What’s Trending in May
Cue the yearly “It’s Gonna Be May” JT memes because this year is flying by! Between grad parties, Mother’s Day celebrations, and Memorial Day barbecues, May marks the unofficial but much anticipated start of summer. As we transition into the warmer months, the conversation across the social landscape will turn to backyard parties, road trips […]
How To Get Verified On Instagram
Everyone is after that coveted blue checkmark, but how do you actually get one? We got the inside scoop from IG HQ on how to get verified on Instagram. Spoiler alert, it’s a waiting game. What is a verified badge? A verified badge is a blue checkmark that appears next to an Instagram account’s name […]
Spotlight On: Kasim Hardaway
This month we’re shining the spotlight on Kasim Hardaway, one of CookIt’s talented influencers! Kasim uses his rapidly growing platform – over 61.5k cumulative followers and counting! – to share innovative recipes and highlight unique restaurants in the Kansas City area. We sat down with Kasim to learn more about his passion for cooking, his […]
What We Learned at Expo West
CookIt rounded out a month of traveling with one last stop in Anaheim, CA for Expo West, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Laurie (CEO), Molly (VP), and Heather (Director of Talent) laced up their comfiest shoes and spent two days discovering exciting brands, getting some face time with […]
What We Learned at Tastemaker Conference and the Inspired Home Show
Last week our CEO Laurie Buckle headed off to Chicago for the Tastemaker Conference and the Inspired Home Show. She spent five days in the Windy City connecting with food bloggers, chatting with brands, learning about new trends, and speaking on a panel! Here are her biggest takeaways from both events. Tastemaker Conference The top […]
What’s Trending in April
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and everyone is sneezing which can only mean one thing…April is here! This month contains a treasure trove of holidays and topics for both brands and influencers to create killer content. Read on to discover what trends consumers are embracing as we head into Q2. Notable Dates […]
Supporting Ukraine: 6 Organizations Helping Feed The Country
Here at CookIt, we are overwhelmed with many emotions about the devastating events occurring in Ukraine. Like many of you, we’re sad, angry, and looking for ways to help. We realize it can be difficult to know how to help from afar, so we’ve compiled a list of 6 amazing food and hunger-targeted organizations. Donations […]
What We Learned at The Fancy Food Show
This past week our CEO, Laurie Buckle, and VP, Molly Myerson, jetted off to Las Vegas for The Winter Fancy Food Show, a one-of-a-kind trade show filled with hundreds of brands showcasing thousands of specialty food and beverage products. Laurie and Molly spent two days learning about innovative new products, chatting with up and coming […]
What’s Trending in March
Spring is right around the corner, temperatures are creeping up, and consumers are itching to put away their winter coats (even though it’s still freezing in a good chunk of the US). From Mardi Gras to spring cleaning to casserole recipes, there’s no shortage of seasonal trends for brands and influencers to incorporate into their […]
Podcasts We’re Loving
We love ourselves a good podcast! Everything from something you can listen to while washing dishes to one that’s going to change the way you think about your business. We polled the CookIt team to find out what they’re listening to right now and here’s what got the most love: Pivot – Every Tuesday […]
