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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I’m DANIELLE
Marketer, strategist, and founder of Golden Hour Co., the agency behind some of your favorite hospitality brands and local go-to’s. I’ve led corporate teams, built marketing departments from scratch, and now help founders cut through the noise with clarity, confidence, and conversions. We don’t believe in guesswork. We believe in strategy that works. If you’re ready to stop winging it and start marketing like you mean it, you’re in the right place.
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Geotargeting Ads for Med Spas: Get Hyper-Local With Your Marketing
Your med spa doesn’t need to reach everyone. It needs to reach the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
The New Hospitality Marketing Funnel: Why Customer Experience Begins Before Booking
Customer experience doesn’t start when the guest walks through your doors. It starts the moment they discover you, and every touchpoint before booking sets the tone for revenue.
6 Reasons Your Last Campaign Didn’t Work (And What To Do Next)
Campaigns don’t fail because marketing doesn’t work. They fail because the foundation was never built to hold.
3 Marketing Levers That Actually Drive Revenue
Not every marketing move generates profit, but the right levers, pulled with consistency, turn marketing from an expense into a growth engine.
9 Client Red Flags Every Agency Owner, Consultant, and Freelancer Should Know
The wrong client will cost you more than the right client will ever pay.
Your Restaurant’s ROI Is Down Because Your Backend Is Bottlenecked
Most restaurants don’t have a marketing problem. They have an operations problem disguised as one.
10 Things I Look For On a Client’s Website Before We Run Ads
Running ads on a broken website is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. You’ll spend more, get less, and blame the ads when the problem is the foundation.
Founder Flow: Why Pivoting Is The Ultimate Founder Skill
The best founders don’t just build businesses. They pivot, realign, and keep moving without losing momentum.
How To Future-Proof Your Digital Marketing In An AI-Driven World
AI won’t replace marketers, but marketers who know how to use AI will replace the ones who don’t.
The Most Important Question You’re Not Asking About Your Growth Plan
It’s not about how fast you’re moving. It’s whether you’re moving in the right direction.
How To Create Signature Experiences Guests Can’t Stop Talking About
Hospitality isn’t about what’s on the plate or the pillow. It’s about the story your guests take with them. Signature experiences turn moments into memories, and memories into marketing.
What Luxury Brands Can Teach Us About Storytelling
Luxury storytelling is a strategy that commands higher prices, deeper loyalty, and long-term market share.
Why Brand Voice Is More Than Just A Vibe, It’s A revenue Driver
Your brand voice isn’t just how you sound, it’s how you sell.
How to Know When You’ve Outgrown DIY Marketing
If your growth is limited by your capacity, you’re not running a business, you’re running yourself into the ground.
Why Social SEO Is the New Keyword Research
If your brand isn’t showing up where people search, you’re invisible. Today, people are searching on social first.
The Difference Between Working In Your Business vs. On Your Business
If you’re the bottleneck, you’re not the CEO. You’re the most expensive employee you’ve ever hired.
How to Create Scalable Campaigns for Multi-Location Restaurants
If your campaign only works at HQ, it’s not scalable. Systems scale. Scrappiness doesn’t.
The Rise of “Eatertainment”: Marketing Food as an Experience, Not a Commodity
People don’t just want food. They want a show. The future of hospitality is immersive, shareable, and sensory, and the restaurants that lean in will lead.
Building a Strategic Braintrust: Why You Need a Marketing Partner, Not Just a Freelancer
A freelancer gives you deliverables. A strategic partner gives you direction.
Content Marketing vs Paid Media: How to Balance Both for Growth
Content builds trust. Paid media builds reach. Smart brands do both and know exactly when to lean into each.