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The Swarovski Crystal Society makes an estimated $27m in membership fees alone. Here’s how.

Swarovski is one of the biggest luxury brands on the planet, reporting a staggering $1.9bn in sales for 2022

August 29, 2023

Creators, Ambassadors, & Affiliates: Know your Advocates from your Influencers

Influencer marketing is a hot topic, but the various names and types of influencers/advocates can get very confusing. Luckily, Paul is here to clear up the confusion.

August 23, 2023

Scaling Influence to Drive Marketing Efficiency for Luxury Beauty Brands

The luxury beauty sector is exploding.

Take a moment. Imagine a world where brands stand to make a killing on their influencer marketing, if only they can nail their approach to social Advocacy. Right now, you’re living in it.

August 18, 2023

The top fashion and beauty social media trends to try this week

Duel's Trend watch. 

Consider this your go-to source for the hottest Instagram and TikTok trends that are setting the fashion and beauty world ablaze. Duel's content team is on a mission to keep you in the loop, serving up a fresh batch of viral social media sensations every other week.

August 10, 2023

Richard Chapple, ex CMO of Gymshark, on the secrets to building 3x Billion dollar brands

What makes brands like GymShark so phenomenal? According to Richard Chapple, it all comes down to three things: timing, hard work, and bravery.

August 10, 2023

How Lego crowdsourced its way to $9.5bn in revenue for 2022

Lego is the most valuable toy brand in the world for a 9th consecutive year - worth more than 4x as much as the next brand on the list, Bandai Namco.  

With over 900 stores worldwide, of which 155 opened in 2022, the brand is showing no sign of slowing down. So how does Lego consistently beat out competitors like Hasbro, Bandai Namco and Mattel?

August 7, 2023

The Key to Building Brand Advocacy: Turning Customers into Superfans with Tony Drockton, Founder of Hammitt

Building a strong brand is essential for long-term success in any industry. According to Tony Drockton, one crucial aspect of brand building is turning ordinary customers into passionate superfans who not only make repeat purchases but also become advocates for your brand - the epitome of customer loyalty.

July 28, 2023

The top fashion and beauty social media trends to try this week.

Duel's Trend watch. 

Consider this your go-to source for the hottest Instagram and TikTok trends that are setting the fashion and beauty world ablaze. Duel's content team is on a mission to keep you in the loop, serving up a fresh batch of viral social media sensations every other week.

June 13, 2023

5 Trends Every Brand Builder Needs to Know

It’s no secret that 2023 is going to be a challenging year for many brands – with a recession looming and the worst cost of living crisis for generations, consumer spending habits are changing and brands will undoubtedly be impacted.

February 16, 2023

Brand Advocate vs Brand Ambassador: What's the Difference?

If you’re looking to elevate your brand through the power of brand ambassadorship or advocacy, but you’re unsure about whether your business would better benefit from the support of brand ambassadors or advocates, or even both, we’re here to help. 

November 22, 2022

Be as unpopular as Urban Decay

Have you ever tried to be unpopular?

It will be the best thing that ever happened to your brand. 

 

March 31, 2022

Sack Friday? Why Black Friday Is A Dying Holiday

Black Friday has been a staple in companies' marketing strategies for several years - until now.  Recently, a lot of brands have been rethinking their involvement in the profit-led holiday, and found ways to re-position their relationship with it. Why do this? The reason's threefold: planet, perceived brand value and profit.  

November 24, 2021