Surprise assignment alert <3
Hi again! Thanks to everyone who so thoughtfully poured one out for my chicken ladies yesterday. You guys are the best. I’m going to hop right into today’s newsletter and leave off the musings because I’m jam-packed with deadlines and hosting today’s affiliate course with Kayla. I’m sure you’re fakakta-levels of busy right now, too.
Also, please read to the bottom to get today’s trending-on-Skimlinks data!
Working on now:
Reader’s Digest: I usually work a month or two ahead (at least!), but this last-minute piece just fell in my lap and I have only a few days to get it done. BEST MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW MOMS. Okay, so that means gifts for the moms — not the babies. Things that pamper mom, make her feel extra loved and special, or take the pressure out of new parenting are ideal for this story. We love $300 or less to suit average, real budgets but a few splurges may be included! Hit me ASAP, and yes, must be skimlinks-ready or major retailer. bryce@theluxuryspot.com
Recently published:
Believe it or not, Memorial Day Sales 2022!
Musings:
My dogs are modeling for Reader’s Digest now, so there’s that. Pretty excited to be the Kris Jenner of canines.
I’ve eaten more matzah than any one human should, and I say this every year, but wow. I’m wandering in a carbs desert and fantasizing about a bread oasis, and still have days left.
Trending on Skimlinks now:
Some of you are new here! Welcome! Usually every Tuesday or Wednesday (depending when the data populates) I put together a list of the top trending products across Skimlinks retailers to give my PR friends either a pat on the back for making the list, or more importantly—a jump start on real-time consumer trends that influence editor decisions. All commerce editors look at this data and decide what to write about next, and if you have the data, you have a leg up.
On the left, you’ll see the trending product, and on the right, you’ll see the commission offered to Tier One publishers (most major magazines, for example).
Birkenstock Women's Arizona Essentials EVA Sandals: 3% (cheap! so cute!)
Kate Spade Lizzie Backpack: 3% (super discounted right now)
A+F Collar Textured Polo: 15% (this is super interesting to me — the 15% rate suggests the brand is gunning hard for a comeback… also I kinda love it)
Rich Face Cream: 15% (economy is down, but face cream spending is up this week)
Art & Cook 50-Pc. Kitchen Prep Set: 3% (OMG SO CHEAP, sales volume based on price)
Lelo Sona 2 Cruise: 15% (yup, a trending product… people stayed in this week?)
CurrentBody LED Mask: 2-10% (yay again for ML!)