Merlot Marketing, Inc.

06/04/2026

Our team was on-site at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS), searching for the latest in design and home construction. Walk the floor with us to see our top picks from Orlando. Video #4 releases today: https://bit.ly/4uprP6g

Featured brands include: American Outdoor Grill, Arclin Firepoint, Belgard Outdoor Living, Cultured Stone, and Nichiha.

05/22/2026

Merlot searched the world to add talent to our Creative Team 👀 and we found Maria Clara in Brazil 🌎 She's already delivered a fresh new perspective and innovative work for some of our biggest clients. And some great music recos 🎶 Bem-vindo, Maria Clara, we're glad you're here!

05/18/2026

Spotify may be celebrating 20 years, but Merlot is celebrating 25. Do we also temporarily update our logo to a disco ball?

05/18/2026

Our team was on-site at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS), searching for the latest in design and home construction. Walk the floor with us to see our top picks from Orlando. Video #3 releases today: https://bit.ly/3QKz7mD

Featured brands include: Westlake Royal Building Products, Visual Comfort & Co, MASTERGRAIN, Hearth & Home Technologies, and E by Emser Tile.

05/07/2026

🌻 In this Mother's Day reflection, Kelsey Lodge shares what it means to work for an agency founded and led by women, and how Debi Hammond and Brenda Forman have shaped a team where ambitious work and real life aren't in competition: https://bit.ly/4uyMLbs.

05/04/2026

Our team was on-site at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS), searching for the latest in design and home construction. Walk the floor with us to see our top picks from Orlando. Video #2 releases today: https://bit.ly/3QKz7mD

Featured brands include: ARTISTIC TILE, Karran, Hauslane, Daltile, and GoldenHome.

04/29/2026

American Outdoor Grill today announced the availability of eight custom panel colors for its premium L- and T-Series gas grills, giving homeowners a new level of personalization in the outdoor kitchen. Available in a palette of Americana-inspired hues, the new color options let grill owners define the look and feel of their outdoor space from the ground up: https://prn.to/4cOO9kd.

04/22/2026

Our team was on-site at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS), searching for the latest in design and home construction. Walk the floor with us to see our top picks from Orlando. Video #1 releases today: https://bit.ly/3QKz7mD

Featured brands include: Edwood, Empava Appliances Inc., Pentair (Naia by Everpure Home), QM Drain, and Zenario Home by Vimora.

04/11/2026

Most connections never evolve beyond polite familiarity — and that's a growth opportunity you can't afford to leave on the table. The real difference between a casual contact and a high-impact partnership? Intention, shared values, and a willingness to give before you ask. I break down exactly how to make that shift in my latest article, published today on Inc. Magazine via the Entrepreneurs' Organization channel: https://bit.ly/4cBJPnX

Strategic Business Alliances don't happen by accident. They require intention, shared values, and follow-through long after the initial introduction fades.

03/12/2026

Scott Kolbe's been working with Merlot for a while now, serving up a mix of branding, positioning, and public relations. Plus he's taller than average, so there's no client goal that's out of reach 💯 He's hoping to salvage the ski season with some March ❄️⛷️Welcome, Scott!