<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>MyBranz</title><description>MyBranz is an independent publication covering AI, marketing, ecommerce technology, and direct-to-consumer growth for operators and marketers.</description><link>https://www.mybranz.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>MYNDR Launches an AM/PM Brain Supplement for Perimenopause</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/myndr-launch-cognitive-support-perimenopause/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/myndr-launch-cognitive-support-perimenopause/</guid><description>MYNDR is a new DTC brand selling a two-part cognitive support system for perimenopausal women. A look at the product, the positioning, and what operators can learn from the launch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DTC</category><category>launch-radar</category><category>new-brands</category><category>supplements</category><category>womens-health</category><category>positioning</category></item><item><title>Clear Supplements Launches ClearProteinX Stick Packs</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/clear-supplements-clearproteinx-launch/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/clear-supplements-clearproteinx-launch/</guid><description>Clear Supplements is a new DTC brand launching with a single product: ClearProteinX, a clear whey and collagen protein in stick packs. What the launch gets right and what to watch.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DTC</category><category>launch-radar</category><category>new-brands</category><category>supplements</category><category>protein</category><category>product-strategy</category></item><item><title>The Martech Stack for a Seven-Figure DTC Brand</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/tech/martech-stack-for-a-seven-figure-dtc-brand/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/tech/martech-stack-for-a-seven-figure-dtc-brand/</guid><description>A layer-by-layer breakdown of the martech stack a seven-figure DTC brand actually needs, what to look for in each category, and when to add or cut a tool.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tech</category><category>martech</category><category>dtc</category><category>ecommerce</category><category>shopify</category><category>operations</category></item><item><title>MaxPRO 60 Launches a Five-Ingredient Recovery Topical</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/maxpro60-launch-natural-recovery-topical/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/dtc/maxpro60-launch-natural-recovery-topical/</guid><description>MaxPRO 60 is a new DTC brand selling a natural recovery and comfort topical for athletes in cream, spray, and roll-on formats. A look at the positioning and the launch mechanics.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DTC</category><category>launch-radar</category><category>new-brands</category><category>sports-recovery</category><category>positioning</category><category>wellness</category></item><item><title>How to Measure Marketing Incrementality Without a Data Team</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/marketing/measuring-marketing-incrementality-without-a-data-team/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/marketing/measuring-marketing-incrementality-without-a-data-team/</guid><description>A practical guide to testing whether marketing spend is actually driving sales, using geo holdouts, on/off tests, MER, and a spreadsheet, no data team required.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Marketing</category><category>measurement</category><category>incrementality</category><category>paid-media</category><category>mer</category><category>ecommerce</category></item><item><title>Building an AI Content Workflow for a 2-5 Person Marketing Team</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/ai/ai-content-workflow-for-small-marketing-teams/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/ai/ai-content-workflow-for-small-marketing-teams/</guid><description>A practical pipeline for small marketing teams using AI for content: research, briefing, drafting, editing, and distribution, plus how to avoid generic output.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>AI</category><category>ai</category><category>content-marketing</category><category>small-teams</category><category>workflow</category></item><item><title>Launching a DTC Brand on Shopify: A Pre-Launch 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prioritize the fixes that matter.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tech</category><category>core-web-vitals</category><category>ecommerce</category><category>shopify</category><category>performance</category><category>seo</category></item><item><title>The Email and SMS Flows Every Shopify Store Needs</title><link>https://www.mybranz.com/marketing/email-and-sms-flows-every-shopify-store-needs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mybranz.com/marketing/email-and-sms-flows-every-shopify-store-needs/</guid><description>A practical breakdown of the seven core lifecycle flows for Shopify stores, with trigger, timing, message count, content guidance, and setup priority.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Marketing</category><category>email-marketing</category><category>sms</category><category>shopify</category><category>klaviyo</category><category>lifecycle-marketing</category></item><item><title>AI Customer 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