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PayPal is joining forces with Shopify to handle some of their debit and credit card transactions in the U.S.
As part of this deal, PayPal Wallet will now seamlessly integrate with Shopify Payments, offering even more flexibility for online sellers.
This collaboration aims to make it easier for businesses to manage orders, payouts, reporting, and chargebacks all in one place.
Learn more about this story in our News section below.
Here’s what you’ll find in today’s DTC:
🎁 TikTok releases their Holiday Shopping report about all the latest trends and tactics to drive engagement in Q4.
🪮 We chat with Dosso Beauty founder Kadidja Dosso about the challenges of scaling a clean beauty brand.
❌ And…don’t make this costly ad mistake during the holiday season!
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👀 Looking For Influencers for Q4 Content? Here’s How to Find Them Within 24 Hours
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The demand for UGC in Q4 increases—Do you already have your influencer campaigns queued up?
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⭐ How Dosso Beauty is Tackling ‘Hair Deserts’ with Hypoallergenic Braiding Products
Today on the pod, we're joined by Kadidja Dosso, founder of Dosso Beauty—a brand offering hypoallergenic braiding hair products.
Kadidja shares her journey of turning a personal allergic reaction to braiding hair into a thriving business, tapping into an underserved market need.
She discusses the challenges of scaling a beauty brand, the importance of clean beauty in hair care, and her strategies for organic growth.
Kadidja explains: "One mistake we made was working with a 3PL too early on. A third-party logistics company is great, but it can also be expensive and burn through your cash quickly."
In this podcast, we cover:
👉 You can listen to the full episode with Kadidja here.
💰 Unwrap These Stats: Holiday Shopping Trends for Q4
'Tis almost the season of joyful discovery, and TikTok has ideas on how SMBs can get a head start on Q4 holiday planning.
Learn the ideal time to start promoting your holiday products or sales on the app and how adding TikTok into the customer shopping journey can result in more gift purchases across different product categories.
The revealing stats:
Three ways to drive engagement during the holidays:
The takeaway?
Start promoting your content on TikTok in mid-October for maximum exposure and use these tips to boost your holiday campaign so you can hit your Q4 target!
👉 93% of Shoppers Rely on Reviews Before Clicking 'Purchase'—Can You Afford to Mess Yours Up?
Think you’re perfect? Think again.
Most brands waste their reviews' precious impact—but Yotpo is here to help you save it. 🫡 🛟
In their easy-to-use guide, you’ll find out brands’ most common mistakes and the easy ways you can fix them.
🔔 Raise a hand if any of these ring a bell (no judgment, Yotpo’s here to help):
With so many of your precious shoppers relying on reviews to seal the deal, you NEED this guide in hand. Gain insights, maximize your reviews’ impact, and grow your sales.
Start reading today!
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🌐 IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE
Don’t make this mistake during Q4, or it will cost you. Instead of running highest volume campaigns, use cost control campaigns instead.
This will ensure you don’t lose control of your ad spending while leveraging top-performing ads.
🎉 CELEBRATE THIS!
🖍️ Sept 14: Coloring Day, Sober Day, Food is Medicine Day
💗 Sept 15: Wife Appreciation Day, World Afro Day, Online Learning Day
🥑 Sept 16: Play-Doh Day, Guacamole Day, World Barber Day
🪕 Sept 17: International Country Music Day, IT Professionals Day
🎒 Sept 18: School Backpack Awareness Day, Cheeseburger Day
🦜 Sept 19: Get Ready Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Punch Day
🍕 Sept 20: String Cheese Day, Pepperoni Pizza Day, Fried Rice Day, Queso Day
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DTC Newsletter is written by Rebecca Knight and Frances Du. Edited by Eric Dyck.
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