Forbes Contributing Writer
Bridget Brennan on Forbes.com
Bridget has been a contributing writer for Forbes on the subject of marketing to women since 2012. Read her latest columns below or see her work on Forbes.com
People will tell you they don’t like to be “sold,” but the truth is, we love to buy from people who inspire us with passion and knowledge about what they’re selling. We enjoy the feeling of learning something new, especially when we believe it will improve our life in some…
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There I was, standing in a sea of black suitcases at a local department store. My current wheelie bag was in dire need of replacement. As a long-time road warrior, I knew this bag would be my constant companion, so I approached the task with the same care and thought…
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Care to go truffle hunting in Alba? Interested in spinning around Lake Como in a Ferrari? (My answers: yes and yes please!) Perhaps an hour-long session on perfecting your posture, taught by a former Italian model, is more your thing. Then again, maybe you’d enjoy relaxing in a VIP Lounge,…
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My friend Gina loves to joke that she’ll receive her AARP card while her kids are still in elementary school. (AARP cards are infamous for showing up in U.S. mailboxes on or around someone’s 50th birthday.) In case you’re doing the math, Gina gave birth in her late 30s and…
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What is that delicious smell? I thought to myself, as I strode into a local Anthropologie store. The scent was a little bit floral, a little bit woody, and it seemed to be saying to me, stay awhile, what’s your hurry? We have so much here for you to enjoy.…
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2016 may go down in history as the year Super Bowl advertisers stopped using overtly sexist messages. Humor and inclusion dominated ads the way Denver dominated defense. With a few health-issue related exceptions (I’m looking at you, opioid-induced constipation), there was something for almost everyone to feel good about in…
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Women have long driven consumer purchasing in retail. Now they’re increasingly driving innovation as leaders in the retail industry itself. Social think tank Remodista has just announced its list of Women to Watch in Retail Disruption for 2016. These are women driving the next generation of retail. Get to know…
Read MoreDo you find yourself suffering from trend fatigue at this time of year? The sheer number of new trends being reported, reviewed and predicted is overwhelming. Clearly, no one can or should develop strategies around all the trends we’re exposed to on a daily basis. As we fall down the…
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Picture it: you’re sipping a glass of wine surrounded by plush furnishings and crystal chandeliers. Modern music is playing in the background and the soothing sound of a courtyard fountain elevates your mood. You’re not sure whether to order another glass of wine, a crisp salad, or both. You decide…
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Visual communication has risen in parallel with women’s economic power, which means it’s a smart idea to conduct a review of your marketing images to make sure they’re still relevant. In our work at Female Factor, we help businesses optimize their marketing initiatives with insights from women consumers. Here are…
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