september 2025

Greetings!

What a spectacular summer it's been, but now we're ready to enter autumn with all the seasonal feels: pumpkin spice, steamy bowls of pho, and sparkly lights galore. While we've still got a few more weeks of summer officially on the calendar, if you're ready to say goodbye to the pool and hello to all things pumpkin, read on for more!

Everyone knows that here at marlo marketing hospitality is our strength, but I'd bet that few really understand all that the word "hospitality" means to us. Check out this article in which yours truly was quoted expanding the term's definition beyond what most would assume. Hospitality, as I state, is "a mindset, not a vertical." Agree? Let me know what you think in the comments.

That's all for now; see you on the "official" other side of summer!

Still sweating? Same. Still sipping pumpkin spice? Also, yes. The calendar may still officially say summer, but if your soul’s ready for flannel and foliage, the waiting game has come to an end. Yep, Pumpkin Spice season is back courtesy of our go-to caffeine source and the OG of organic coffee roasting, Jim's Organic Coffee.

Their mellow, light roast Pumpkin Spice seasonal blend is infused with cozy, all-natural fall flavor - perfect for sipping hot, iced, or somewhere in between. Crafted with care from responsibly sourced and certified USDA Organic beans, it’s more than just a seasonal favorite - it’s a reminder that doing things right (and deliciously) never goes out of season!

So go ahead: blast the A/C, grab your favorite mug, and lean fully into all the fall feels. This seasonal classic doesn’t care what the thermostat says and is only available in limited supply so even if you're not ready to say g'bye to summer, pick it up at your local grocer or buy it online today to make sure you've got it in hand when you're ready to return to the flannel #basic game!

Boston Lights: A Lantern Festival is back at Franklin Park Zoo for its sixth straight year - and between us, it’s glowing up hard.

For the uninitiated, expect to step into a neon fever dream of mythical creatures and enchanted forests, where light tunnels shimmer, glow-in-the-dark flora flourishes, and a 22-foot owl steals the show. It’s enchanting. It’s electric. It's an ancient tradition with a modern twist. It’s part conservation message, part immersive art experience - and 100% camera roll gold. Bonus points: every lantern is exquisitely energy-efficient, because saving the planet is hot!

Whether you’re entertaining tiny humans, leveling up date night, or just in your whimsical escapism era - this is your must-see moment, running now through November 2. Photo ops? Fire. Excitement level? High. Tickets? Selling fast. Get yours now at zoonewengland.org.

Big news from your favorite Asian-inspired flavor slingers: Bon Me just dropped Pho Real Rewards, a brand-new loyalty program that’s as bold, craveable, and downright addictive as their Miso Kimchi Ramen (IYKYK).

Whether you're a pho-obsessed regular or just here for the bánh mì + Thai Basil Limeade, it’s officially time to get rewarded for your Bon Me devotion. Points stack up with every bite, sip, and slurp - then turn into free food faster than you can say “roasted paprika tofu.”

Sign up is easy (just add your phone number at checkout online or at the kiosk), and perks start rolling in pho real - think birthday bonuses, exclusive menu drops, early access to events, and more tasty surprises coming down the rice noodle pipeline. So hit up your go-to retail location or food truck throughout Metro Boston, start earning with every order, and finally turn that bánh mì habit into a full-on flex.