The Sentiment-Led Bundling Playbook

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🧪 The Sentiment-Led Bundling Playbook: Why the smartest DTC brands don’t build bundles for AOV, they build for emotion.

Most product bundles are tactical: raise AOV, reduce SKU churn, move slow inventory. But high-performing brands in 2025 are treating bundles like emotional triggers, constructed not from business logic, but from customer language.

This isn’t just repackaging. Its conversion architecture is based on felt needs. Here’s how to do it like a genius:

1. Mine Real Customer Language

Don’t guess what matters. Extract the adjectives that keep repeating: “cooling,” “portable,” “makes me feel luxurious.”

Use Brand24 to scan public sentiment around your product, competitors, and adjacent categories. You’ll uncover patterns that don’t show up in analytics, only in emotion. 

2. Group Products by Shared Feeling, Not Function

Traditional bundle: serum + toner + SPF. Sentiment-led bundle: “Your Post-Workout Reset Kit” (keywords: clean, light, refreshing).

Stack items that support the emotional journey, not the use case or step order. Buyers don’t buy features, they buy states of being. Your bundle should promise one.

3. Use Bundle Names That Echo Buyer Narratives

Forget “Glow Essentials” or “Best Sellers.”

Try:

• “I’ve Tried Everything Bundle” (for acne-fighters)
• “Can’t Sleep Without This” (for calming teas or pillow sprays)
• “No-Filter Confidence Kit” (for complexion-perfecting items)

Sentiment bundles work because they tap into unspoken self-talk. That’s what creates frictionless yeses.

4. Create a Dedicated PDP With Embedded Social Proof

Don’t bury the bundle in a dropdown. Give it its own hero moment. Feature reviews that mirror the emotional hook:

“I didn’t even know I needed this combo until I saw it. Total upgrade.”

If your bundle evokes the same feeling that buyers are already expressing online, you won’t need to convince them.

Brand24 helps identify which emotions dominate your niche. Use that to map not just what to sell, but how to frame it. You can sign up for a Brand24 free trial here. 

Why this works:

Because people don’t just buy bundles, they buy relief. And if your bundle removes the friction, names their pain, and feels custom-built for their moment, they won’t just convert… They’ll come back to buy it again.

Together with Snapchat

Growth Isn’t Dead. You’re Just Targeting the Wrong Feed.

ROAS drops. CAC spikes. Conversions plateau. That doesn’t mean your strategy is broken; it means your audience is exhausted.

Brands winning in 2025 aren’t just optimizing, they’re escaping the saturation spiral. That starts with reallocating to channels that still drive discovery.

That’s where Snapchat comes in.

It reaches 75%+ of 13–34s in 25+ countries, and users here are 34% more likely to buy after seeing an ad. It’s also the #1 platform where people share what they’ve bought.

• Manscaped – 162% YoY revenue growth with Snap UGC + CAPI
• Native – 23% lift in conversions via dynamic product ads
• Serenity Kids – 47% drop in CAC, 2.7x ROAS with Snap-first creative

Snapchat will match your first $350 with $375 in free ad credit, so you can test without hesitation.

Get started with Snapchat Ads today!

📊 B2B Creator Marketing on LinkedIn: Why Now, Why It Works

B2B buyers are done with boring brochures and polished ads, they want real voices they trust. LinkedIn’s new guide, Collaborate with Confidence, shows why B2B creators now drive discovery, validation, and conversion across the funnel. You can download the full guide here. 

The Breakdown:

1. Creator content is now part of the B2B buyer journey - 82% of marketing decision-makers say creator content directly influences them. Buyers use it to validate pricing, compare solutions, and justify purchases internally. 87% say they prefer credible content from industry influencers over traditional sources.

2. LinkedIn leads for both reach and trust - 59% of B2B buyers consume creator content on LinkedIn, more than Instagram (52%) or Facebook (49%). It’s also considered the most trustworthy B2B creator platform by 39% of respondents, nearly double YouTube’s 29%. 

3. Performance-backed formats like BrandLink and Thought Leader Ads work- BrandLink video ads deliver 130% higher completion rates and 23% more views than standard video formats. Thought Leader Ads, which amplify organic posts from trusted experts, drive 252% higher CTR and 62% lower CPC. 

B2B buyers aren’t looking for influencers, they’re looking for insight. And right now, LinkedIn’s creator ecosystem is where smart marketers can lead conversations, build credibility, and convert attention into action, before competitors even show up.

🚀Quick Hits

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📸 Instagram now gives creators with 100K+ followers advanced comment filters like “Top comments,” “Newest first,” and “Follower count,” helping them prioritize replies.

📖Meta now automates up to 90% of risk assessments across Instagram and Facebook, shifting key policy decisions to AI. Bullying detection dropped 12% as content moderation systems were softened for precision.

🔍Amazon's presence on Google Shopping dropped sharply last week, its steepest decline since 2020. Tinuiti data shows significantly reduced ad impressions, while Shein returned and Temu remains absent from auctions.

📈 U.S. ad market growth slowed to just 1.7% in April, its weakest since Sept 2023. Despite a strong Q1 performance.

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