Taylor Swift sang Love Story at TEU
Taylor Swift surprised the crowd at Travis Kelce's Tight Ends University event by performing Love Story alongside Lainey Wilson, at George Kittle's request.
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Sponsor Block 1: Frankie's Organics, Rohback & Salt and Stone
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Claudia handles the first ad block with her usual blend of genuine enthusiasm and practical lifestyle framing. Frankie's Organics gets a full pitch for its Target-exclusive hot honey flavored puffcorn and a giveaway mechanic offering the first eligible purchasers a $20 Target gift card. Rohback's sitewide 20% off sale (code TOAST) is positioned as the twice-yearly moment to finally pull the trigger on the skorts and active dresses both sisters have been evangelizing. Salt and Stone closes the block — Claudia makes the case that deodorant and body wash are a more effective signature-scent strategy than perfume, highlighting the brand's claim of selling one unit every five seconds.
Rohback 20% off sitewide sale
Rohback is running a sitewide 20% off sale using code TOAST, described as happening only twice a year.
Salt & Stone sells 1 deodorant/5 seconds
Salt and Stone deodorant sells one unit every five seconds, illustrating the brand's viral commercial momentum.
Taylor Swift Surprises at Tight Ends University
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at Travis Kelce's Tight Ends University event and performed Love Story with Lainey Wilson at George Kittle's request. Jackie and Claudia debate what song they would have requested instead — Jackie picks All Too Well (10-minute version), Claudia lands on The Story of Us.
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