirational luxury. But with the launch of the MacBook Neo, Apple has flipped the script and we think it might be one of their smartest marketing moves in years.

*us as soon as we see the new MacBook Neo Colours