january 2024

Dear Marlo,

Happy new year to you and yours! For all of us at marlo - and especially me - 2024 is way more than just another new year - it's the year of our 20th anniversary!

We've certainly made it through our fair share of challenges over the last two decades - from the 2008 recession, to our office just steps from the Boston Marathon finish line, to COVID - and we're still alive and kicking; for that, we're extremely grateful. So much so that we're turning our anniversary year into 12 whole months of celebrating with killer social media giveaways (@marlomarketing if you're not already following; the first one drops this Saturday, January 20!), a series of one-of-a-kind ticketed events at our Leather District Studio (yes, Garrett Harker does cook!), and more fun surprises to be announced in the coming months.

Starting a company at 32 years old - after only four and a half years of industry experience - wasn't easy. While I certainly got a lot wrong throughout this journey, I'm also very proud of all that I got right and I cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with all of you.

Wishing you and yours a healthy - and celebratory - 2024!

What’s better than reaching into a box of freshly-popped, buttery, movie theater popcorn as the lights go down? How about reaching into a FREE box of freshly-popped, buttery, movie theater popcorn as the lights go down?!

Well, consider your 2024 off to a great start because this month you can celebrate National Popcorn Day with free popcorn at Showcase Cinemas. And this year, the annual celebration of all things popped corn is TODAY – perfect for a last minute night out on the town.

Whether you’re into “Wonka,” “The Color Purple,” or itching to see the new “Mean Girls”, grab your besties - and your Regina George glare - and head to any Showcase location for a free small popcorn with any ticket purchase on January 19 (just make sure you’re enrolled in the Starpass Loyalty Program before you head out to get the deal!). It’s sure to be fetch – so get in, losers – we’re going to the movies!



If you’re like us, “cook more, take out less” was high on your resolutions list this year…for the fourth time in a row. But fear not, we’ve got a secret weapon at the ready to actually make 2024 the year it all happens. Enter Calise Bakery’s Pizza Dough – the easy as pie ingredient that’ll transform you into the master chef you’ve always known you could be. So, scrap all that door-dashing and whip up a next-level pizza that’ll have everyone wondering how you turned into an overnight pizzaiolo (it’s a thing, look it up) after just one Dry January!

And it doesn’t just stop at pizza. Calise’s versatile dough can be used for an endless list of delectable creations - think calzones, strombolis, and even cinnamon rolls, oh my! So go ahead, dream big by finding your closest Calise retailer and we’ll all but guarantee that 2024 will be the year your resolutions actually come true! 



While most of us are doing our damndest to avoid ​the cold this winter, we sure see those of you not-so-subtly rocking that shiny new ice on your ring finger during our Zoom calls. Yes, congrats to all the newly holiday-season affianced are in order; please allow us to take this moment to bestow an early gift upon you, in the form of a venue reco that will elevate your celebration to wedding of the century status. 

That's right, Wentworth by the Sea Country Club along the New Hampshire Seacoast is the ultimate choice for a wedding to remember. From the picturesque Lawn to the stunning Sperry Tent, to the spacious Pavilion – there's a perfect backdrop for any and every couple. Traditional, boho chic, or anything in between, the options for your special day are endless. 

Not sure where to start? Check out ‘The Ultimate Guide for the Newly Engaged’ to turn those wedding worries into wows. Then, reach out to the incredible Wentworth Wedding & Events Team to inquire about available 2025 dates (a little birdie told us they go fast after #engagementszn; ain’t no time to dawdle!). After all, once you get that venue locked down you can move on to planning the really fun stuff...like which tropical island to visit for that perfect post-honeymoon Zoom-worthy tan!