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How to Market a Hero Product

From J.Crew to Still Here, brands are leaning into hero product campaigns to capture customer attention. But balancing hero moments with broader brand storytelling remains key.
Comedian Benito Skinner starring in J.Crew's 2025 rollneck sweater campaign.
Comedian Benito Skinner starring in J.Crew's 2025 rollneck sweater campaign. (J.Crew)

J.Crew’s rollneck sweater was everywhere this past autumn — and its omnipresence was by design.

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Haley Crawford
Haley Crawford

Haley Crawford is Marketing Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers the marketing and public relations industries.

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