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Mar 2025
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Episode 210: DTC Brands to Watch: Plufl ...

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About this episode

Molly Pittman is back with another DTC Brands to Watch episode, and this time she's diving into Plufl, the brand that turned a simple concept—dog beds—into a viral human comfort product. Discover how their innovative marketing, branding, and product expansion have made them a leader in the space.

"Plufl took a familiar product and reimagined it. This is a case study in creative branding and audience expansion." – Molly Pittman


You Will Learn:

• How Plufl transformed a commodity into a viral DTC product.
• The power of niche marketing and expanding to multiple customer avatars.
• Why their paid ad strategy on Meta & TikTok is so effective.
• The genius behind Plufl's high-converting landing pages.
• How they use promotions, upsells, and email marketing to maximize revenue.
• The strategy behind their price increase promotion and how you can use it too.


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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 – Introduction: Brands to Watch – Plufl
00:13:29 – Marketing Strategy: From Ads to Checkout
00:15:21 – Product Expansion & The Hug Pillow
00:16:43 – The Power of Landing Pages & Personalization
00:23:07 - Turning Tariffs into Sales: The Power of Price Increase Promotions
00:28:42 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways


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