Manly Bands - In the News
Vineyard-based company looks to expand operations, welcome more Utah County employees
Daily Herald- Ryann Richardson- 2/18/2020
A Florida couple that moved across the country to found an independently-owned, men-oriented wedding band company is looking to expand operations. The expansion would allow them to hire more Utah County residents and include women’s rings and bands.
Manly Bands Wants Your Girlfriend To Propose - Here's Why You'll Say "Yes"
Forbes- Joseph DeAcetis- 1/27/2020
When we talk about men’s rings I have one thing to say; man does not live by bread alone and neither does style only depend on clothes. In fact, it is the small rounded details that round off and refine the total look, many times even adding a very special and personal touch to your overall look. What I find appealing is that these small decorative items many times have minor details that reveal so much information about their owners. This is especially so if the meticulous care devoted to the selection of their clothes leads one to suppose that this same care went into the selection of their accessories.
Man-Branding with Manly Bands
On the Mark Strategies- 1/14/2020
“Man branding” isn’t an actual term, but after my interactions with this company, I’m ready to coin the phrase and add it to the dictionary.
Manly Bands is an online-only shop that prides itself in “saying no to boring wedding bands.” Just watch their promo video and you’ll see how the brand is keenly (and hilariously) geared toward men who feel a little clueless when it comes to wedding planning.
11 entrepreneurs making an impact in Utah County
Daily Herald- 11/19/2019
Happy National Entrepreneurs' Day! We're taking the opportunity to celebrate this unofficial holiday to honor local entrepreneurs who are doing amazing things for customers and the economy. Because where would Utah County be without its myriad small business owners?
We wish we could highlight every one of the thousands of entrepreneurs across Utah County — but these 11 local business owners will have to do.
Gary Vaynerchuk and 8 Business Moguls Reveal Their Secrets for Building an Unstoppable Brand
Satoshinakamotoblog- 11/26/2019
Today, the world has more small businesses and “wannapreneurs” than ever. Anyone with a mobile phone can launch an Instagram page and claim they are a brand. There’s more noise than there’s ever been, and no time in history where it’s harder to stand out. Which is why building a recognizable and respected brand is so critical today if you want to succeed.
Hollywood couple brings unique men's wedding ring business to Utah
Daily Herald- 11/17/2019
When Michelle Luchese and Johnathan Ruggiero decided to get married after seven years of dating, they were both excited to pick out their wedding rings — until they found out stores didn’t stock anything in Ruggiero’s size, and the rings that were available online started at $600 and were plain.
‘Geared to a millennial’s lifestyle’: Engagement and wedding rings have gone DTC
Digiday- 11/14/2019
In 2015, Anubh Shah founded Four Mine, a direct-to-consumer engagement ring company as a “proof of concept.” Shah believed that the business of buying diamond engagement rings was ripe for a revamp, as people are not only now more comfortable purchasing big-ticket items online today, but they are looking for a more personalized experience that DTC brands can offer.
As the wedding industry goes DTC, ring company Manly Bands is rethinking its advertising strategy
Digiday- 11/11/2019
You can get anything from direct-to-consumer companies these days — even wedding rings. Companies like Majesty Diamonds, Erstwhile Jewelry, With Clarity, Brilliant Earth and Vrai, among others, are pitching diamond engagement rings with Facebook and Instagram ads to target millennials who’d rather shop online than in jewelry stores.
Weight Loss Makeover: Second Shot at Dream Wedding Dress After Losing 185 Lbs
Rachel Ray Show- 10/21/2019
We know, we're crying, too!
Watch the video above to see her ultimate pick — and her husband's reaction to seeing his gorgeous wife in her dream dress. You'll see them renew their vows courtesy of Weddings By Sarah Ritchie before they jet off on JetBlue Airways for a second honeymoon in Barbados! (Really, grab that hankie!)
Before you say “I Do” to a wedding band, take a look at these
Fox 13 Salt Lake City- The Place- 10/10/2019
Before you say "I Do" to your wedding band, here is some advice for picking the best one for you.
It comes from Manly Bands owners, Johnathan Ruggiero and Michelle Luchese. The headquarters to their online business have just moved to Utah. They're also opening a warehouse and a "man cave" showroom in Vineyard.
How Johnathan Ruggiero's Search for a 'Manly' Wedding Band Sparked the Idea for an Eight-Figure Empire
Entrepreneur- 9/17/2019
When I was about 10 years old, I was lucky enough to get an old IBM AT computer for Christmas. This was before Windows, so as I remember, there was no “start” menu. Instead, you had to type specific commands to get around — for example, “DIR” to open the directory of files.
Grooms are passing up basic rings for macho wedding bands
New York Post- 8/23/2019
Dylan Haley says that in the months leading up to his wedding, his hunt for the perfect wedding ring got surprisingly frustrating.
Neither the prices, nor the styles, were right at the local stores, says the 26-year-old resident of Grand Forks, ND. “Men’s rings were close to what I paid for my wife’s ring, [and many had] diamonds, which was ridiculous.”
