The days of kids screaming as they jump into the lake have arrived. And we ARE here for it. Between sips of Aperol spritzes and boat rides on the lake, we are working away at Finn & Gray.

We will be attending two tradeshows in August: CannaCon in Saint Paul and Superzoo in Las Vegas. We’ll give you a high five if we see you there. Enough about us. We have something for you to do!

Business to-do: Learn something new!

• Choose a short course or audio workshop that sharpens your business/marketing skill (and finish it!) We love Skillshare and YouTube
• Do you want someone to keep you accountable? Reply to this email and we’ll check in with you!
• Read one book that inspires you as a business owner—then share key takeaways with your audience
• Also: Block time to outline fall promos or launches: timeline, offer, content themes

A shocker but QUALITY still MATTERS​
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​How to start your first eCommerce business - A five part YouTube series
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​Minnesota comes in #10 on this business study

​Have we already lost the battle with AI? Great podcast episode on Diary of a CEO! Really- A MUST listen!
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Guide for the epic meteor showers that incoming (mid July - mid August)
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​Marketing strategies for B2B companies in 2025 AND for our consumer-focused businesses - we see you both
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“I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong — here's what worked instead.”
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Why all kids should run a lemonade stand - for more than the obvious money-making reasons.
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A good refresher on social media image sizes
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​2025 influencer benchmarks via later is eye-opening on the ROI of influencers

Our Favorites from
Prime Day + June

Everything feels like it’s speeding up. There are more platforms to be on, more tools to figure out, and more pressure to automate everything just to keep up. AI is writing captions, answering emails, brainstorming blog topics, and while that’s incredibly helpful, it also raises a big question:

Are we losing the human touch?

Finn & Gray is a female-founded branding agency built for the brands of tomorrow. We specialize in helping DTC brands in the pet, wellness, and CPG spaces build unforgettable brands that drive conversion. Our mission is to elevate small and medium businesses with bold, relevant, and unexpected creative solutions. We believe every business deserves to stand out and create a lasting brand legacy. Ready to level up your brand? Explore our capabilities and book a call—we’d love to support your growth.

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