may 2024

If you're a reader of this newsletter, fan of ours on social, or follower of the local Boston press, then you know we’ve been going ALL IN on our 20 year anniversary since January with parties, fundraisers, and giveaways galore; you can rest assured that’s not going to stop anytime soon!

Next up, an event that includes Valrhona chocolate, wine, and raising money for our friends at FTBNL – trust us, you’ll want to buy your ticket today! In the spirit of supporting badass female entrepreneurship, we’re sharing the deets behind a fast-growing CPG company and, in our ongoing goal of making the tools to achieve good health more accessible, we’re sharing an opportunity for only five companies to up their office perk game. Read on for more...

I’m honored to again be included in Boston magazine’s “150 Most Influential Bostonians” list; thank you to everyone who has reached out with your congratulations. As I know all too well from being in this business for as long as I have, the trouble starts when people start to believe their own press. So, while I know I don't believe it, I’m humbled all the same!

not just

There’s nothing we love more than the spontaneity of summer. After all, warm weather practically begs for one more patio happy hour drink or a longer than usual night at the park with the kiddos. Alas, with all of this extra fun time so dwindles the time we have for healthy meal prep when we do get home happy but hangry AF. Enter Not Just – a revolutionary new line of wholesome sauces and dressings that make mealtime a snap.

Box of pasta, can of beans, leftover chicken? No prob. They’ve got a tasty complement for whatever you’re rocking. The options are endless and best of all work across all mealtimes and cuisine styles, from lemon miso or creamy basil, to chili lime or somewhere in between. Started by two busy moms with culinary backgrounds (who are currently raising a seed round for the brand – shoot us a note if you’d like to learn more!*), Not Just is not only vegan, but also free of dairy, refined sugar, and gluten. What’s not to love? Available for shipping online and in select retailers across the country, this is one kitchen staple that we know will help us get through the busy summer months ahead.

MANDATORY COVER-YOUR-A* LEGAL DISCLAIMER FROM MARLO MARKETING’S LEGAL TEAM: While we can neither confirm nor deny that Not Just will help you get through the busy summer months ahead, we can state with certainty that this message is not intended as a solicitation to invest. Any information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We can also state that we personally find the Not Just 10 Veggie Pasta Sauce delightful.

studio series: things we love

With all due respect to our girl Julie Andrews, raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens don’t come close to making our cut of favorite things come summertime (let’s be real, we’re dog peeps anyways). Instead, when the temps rise we prefer to celebrate the more enjoyable things we love like chocolate, wine, friends, and supporting worthy causes. Case in point, our June 20 th anniversary studio series event.

Join us to celebrate some of our favorite things at a fundraiser for The Foundation to be Named Later (FTBNL) , a standout organization committed to creating college and career opportunities as well as a future of possibilities for under resourced young people and their families. As part of this fun evening we’ll also be hosting a raffle to win $1,000 worth of restaurant gift certificates and – spoiler alert – these restos are most definitely on your list of things you love.

And we promise, there will be nary a bright copper kettle or warm woolen mitten in sight!

sunlighten

At marlo marketing, we know a thing or two about office perks. We were way ahead of the trend pre-COVID with our kombucha on tap, monthly in-office massages, health & wellness education series, and more. If we hadn’t given up our office during the pandemic, we know the crown jewel perk we’d put in next: an infrared sauna. And we'd really jump at the chance to do so for 30% off!

Sunlighten , the country’s preeminent maker of infrared saunas, is looking for five forward-thinking companies to take part in its Corporate Wellness Initiative Pilot Program. Think 30% off retail pricing + customized wellness planning/educational events/discounts = happier, healthier, more energized employees. And just to be clear, this ain’t your mama’s sauna experience. Infrared sauna isn’t about sitting and sweating – it’s about reducing pain & inflammation, improving heart health, strengthening immunity, boosting mood, and a whole helluva lot more – without the need for shower access. Yep. Feel free to read that again (we’ll wait). So, if you’re looking for an out-of-the-box way to boost your team’s production, performance, and general happiness beyond the usual, shoot us a note and we’ll put you in touch with the right peeps at Sunlighten to see if you could be a fit for one of these five exclusive spots!

Don’t sleep on this opp, we have a hunch these are going to go fast. Just promise you’ll let us be among the first to check out your sauna if you do get selected. #KiddingNotKidding.