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Ariana Madix in 2024: PR and Transformations

By Meagan Poole on January 5, 2025

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A still of Ariana Madix on Love Island USA where she's wearing a gold, beach-y dress.

Ariana Madix has been under the spotlight many times since leaving behind the scandal and relationship she shared with co-reality star from Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval. She has become an unbelievable entrepreneur and media icon since I last tackled this topic. It’s very noticeable at this point that Madix has leaned into her new and proactive mindset, showcasing how good branding can create or enhance a good public image.

So, today, we’re reviewing some of her exciting new projects that prove that theory right, including her hosting Love Island USA, her time on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) and on Broadway in Chicago, and her thriving and evolving sandwich shop.

The announcement that Madix hosts Love Island USA excited reality TV fans everywhere. This change of scenery represented a big shift from her beginnings on Vanderpump Rules. This opportunity to host offered her a chance to reveal a different side of her character. From a PR perspective, hosting a high-profile show like Love Island USA is a strategic move. This expands her fan base and solidifies her image as a diverse media personality/celebrity. By stepping into this role, Madix demonstrated her ability to engage with different audiences. This partnership is perfect because Madix is a long-time and educated fan of Love Island herself, so this is a personal victory as much as it is professional.

In terms of expanding her audience, Madix’s recent involvement in DWTS and her role in the musical Chicago truly emphasizes her skills as a performer. These experiences highlighted her knack for engaging audiences with her energy, commitment, and talent and showcased her versatility as an entertainer. Whether dancing, singing, or acting, she embodies what many call a triple threat. Her star power is undeniable, and her impressive resume backs that up! From a PR standpoint, her participation in the competition and the stage production strengthens her brand.

Madix’s sandwich shop, Something About Her, is thriving and evolving too. The year 2024 has brought excitement to the shop, with numerous innovative changes keeping it at the forefront of the local dining scene. Madix and fellow reality TV personality Katie Maloney from Vanderpump Rules have added a selection of seasonal menu items that have pulled good responses from food critics. Madix’s use of social media contributes to promoting the shop’s latest offerings. She creates a strong online presence that boosts foot traffic by posting those behind-the-scenes shots. Rumour has it that the lines are wrapped around the street daily. These new additions, along with the social media tactics. They align with today’s culinary trends, highlighting her dedication to maintaining an engaging brand.

Her journey, in particular, highlights the significance of reinvention and effective branding. Taking on new roles and expanding business initiatives could set anyone up nicely for a re-brand. Madix serves as a model for anyone navigating media management, effective branding or PR. With her role as a host on Love Island USA, participating in DWTS and Chicago, and the success of her sandwich shop, Madix is not responding to change; she is leading it. She cooked up the perfect recipe for a personal and professional brand change. As she progresses, her experiences will offer more valuable lessons in personal branding and media management for those of us interested or involved in the PR industry.

As a fan of Madix, I admit that it’s SO exciting to think about what’s next for her. Especially after hosting Love Island USA, I get a vibe that she’s not slowing down. So, what would you like to see Madix do next? Will she dive into new TV projects or perhaps surprise us with something totally unexpected? Whatever the future holds, it’s obvious now that Madix’s approach to her career will keep us all watching.

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