8 Essential Insider Tips for Anyone New to LA

Eight years ago I fulfilled a lifelong dream and moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles. My impression of the City of Angels had been shaped by gossip magazines, which at the time were splashed with photos of Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan. I thought to survive this city I needed designer jeans, a small dog and a drinking problem (check, check check). No, but seriously… I quickly learned how down-to-earth and inspiring Angelenos can be– and some of the amusing and unusual unspoken etiquette rules of the incredible place I love and loathe. Transplants, take note if you want to survive this city. Read the rest.

Vows to Take Now to Survive Parenthood Together

My fiancee and I are raising our beautiful and rambunctious daughter in a non-traditional setting. We are going on our fifth year of dating, fourth year of living together and second year of raising our unexpected and cherished daughter. While we haven’t yet taken the leap to say “I do” in the form of marriage vows, our commitment to our family and mutual respect for each other is hopefully reflected through our actions. This got me thinking, what promises would I have made had we expressed parents-to-be vows? Read the rest.

Celebrate Staychella: Things to Do in LA While The Youth is at Coachella

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Los Angeles when The Youth leaves town for Coachella and the rest of us can bask in the absence of about a third of the population. Celebrate Staychella during which traffic is reasonable, brunch wait times are reduced and Silverlake is barren. It’s nearly as empty in this town as it is during Christmas season, but the weather is better. Read the rest.

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7 Ideas for How to Use Instagram’s New Multi-Image Feature

Brands now have the option to upload multiple photos to Instagram! Take advantage of the new feature because my guess is that Instagram’s algorithm will favor this multi-upload option for the coming weeks.How can fashion brands take advantage of Instagram’s new multi-image feature? Here are 7 content ideas… read the rest.

20 Fashion Brand Instagram Accounts to Mimic in 2017

Looking for social media content inspiration for your fashion brand? Look no further than these accounts. International brands like Adidas, H&M and Zara are known for their mega follower counts (the only fashion brands that top the 25-most-followed Instagram accounts as of December 2016). But this curated list goes beyond the fashion brands with a pre-established international following. Read the rest.

4 Reasons Branded Merchandise is Good for Business

With all the challenges that come with running a company, it’s easy to feel as if branded merchandise is an unnecessary expense. Your corporate logo, website, printed materials and collateral might feel like an afterthought. But, here are four reasons why they shouldn’t be. Read the rest.

Maskcara Kicks off Selling Program with JN Agency’s DS Launch Kits & eStores

JN Agency was thrilled to recently partner with beauty blogger-turned-entrepreneur Cara Brook for the launch of her Artist-repped beauty line, Maskcara, offering distributor kits and branded e-commerce store solutions for her new sales team.

Brook was featured in NY Times for parlaying her social media success into a business venture back in 2014– and her business has only grown since. While Brook has sold beauty products on her blog Maskcara.com in the past, she’s taken her business to new heights by transforming loyal fans into direct selling sales reps a.k.a. Maskcara “Artists.” Read the rest.