August 2025
Happy 8th! Here are our fresh tracks for August:
New Web Experience for Redeeming Development Group
Tunes: Summer Après III Playlist
Trail Markers: RipSkirt
Enjoy these Freshies
Snow Report: Spending a day with NYC's hot dog king, IG best practices, 100 best podcasts, & more.
Featured Video: Meet Brandon Blackman at Hodge & Kittrell
WEB
New Web Experience for RDG
New website for @rdg.nc
Redeeming Development Group is a market leading real estate development and construction company serving North Carolina.
Custom-built site. No templates. No AI. Just smart, intentional design for a local real estate visionary.
TUNES
Summer Après III Playlist
Back by popular demand—our Summer Après III Playlist is here to keep the good vibes rolling long after the sun goes down. Otis, Mick, Etta, & more.
TRAIL MARKERS
RipSkirt
Shoutout to my mother-in-law for this one. On a family vacation, she was looking for something easy to throw on after a swim but still polished enough for a casual beach lunch. Enter RipSkirt. Their quick-dry wrap skirts and travel-friendly apparel checked every box: stylish, practical, and incredibly versatile. The more I explored the brand, the more I realized how well they’ve nailed the travel wardrobe, especially for women looking for flattering, no fuss options that work for any adventure. It’s a smart niche that speaks directly to an often overlooked demographic.
Here are five reasons I’m into the brand right now….
CONTENT
Enjoy these Freshies
Freshies! Content dump of our favorite shoots from the past few weeks:
Capturing Asheville’s charm with @parkshotels
Step into the unexpected @unlikelyprofessionals
Headshot day with @kanerealtycorp_
On the Neuse @camp_seafarer
Farm-fresh, guaranteed @braswellfamilyfarms
Alo, sidewalk sale, & bank revitalization @visitnorthhills
Bold flavors @midwoodraleigh
TRENDS & NEWS
Here's your snow report to stay up-to-speed on trends & news in the rapidly changing digital world:
Spending a day with NYC’s hot dog king
DTC marketing: Elevating your strategy with social media
The best US states for business in 2025, according to CNBC
Instagram best practices in 2025: Go from clicks to conversions
This site finds a photo of someone pointing at your mouse cursor no matter where you move it
Popular games involving Google Doodles
How millennials use social media: What marketers need to know
Time magazine ranked the 100 best podcasts ever
How an animal on the label can predict the price of a bottle of wine
FEATURED VIDEO
Meet Brandon Blackman @ Hodge & Kittrell
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make—and it starts with trust. Trust in the process. Trust in your realtor. Meet Brandon Blackmon with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, and see how his grounded approach, market insight, and personal connection can guide you home.