The first Better Merch…Better Marketing episode of 2026 is here. Kirby and Jade share business lessons from quick-serve restaurants, break down the top five categories of branded merchandise people actually keep, and discuss their goals for the year ahead. They also spotlight the Moon Jams Bundle as the Product of the Week and highlight Marlite for giving back during the holiday season. A great episode to kick off the new year with practical marketing insights.

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Kevin Surace joins the show to discuss the power of invention in marketing, embracing AI, the joy success principle, and transforming complaints into opportunity. Watch now!

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Carrolee Moore joins the show to discuss the currency of visibility, 3 non-negotiables for visibility strategies, visibility powerpoints, and more. Listen now!

In the final episode of Better Merch...Better Marketing, Kirby and Jade reflect on the year that was and look ahead to 2026. They share a few areas they want to focus on in the coming year, revisit the Dad Was Right/Dad Was Wrong segment including Jade’s realization that cold calling was not as bad as expected, and wrap up with their biggest takeaways from 2025. A thoughtful and candid conversation to close out the year.

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Drew Holmgreen joins the show to discuss the next PPAI Expo, how to prepare for it, how the preparations are going, takeaways from his first year as president, and more. Watch now!

In this episode of Better Merch...Better Marketing, Kirby and Jade debate their favorite Christmas movies, recap Kirby’s visit to Bluffton for chamber events and sales training, and discuss Australia’s proposed social media ban for kids. They also spotlight the BELLA+CANVAS Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie as the Product of the Week and give a shout out to the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for welcoming 150 new members this year. Tune in for marketing insights, community updates, and a little holiday fun.

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Anthony Karls joins the show to discuss profit engines, optimizing digital strategies, identifying and fixing website leaks, and more. Watch now!

Want to elevate your brand? In this episode, I break down 4 simple but powerful tips that any business can use to stand out, build trust, and connect more deeply with customers. These practical ideas will help you create a brand people actually remember.

In this episode of Better Merch…Better Marketing, Kirby and Jade compare two Black Friday promotions and explain why Lowe’s delivered real value while TARGET missed the mark. They dig into the growing use of QR codes and why most businesses still are not using them effectively, emphasizing that calls to action should appear just as often on merch as they do in advertising. Jade also shares why now is the right time to begin planning for 2026, using seasonal strategy and regional insights to guide year-round marketing decisions. The Product of the Week is the Sonosphere, a wireless speaker and award with a one piece minimum, and the shout out goes to Peoples Bank and the Peoples Bank Foundation for their significant holiday giving and community volunteer efforts.

Catch this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy as Len Ward joins the show to talk about transitioning from Wall Street to marketing and AI, shifting from "search and retrieve" to "solve my problem", what separates those who adapt to AI, and much more. Watch now!