Hailey Welch, famously known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, is leveraging her viral fame not only by trademarking her signature phrase but also by launching her own company to expand her brand after becoming famous on social media.
Hailey Welch, famously known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, became famous after giving unconventional tips about sex in bed.
Previously, in a viral video, posted on Tim and Dee TV on the YouTube channel, the YouTuber asked her: "What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?"
Hailey confidently shared her provocative answer to what makes men 'crazy' in bed: "You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thing!"
Yes! Hawk Tuah Girl's fame came from it.
After her fame for dispensing unconventional sex tips on Nashville's streets, Welch, aged 23, has recently launched '16 Minutes LLC'.
Addionally. Hawk Tuah Girl also applied for exclusive rights to utilize her distinctive line on various merchandise, including hats and t-shirts.
The 'Hawk Tuah' girl was reported to have filed a trademark application and built her business strategy.
According to a Daily Mail source, the 'Hawk Tuah' girl is seeking a trademark. Welch's trademark application spans across clothing items and entertainment services.
According to TMZ, Welch and her management team plan to issue cease and desist notices against unauthorized use of 'Hawk Tuah' on clothing for profit. They aim to protect the brand's integrity and ensure its protection.
Additionally, while Welch initially kept her company's name under wraps, '16 Minutes LLC' based in Nashville, Tennessee, cleverly hints at extending beyond her initial 15 minutes of fame.
In discovering something interesting: 'You've got to give him that Hawk Tuah and spit on that thang, you get me?' - a phrase comprising 16 words. This was possibly inspired by her memorable 16-word catchphrase
Previously, Hawk Tuah' girl collaborated with Tennessee-based hat company Fathead Threads to produce a beige and brown hat featuring her trademark phrase 'Hawk Tuah '24.
The 'Hawk Tuah' girl was reported to have earned incredible money from this collaboration. She earned $65,000 and is now focused on her influencer career.
Welch recently appeared on the 'Plan Bri Uncut' podcast, where she hinted at exciting future plans.
The video was shared by Plan Bri Uncut, showing Haliey Welch, known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, planning her future after quitting her job following her viral video fame.
In a recent interview on the Plan Bri Uncut podcast, Welch expressed initial reluctance to be perpetually known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl.
In the footage, Welch discussed the bizarre and sometimes unsettling offers she's received from fans, including offers up to $600 to spit in a jar.
She said: 'So, the guy that does my hats, he got offered $600 three days ago for me to spit in a jar and sell it. That is revolting! That is just disgusting, is it not?'
She humorously mentioned her parents' reaction to her viral comment. She told Lapaglia: 'They think it's so funny... they never know what's gonna come out of my mouth'.
Hawk Tuah Girl opened up her plan, saying: “I think we’re going to be on a show and then going to be like on a bunch of podcasts, and everything else in between. “There’s more to come, don’t worry.”
She now resides with her family in rural Tennessee, shielded by a protective circle amid overwhelming public attention.