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Ep. 179 - UNSCALABLE! Marketing Tips NO ONE WILL TRY (But Should)! 🔕 I have NO IDEA HOW TO USE SNAP! ☎️ | Jay’s Scoop30 Aug 202400:12:26

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson dives into the transformative power of unscalable marketing tactics. He shares his personal "90-day handholding" strategy, which focuses on building human connections in an era increasingly dominated by automation and AI-generated content.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Unscalable tactics and their importance in standing out in a highly automated marketing landscape

(01:20) The over-reliance on automation and AI can lead to a loss of personal touch in marketing efforts

(02:15) Jay explains his "90-day handholding" approach, a personalized strategy designed to nurture relationships and guide clients through the early stages of engagement

(04:00) How these unscalable tactics can lead to significant business growth by fostering deeper connections with customers

(05:43) Examples include sending personalized video messages, curating handpicked content for specific clients, and even sending birthday notes to enhance customer relationships

(06:54) The impact of handwritten letters in creating memorable, personal connections with clients

(08:42) Jay shares a personal anecdote about his texting habits and maintaining Snapchat streaks with his children, showcasing the importance of staying connected in both personal and professional life

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Ep. 178 - MARKETING AUTOMATION in Direct Mail? 📬 ===> GUEST: Dennis Kelly, CEO at Postalytics - Direct Mail at a FRACTION of the cost and dramatically increased ROI!30 Aug 202400:15:31

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Dennis Kelly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Postalytics, a company that automates direct mail marketing.

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Best Moments:

(04:06) Dennis explains how Postalytics evolved to sell directly to marketers and agencies

(04:37) Jay frames the conversation around direct mail automation and how it works similarly to email marketing automation

(06:43) Dennis illustrates how direct mail automation can be triggered based on a prospect's actions, such as clicking on an email campaign

(08:09) Dennis highlights the cost-effectiveness of direct mail automation, with pieces costing around $1 or less

(10:09) Dennis addresses the perception that direct mail is a legacy channel and discusses its effectiveness

(12:20) Jay inquires about the state of marketing automation in the direct mail industry

(14:06) Dennis shares his unusual morning routine of swimming in the cold ocean

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Guest Bio:

Dennis Kelly is the CEO and co-founder of Postalytics, a company that automates direct mail marketing. With a background in starting tech companies in the Boston area since the late 1980s, Dennis has focused on leveraging technology to modernize the direct mail industry.

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Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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Ep. 171 - I WAS WRONG! Perfect Content for EMAIL vs. SOCIAL? ☀️🧴My WIFE The DERMATOLOGIST!! (I'm a Wimp) | Jay’s Scoop16 Aug 202400:12:42

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson dives into the critical importance of tailoring your content to specific platforms, backed by new research findings from Worldata Research.

Learn why beginner-level content thrives on social media while advanced content excels in email marketing and discover the stats that prove it!

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Why beginner-level content is more effective on social media

(01:35) Research insights: Platform-specific content strategies

(02:28) Performance stats for beginner content on LinkedIn and Instagram

(03:33) Why advanced content should be reserved for email campaigns

(04:10) Avoid the mistake of blanket repurposing across channels

(07:26) Jay shares a humorous anecdote about his dermatologist wife

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, The Complete Guide to Zero-Party Data.

EP. 98- LinkedIn TV? HAPPY GILMORE 2? I What's Up THIS WEEK09 Apr 202400:06:14

In this short weekly podcast episode, Jay Schwedelson discusses the latest happenings in marketing and business. He talks about LinkedIn's new connected TV ad offering, Meta's expansion of AI labeling on content, a useful travel hack for tracking flights via text, and updates on the Legally Blonde TV series and a Happy Gilmore sequel.

Main Discussion Points:

- LinkedIn launched connected TV (CTV) ads, allowing video ads to appear on TVs and devices during streaming video content. This merges digital and connected devices and expands LinkedIn's capabilities for both B2B and consumer marketing.

- Meta (Facebook) is expanding its AI labeling policy to append "made with AI" labels to any content detected as using AI, similar to YouTube's recent changes. This helps users identify what content is real vs. AI-generated.

- You can text yourself or others just an airline's two-letter code plus your flight number to get a link with real-time flight updates on gate, baggage info, delays, etc.

- A Legally Blonde TV series is coming to Amazon Prime.

- Adam Sandler confirmed a Happy Gilmore sequel is happening.


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Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

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EP. 97- 3 NEW TEST IDEAS! (how to leverage IMPOSTER SYNDROME to get HUGE BOOST!) I Jay's Scoop05 Apr 202400:11:37

In this episode solo episode, Jay Schwedelson shares some easy new email and social media test ideas that can help boost engagement. He discusses leveraging "imposter syndrome" with the number "101" to indicate "basics", using testimonials as email subject lines, and using words like "true" and "real" to stand out from hyperbolic marketing claims.

Main Discussion Points:

- Putting "101" in emails and social posts signals you're covering the basics people think they should already know
- Using testimonials as email subject lines has increased open rates 25%
- Words like "true" and "real" in subject lines stand out from overused superlatives


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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

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EP. 96- [GUEST Episode] DIRECT MAIL? Offline Data for ONLINE? Erik Koenig PRES at SeQuel Response (Fastest Growing Direct Response Agency)05 Apr 202400:17:01

In this episode of the Do This, Not That podcast with Jay, President at SeQuel Response, Erik Koenig discusses how to leverage offline data to improve marketing campaigns, particularly for online advertising. Koenig explains how offline derived targeting performs significantly better than online targeting and how direct mail is still a powerful channel despite popular belief it is dying.

Key Discussion Points:

- How direct mail remains a viable and effective marketing channel for acquisition campaigns, particularly for companies with repeat purchase models

- Techniques for utilizing identity graphs to connect offline postal address data to online devices and executing integrated marketing campaigns across direct mail and digital

- Testing showing 2x better conversion rates and 25% lower cost per click when targeting online ads using offline vs. online derived data

- Advice that brands just starting out should leverage experts like agencies or data providers to execute these integrated strategies cost-effectively



And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

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EP. 95- MEAN GIRLS and 20% of CLICKS LOST! I Ask Us ANYTHING03 Apr 202400:08:52

In this short Ask Us ANYTHING episode, host Jay Schwedelson answers a business question from John about responding to old sales emails and driving more opportunities. Jay shares data on the long tail of email marketing and how nurturing old emails can lead to high lifetime value customers.

Jay also tackles a "ridiculous question" from Kristen, naming his picks for the top 5 romantic comedy movies of all time.

Main Discussion Points:
- Over 20% of email clicks happen after an offer expires. Responding to these old emails leads to high lifetime value customers
- Create evergreen offer pages so old email traffic always has something to click on
- Enable email reply functionality so old emails get seen
- Jay's top 5 romantic comedies: Bridesmaids, The Wedding Singer, Legally Blonde, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Mean Girls


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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

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EP. 94- LinkedIn is NOW TikTok? What's Up THIS WEEK02 Apr 202400:06:11

In this week's "What's Up THIS WEEK" episode, Jay Schwedelson discusses the latest marketing news and trends, including LinkedIn testing a new TikTok-style video feature, the power of using emojis in email newsletter subject lines, a study showing most marketers don't want to be in the office 5 days a week, and more.

Main Discussion Points:

- LinkedIn testing a dedicated video tab for short-form, full screen videos similar to TikTok. This will likely increase engagement and time spent on the platform. Marketers should start creating more short-form video content.

- 28 of the 50 biggest email newsletters use emojis at the start of subject lines. This branding tactic leads to around a 15% increase in open rates.

- A recent study found only 4% of marketers want to be in the office full time. Most prefer at least some remote work flexibility.


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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

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EP. 93- YOU HAVE NEVER TESTED THIS! 5 New Offers [Business and Consumer – NEW!] I Jay's Scoop29 Mar 202400:12:46

In this episode of the Do This, Not That podcast, host Jay Schwedelson shares 5 new marketing offer ideas that are working well in 2023. He covers promotion ideas for webinars, social media, email, and more. Listeners can expect to learn creative new tactics to generate more leads and engagement.

Main Discussion Points:

- Promoting webinar registration by showing limited spots available creates FOMO and lifts registrations over 40%
- Offering a content bonus for the first registrants to a webinar boosts registrations by 30%
- Tying a price increase for a new product to achieving a certain number of reviews generates 45% higher click through rates
- Labeling Instagram Reels and LinkedIn posts as Part 1 and Part 2 leads to 30% more engagement on both posts
- Promoting older evergreen content by saying it will be removed increases email click through rates by 25%


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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!

EP. 92- SECRETS to B2B INFLUENCER MKTG [GUEST] Brianna Doe: Ranked TOP 50 LinkedIn Creator WORLDWIDE!29 Mar 202400:19:12

In this engaging podcast episode, Jay invites Brianna Doe, the CMO of Influence by Verbatim, a leading B2B influencer marketing agency, to take us on a journey through the world of influencer marketing. Bri shares their expertise and discusses the often overlooked realm of business to business influencer marketing. Discover the explosive growth of this industry, the creative freedom it entails, and the secrets to successful collaborations with LinkedIn influencers. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could transform your marketing strategies! And check our Bri's new podcast, Stop The Scroll!

As promised in the episode, you can click HERE to find influencers trending in certain industries and locations!


And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

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EP. 91- AI MISTAKE to AVOID! and MY BDAY! Ask Us ANYTHING27 Mar 202400:08:09

In this short "Ask Us ANYTHING" episode of his podcast, Jay Schwedelson tackles a work question about using AI to generate content and a "ridiculous question" about how he celebrates his birthday. Listeners can expect to learn Jay's thoughts on using ChatGPT and other AI tools to write marketing content, as well as get some humor and personal stories from Jay.

Main Discussion Points:

- Using AI like ChatGPT to write marketing content
- Don't just copy and paste AI-generated content or it will hurt your search rankings and click-through rates
- Change at least 30% of the AI output to make it work well
- Use AI as an idea generator and content prompter
- Jay's uncomfortable "happy birthday" experience at a restaurant
- Does not like the common restaurant tradition of waiters singing happy birthday
- Felt awkward and did not know how to react
- Thinks the tradition needs to end

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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!

EP. 90- BIG YouTube Change! LinkedIn Gaming?? What's Up THIS WEEK26 Mar 202400:07:05

In this week's "What's Up THIS WEEK" episode, Jay Schwedelson discusses some of the latest happenings related to AI legislation and policy, trends in online media like YouTube implementing AI content labels and LinkedIn getting into gaming, and gives a review of Lindsay Lohan's latest Netflix movie.

Main Discussion Points:

- YouTube requiring creators to label AI-generated or altered content, with warning labels that will show "altered or synthetic content"
- New Tennessee law called the "Elvis Act" to protect musicians from unauthorized AI use
- LinkedIn tapping into the puzzle game trend by releasing its own games Queens, Inference and Cross Climb
- April being a big month for emoji use in email subject lines, second only to Nov/Dec for open rate lift
- Review of Lindsay Lohan's new Netflix romcom "Irish Wish"

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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!

EP. 89 - SECRET to SUCCESS? (with ACTIONABLE tips to make it happen!) I Jay's Scoop22 Mar 202400:13:00

This podcast discusses the importance of consistency in business and marketing. Jay Schwedelson argues that consistency is key to beating competitors and shares data and examples of how consistent posting on social media, email marketing, and other efforts can significantly grow your audience and business.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Being consistent, especially with social media posting, can increase reach 9x on LinkedIn and grow followers 6x faster
  • Posting daily on Instagram leads to 4x more follower growth compared to less than once per week
  • Sending email offers consistently weekly rather than every other week leads to 25-35% more conversions
  • You can beat out smarter, more experienced, and better-funded competitors through relentless consistency
  • SPOILERS for Love Is Blind Reunion
  • Predictions for who the next Bachelorette will be


Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!


And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

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Ep. 170 - BEST BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN EVER? 💈💈 ===> GUEST: Lisa Hake, VP Mktg GREAT CLIPS (4400 locations!!) - How They Turned ‘Glow-Up’, ‘Fire’, ‘Lit’ Into Epic Database Growth!16 Aug 202400:21:40

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Lisa Hake, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Great Clips, about their innovative back-to-school marketing campaign. This campaign creatively helped parents decode the latest Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang to ensure their kids walked away with the perfect haircut.

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Best Moments:

(02:04) Discussing the strategy behind Great Clips’ back-to-school campaign

(04:22) How the campaign tapped into cultural trends and insights about busy parents and school-aged children

(06:11) The collaboration with influencers and Joey Fatone to create content around Gen Z slang

(11:02) Giving away 24,000 free haircuts to launch the campaign and drive engagement

(12:09) Using a survey and coupon offer to grow the email database

(15:14) The types of content Great Clips shares with customers beyond just offers

(17:41) Exploring the balance between SMS and email marketing for customer engagement

(18:53) Emphasizing the importance of human-to-human marketing

(19:46) Lisa shares a Gen Z slang term she learned during the campaign

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Guest Bio

Lisa Hake is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Great Clips, the world’s largest salon brand with over 4,100 locations. With a rich background that includes roles at Pillsbury, 3M, and Best Buy, Lisa has been steering the marketing efforts at Great Clips for the past seven years, creating campaigns that resonate across generations.

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Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, The Complete Guide to Zero-Party Data.

EP. 88- Turning 40,000 Customers Into REAL Relationships GUEST: CMO of Marigold Wendy Werve I EXPERT QUICK TIPS22 Mar 202400:25:07

In this episode of Do This, NOT That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Wendy Werve, the Chief Marketing Officer of Marigold. They discuss Wendy's career path from journalism and politics into marketing, the importance of saying "yes" to new opportunities, and how Marigold builds relationships with its 40,000+ customers by treating them like human beings. Wendy shares advice on personalization, customer loyalty programs, email marketing trends, and more.

Main Discussion Points:

  • Wendy's unlikely career journey from studying journalism and political science in college to becoming CMO of a major SaaS company
  • The importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, being curious and coachable as you advance your career
  • How Marigold fosters loyalty and emotional connections with 40,000+ business customers
  • Tips for balancing personalization and scale when marketing to consumers
  • Key data on how personalized branding drives customer loyalty and higher spending
  • The difference between loyalty programs and nurturing customer loyalty
  • Debunking the myth that "email is dead"


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And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

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EP. 87- I CRIED During The NOTEBOOK…and EASY BOOST to CLICKS for Blogs, Social Posts, and Email…I Ask Us ANYTHING20 Mar 202400:08:35

In this short episode, Jay, host of "Do This, NOT That" answers a work-related question about using email subject line tactics in other marketing channels, as well as a more ridiculous question about crying during movies. Listeners can expect tips on crafting attention-grabbing headlines and titles across platforms like blogs, social media, and webinars using proven email marketing techniques.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Using curiosity and questions in headlines increases engagement across channels
  • Shorter blog post titles and social media posts lead to higher clickthrough and engagement rates
  • Crafting LinkedIn post introductions with fewer than 10 words leads to 40% higher engagement


Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!


And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

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EP. 86- ONE DAY [Netflix]…TikTok Creators Turn to EMAIL? l WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK19 Mar 202400:06:53

In this week's "What's Up This Week" episode, host Jay provides updates on current events and pop culture, including the TikTok ban, the rise of collaborations in marketing, the impact of March Madness on marketing campaigns, and the new hit Netflix show "One Day."

Main Discussion Points:

  • Latest developments with the proposed TikTok ban in the US and how it may take a long time to actually ban TikTok, if it happens at all
  • How the threat of a TikTok ban is benefiting platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and email marketing
  • The increasing popularity of collaborations in marketing, including an odd new collaboration between the Netflix show Bridgerton and Bath & Body Works
  • How incorporating "March Madness" and related basketball terms into marketing emails can lift open rates by over 20% in the next two weeks
  • The new romantic drama series "One Day" on Netflix that Jay highly recommends


Check out this Relationship Marketing Guide to Generative AI!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!



And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

https://jayschwedelson.com/marigold/

EP. 85- OFFERS Working RIGHT NOW! (psst...you're doing it wrong) l Jay's Scoop15 Mar 202400:13:00

In this episode of the podcast, host Jay Schwedelson discusses how marketers should adjust their messaging and campaigns during the March-April timeframe when audiences start caring less about outlooks for the current year and more about what's coming up next.

Key Discussion Points:

- Business outlook content for 2024 sees a 50%+ drop in engagement after March 15th. Audiences now want more tangible predictions for Q2 and the upcoming month instead.

- On the consumer side, holiday and summer-themed content starts performing very well beginning March 15th as people look ahead.

- Tips for improving campaign performance during this timeframe:
- Leverage "Q2" and next month in subject lines
- Start promoting summer offers in March even if it seems early
- Mention holidays like Easter earlier than you may think


Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer Trends Index!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!



And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

https://jayschwedelson.com/marigold/

EP. 84- AVOID this AI Mistake! with INFLUENCER Ross Simmonds l Expert Quick Tips15 Mar 202400:20:44

In this episode of "Do This, Not That", host Jay Schwedelson interviews Ross Simmonds, founder and CEO of Foundation Marketing, about using AI to improve content marketing and distribution. They discuss strategies for optimizing ChatGPT prompts, embracing chained prompting, and repurposing content across platforms.

Main Discussion Points:

- How to optimize AI content creation with ChatGPT
- Embracing chained prompting for better AI responses
- Repurposing evergreen content across platforms
- The risks of simply copying and pasting AI content
- Giving ChatGPT a persona to guide its responses
- Being specific in your requests and prompts



Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer Trends Index!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!



And MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Get this podcast EXCLUSIVE offer today!

https://jayschwedelson.com/marigold/

EP. 83- HATE MAIL! l Ask Us ANYTHING13 Mar 202400:07:02

This episode is brought to you by none other than the Keyboard Karens and Internet Trolls of the world! Big shoutout to them for the content!

Host Jay Schwedelson shares and reacts to some of the hate mail and negative feedback he receives for his podcast. He discusses why it's important not to let the loudest, most negative voices change your business plans or marketing efforts.

Main Discussion Points:

  • Jay reads several hate emails he has received criticizing him and his podcast
  • He explains why he finds them entertaining rather than upsetting
  • Jay stresses the importance of not letting negative feedback stemming from someone's bad day derail your marketing plans or email campaigns




Check out this free content Jay has loved digesting, Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer Trends Index!
Plus! Don't forget to register for Guru Conference 2024!



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EP. 82- GOODBYE LIKES? l What's Up THIS WEEK12 Mar 202400:05:21

In this short weekly update episode, Jay shares the latest happenings from major platforms like Twitter (now called X) and Google. He also gives a recap of his predictions for the reality show Love is Blind.

Main Discussion Points:
- X (formerly Twitter) will remove like and retweet counts from feeds and only show view counts
- Hiding Instagram like counts can increase engagement by 40%
- Google is testing showing "most read" articles in search results, especially for product searches
- Using "most" in headlines and subject lines performs very well, lifting open rates over 20%
- This week is the Love is Blind Season 6 reunion episode


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EP. 81- SEGMENTATION Secrets You DON’T KNOW! l Jay's Scoop08 Mar 202400:14:24

In this week's episode, host Jay Schwedelson discusses segmentation strategies for marketing. He shares basic segmentation tactics like sending email newsletter follow-ups to non-openers, as well as more advanced "super segmentation" techniques to identify your best customers and prospects. Listeners will learn specific ways to segment their email lists, webinar attendees, repeat buyers, long-time customers, and social media fans in order to improve campaign performance.

Main Discussion Points:
- Basic email segmentation like sending a 2nd newsletter to non-openers can increase overall open rates by over 30%
- Webinar attendees who watch more than half the webinar convert to customers at 3X the rates
- Your top 5% most frequent buyers are 5X more likely to buy a new product announcement
- 84% of people like getting personalized birthday offers in email



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EP. 80- Get Your CAREER On Course! with 7x WSJ Best Selling Author Scott Jeffrey Miller I Expert Quick Tips08 Mar 202400:22:34

This episode of Do This, Not That features bestselling business author Scott Jeffrey Miller discussing strategies for taking your career from accidental to intentional. Host Jay and Scott discuss practical tips on self-reflection, long-term career planning, articulating professional values, and studying both oneself and others to grow in your career. And check out Scott's new podcast, Career on Course!

Main Discussion Points

- Know your professional values and determine what matters most to you in your career

- Study yourself through introspection and by asking for candid feedback from others

- Have a long-term plan for your career by envisioning the end goal and backing into the incremental steps


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EP. 79- LOVE IS BLIND Predictions! (and Marketing Stuff too) I Ask Us ANYTHING06 Mar 202400:08:49

In this lighthearted "Ask Us ANYTHING" episode, Jay Schwedelson answers listener questions about using suspense in marketing offers to drive engagement, and gives his predictions for the couples on the latest season of the Netflix reality show Love is Blind.

Main Discussion Points:

- Using mystery and exclusivity in subject lines can lift open and click-through rates
- Suspense is an effective tactic to stand out and drive engagement
- Suspense offers drive 40-50% higher click-through rates
- Starting subject lines with "exclusive" lifts open rates by over 20%

!!SPOILER ALERT!!


Jay's Love is Blind Couple Predictions:

- AD and Clay: Will NOT get married
- Amy and Johnny: WiILL get married
- Chelsea and Jimmy: Will NOT get married


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Ep. 169 - THIS Makes No SENSE! Big Discounts = Bad Performance? 4.3 Stars BETTER 5 Stars? 🤮 WEIRD Food Combos! People are GROSS 🤮 | Ask Us ANYTHING14 Aug 202400:10:20

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson dives into an Ask Me Anything segment, tackling a perplexing marketing question and a hilarious food-related inquiry!

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(01:07) Why did a 50% discount campaign underperform compared to a 30% discount?

(02:05) The surprising psychology behind discounts, reviews, and pricing

(07:16) The weirdest food combinations you’ll ever hear about—some of which Jay finds utterly disgusting!

(09:13) Promo for the upcoming Guru Conference — don't miss out!

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EP. 78- PERSONALIZED CTA's? The Bachelor? What's Up THIS WEEK05 Mar 202400:06:07

In this week's "What's Up This Week" podcast episode, host Jay Schwedelson provides updates on the latest trends in social media, marketing, and reality TV shows. He discusses new features coming to Instagram and TikTok, an interesting email marketing statistic to test, and gives his predictions for the season finales of Love is Blind and The Bachelor.

Main Discussion Points:

- Instagram rolling out a "Friend Map" feature similar to Snapchat's, allowing users to see where their friends are at any given moment

- TikTok launched a monthly "Trends Digest" that analyzes the latest content formats, audio files, and other trends on the platform that marketers can leverage

- A stat from HubSpot that personalized call-to-action buttons in emails perform 202% better than basic CTAs

- Predictions for the Love is Blind finale airing on Wednesday and the Bachelor hometown dates episode where contestant Joey will likely end up alone


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EP. 77- 5 MISTAKES Most Marketers are MAKING! | Jay's Scoop01 Mar 202400:14:56

In this episode of "Do This, Not That," host Jay Schwedelson shares 5 marketing mistakes you should avoid that may be hurting your performance. He covers common email marketing errors like using certain words in subject lines that lower open rates, sending to an unused email list, having too many offers in one email, using outdated automation content, and putting formatting information in email preheaders.

Main Discussion Points:

- Avoid these words in email subject lines that lower open rates: learn, reminder, meeting, find out, chat

- Never email an unused list without cleaning and validating it first

- Don't have more than 2-3 offers per email or it will dilute performance of your main offer

- Ensure content in your marketing automation streams is evergreen and not dated

- Don't put viewing formatting information like "If you're having trouble viewing..." in your email preheaders



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EP. 76- LINKEDIN Tips with #1 Rated Sales Expert on LinkedIn Daniel Disney I Expert Quick Tips01 Mar 202400:16:56

In this episode, Jay interviews Daniel Disney, a LinkedIn expert and bestselling author who shares his top tips for leveraging LinkedIn to generate more sales. Listeners will learn specific tactics for personalizing outreach, using audio/video messages, and creating engaging content on the platform. PLUS! Check out Daniel's podcast!

Key Discussion Points:

- Personalization is key - taking just 30-60 seconds to reference someone's content goes a long way

- 94% of salespeople don't use audio/video messages on LinkedIn, presenting a big opportunity

- Connecting with others at a prospect's company increases your chances of connecting with the decision maker

- Posting original content builds confidence and connections over time


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EP. 75- SEE What Your COMPETITION is DOING? | Ask Us ANYTHING28 Feb 202400:09:32

In this short "Ask Us Anything" episode, Jay Schwedelson answers listener questions about keeping an eye on the competition and what to watch if you accidentally see reality show spoilers on social media. He shares tips on tracking competitors across channels and platforms as well as his favorite reality and non-reality shows.

Key Discussion Points:

- Sign up for all of your competitors' email lists, social media, etc. to follow their content cadence and offerings

- Use the free tool Sendview.io to discover what email marketing platforms your competitors use by forwarding their emails to esp@sendview.io

- Set up Google Alerts for companies and people you want to keep tabs on, like potential employers

- Jay's favorite non-reality show is My Lottery Dream Home




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EP. 74- INFLUENCER Marketing? LinkedIn B2C?? What's Up THIS WEEK27 Feb 202400:07:08

This episode of "What's Up This Week" host Jay Schwedelson provides updates on the latest trends and developments in influencer marketing, Reddit's plans to go public, and LinkedIn's push into consumer marketing targeting high-value customers.

Key Discussion Points:

- Influencer marketing spend is predicted to reach $24B by 2024, up 50% in 2 years. However, some practices like Nike's deal with a 13-year old raise ethical questions.

- Weight Watchers' GLP-1 House campaign with influencers backfired when it was revealed the influencers never actually used the product. Shows the need for authenticity.

- Reddit plans to go public and is launching new ad creative certifications to grow advertising revenue. Opportunity to become an expert in Reddit ads early.

- LinkedIn is aggressively positioning itself for consumer marketing targeting high-income households, citing stats like 19% higher average household income than other platforms.



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EP. 72- EASY AI Tips You HAVEN'T TRIED!! l Jay's Scoop23 Feb 202400:14:36

In this episode of "Do This Not That," Jay Schwedelson shares new AI tips and ideas to help improve your marketing and content. He talks about using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini in practical ways, such as summarizing YouTube videos, improving call-to-action button copy, and planning travel itineraries.

Main Discussion Points:

- Using Gemini to summarize YouTube videos into different types of content (newsletters, blogs, social posts)

- Improving call-to-action button copy in emails and social posts by asking ChatGPT to rewrite them with urgency and in first-person

- Being very detailed when prompt ChatGPT to get the most useful information back

- Using ChatGPT to analyze your writing style and generate content ideas

- Asking ChatGPT to create detailed travel itineraries



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EP. 73- How AI is Changing E-Commerce: CMO of $2B Bloomreach Amanda Cole I Expert Quick Tips23 Feb 202400:16:29

This episode of Do This, Not That features guest Amanda Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomreach, an AI and E-commerce company. Amanda discusses how AI is used in E-commerce to provide personalized and relevant shopping experiences. Host Jay and Amanda talk about the future of AI in areas like video creation and how it will transform online shopping.

Key Discussion Points:
- How AI recommends products, surfaces relevant items in searches, and optimizes the shopping experience
- Making AI more accessible and affordable for small E-commerce businesses
- Using AI for data analysis and insights even as an individual
- The potential of AI to have conversational interactions about products
- Ensuring marketing and brand stories resonate emotionally in an AI world

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EP. 71- SECRET to Staying in INBOX! Ask Us ANYTHING21 Feb 202400:11:28

In this episode of "Ask Us Anything", host Jay Schwedelson answers listener questions about an email tactic he recently used to crowdsource ideas for his podcast, as well as some fun hypothetical questions submitted by listeners.

Key Discussion Points:

- Why Jay finds it valuable to occasionally send emails asking listeners for direct input and ideas. It helps build relationships, get useful feedback, and increase future email open rates.

- Examples of effective questions brands and companies can ask their email lists to spur engagement

- Jay's picks for his last fast food meal, whether he'd rather watch The Bachelor or Love is Blind, how long he'd last on Naked and Afraid, and which reality cooking show host he'd most like to hang out with




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EP. 70- TEMU? Text to Video AI?? ! What's Up THIS WEEK20 Feb 202400:05:50

In this week's episode of "What's Up This Week", host Jay discusses some of the latest trends and news in tech, ecommerce, and media, including the explosive growth of shopping app Temu, the beta launch of text-to-video generator Sora from OpenAI, and the abundance of popular reality TV shows airing new seasons.

Key Discussion Points:

- Temu shopping app hits 100 million daily active users after spending $21 million on Super Bowl ads. Jay analyzes Temu's strategy of leveraging social media and shipping loopholes to achieve rapid growth.

- OpenAI previews Soora, an AI that can generate videos from text descriptions. This technology could disrupt media creation. Jay urges listeners to see the preview videos showcasing Soora's current abilities.

- An overload of hit reality shows like The Bachelor, Love is Blind season 3, and more makes it hard to keep up with them all. Jay jokes about having too many options for quality reality TV entertainment.



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EP. 69- 6 LANDING Page TIPS to Instantly Boost Results! Jay's Scoop16 Feb 202400:16:30

In this episode of "Do This, Not That", host Jay talks about improving landing page conversion rates. He shares 6 simple but effective tips that can increase conversions by over 40%. Listeners will learn small tweaks they can make to their landing pages, such as using the same image from their email/ad campaigns, speeding up load times, minimizing form fields, and more.

Main Discussion Points:

- Use the same primary image from your email/ad campaign on your landing page for continuity. This leads to a 15% increase in conversions.

- Speed up load times from click to landing page. Over 30% of traffic is lost if it takes more than 3 seconds.

- Minimize the number of required form fields. Every additional must-fill field leads to an 8% loss of registrants.

- Use a two-step form process if collecting over 8 fields.

- Straight down forms convert better than zig-zag forms by 15%.

- Repeat the offer wording in the call to action button. This leads to a 17% increase.

- Include a supporting testimonial next to the call to action button.



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Ep. 168 - What’s Up THIS WEEK ==> DOWN‼️ Why Performance Will DROP Next Week! 📺 Emily in Paris??📺13 Aug 202400:06:10

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson dives into this week’s hottest topics, from the potential impact of the Democratic National Convention on email engagement to Instagram’s latest changes in metrics. Plus, get a sneak peek into upcoming pop culture releases, including Emily in Paris Season 4 and Vince Vaughn’s new series Bad Monkey. Jay also shares his top Vince Vaughn movie picks!

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Best Moments:

(00:40) The Democratic National Convention and its potential impact on email engagement

(02:07) Instagram’s change in engagement metrics

(03:33) Upcoming pop culture releases: Emily in Paris Season 4 and Bad Monkey

(04:53) Jay’s favorite Vince Vaughn movies

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EP. 68- SECRETS to Boost Contest & Giveaway ROI!! Ask Us ANYTHING14 Feb 202400:12:29

In this week's episode of "Ask Us Anything," Jay Schwedelson answers questions about using contests and giveaways in marketing, as well as sharing his take on red carpet fashion. He provides tips on structuring effective contests and choosing compelling prizes. Listeners can expect to learn best practices for contests and giveaways to help drive engagement and grow their audience.

Main Discussion Points:

- Giving away access and time with key people in your company or industry can result in higher quality leads than typical prizes

- Having 25 winners instead of just 1 leads to over a 400% increase in contest entries

- Contests focused on speed, like rewards for the first 100 people, create excitement

- Jay finds red carpet interviews about celebrity fashion disingenuous



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EP. 67- LINKEDIN Changes to BOOST ENGAGEMENT! What's Up THIS WEEK13 Feb 202400:08:59

In this week's "What's Up" episode, host Jay discusses several interesting marketing and tech developments, including Google's new AI chatbot Gemini, a report on optimal ways to share content on LinkedIn, and the premiere of a new season of the reality show "Love is Blind."

Key Discussion Points:

- Google launches Gemini chatbot- Gemini uses more up-to-date information than ChatGPT and allows users to generate graphics and quizzes.

- LinkedIn algorithm report- Putting external links in LinkedIn posts can reduce reach significantly. Waiting 10 minutes before editing in a link avoids the reach penalty.

- Love is Blind Season 6 premieres- The reality show about couples getting engaged before seeing each other returns for a new season.



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EP. 66- EBOOKS are BORING and Your Consumer Offer is MEH! l Jay's Scoop09 Feb 202400:11:43

In this episode, Jay Schwedelson discusses how marketers can optimize results by carefully considering what they name their content and promotions. He shares research on how subtle naming differences can lead to big improvements in engagement and conversion rates.

Main Discussion Points:

- Naming content "guides" vs "ebooks" leads to 30% higher consumption rates

- "Cheat sheets" outperformed "checklists" by 40%

- Early access promotions convert 25% better than previews

- "Almost gone" crushes "last chance" by 30% more sales



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EP. 65- I Have NO PLAN! | Ask Us ANYTHING07 Feb 202400:07:54

In this episode of the "Ask Us Anything" podcast, host Jay Schwedelson answers listener questions - one work-related and one ridiculous. Jay discusses why he started a YouTube channel and the importance of building an audience over time for new channels/platforms. He also shares a funny story about his laziness when filling up his gas tank.

Main Discussion Points:

- Why Jay started a YouTube channel despite not having a big plan for it yet

- Jay's philosophy of starting new channels/platforms before you necessarily "need" them so that you have an audience already built up when you do want to leverage them



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EP. 64- Big EMOJI Week! What's Up THIS WEEK06 Feb 202400:05:21

In this week's "What's Up" episode, host Jay Schwedelson discusses some of the big marketing and social media happenings related to the upcoming Super Bowl. He covers Meta's latest user numbers for Threads and why it could take off soon, the huge costs of Super Bowl ads, a new spherical LED display in Las Vegas that brands can advertise on, and how emojis can boost email open rates this week.

Key Discussion Points:

- Meta's Threads app now has 130 million monthly active users and could grow more once they add a trends tab feature

- A 32-second Super Bowl ad costs $7 million this year, but can be worth it for the exposure

- Verizon is paying $2 million to advertise on Vegas' new Sphere display during Super Bowl week

- Using a football or trophy emoji as the first character in email subject lines this week can lift open rates 20-30%



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EP. 63- BEST Time to SEND EMAIL Campaign? I Jay's Scoop02 Feb 202400:13:19

In this episode of "Do This, NOT That," host Jay discusses best practices around email marketing, specifically focusing on determining the optimal time to send emails. He tackles common issues that marketers face when trying to find the "best" email send time, and explains why generic advice often doesn't apply. Jay shares data-driven tips for both B2B and consumer email timing based on industry, audience demographics, email type, and more.

Main Discussion Points:

- Why generic "best time to email" advice doesn't work

- Separating your audience into "early riser" vs "midday warrior" industries

- Consumer email engagement broken down by generation

- How the optimal send time changes for newsletters vs offers

- Sending emails "off the hour" to stand out

- The importance of benchmarking your email performance



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EP. 62- EASY 25% Boost to Email Opens! I Ask Us ANYTHING31 Jan 202400:08:31

In this short episode of the Ask Us Anything podcast, host Jay Schwedelson answers two listener questions - one about email marketing tactics involving misspelled or informal words, and one asking for his thoughts on the recent Oscar nominations and snubs. Tune in to hear Jay's direct, honest opinions and some tactical email marketing advice.

Main Discussion Points:

- Using "interjections" like "yikes!", "oh no", etc in email subject lines can significantly lift open rates for both business and consumer email campaigns

- Jay thinks the Barbie movie director Greta Gerwig was snubbed and should have been nominated for major awards for managing to make the Barbie concept into an awesome movie

- Jay doesn't think it makes sense that Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Oscar for Barbie but Margot Robbie wasn't, since the whole cast did great but it wasn't due to any particularly standout acting performances



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EP. 61- BIG Change for TikTok! What's Up THIS WEEK30 Jan 202400:06:29

In this short weekly update episode, host Jay Schwedelson discusses what's happening in the marketing and social media world this week, including major TikTok updates, the attempted comeback of BeReal, Gmail and Yahoo's email authentication rollout, and more.

Key Discussion Points:

- TikTok rolling out ability to upload 30 minute long videos (huge for future of marketing webinars and business content)

- BeReal social media app allowing celebrity and brand accounts starting February 6th (important for influencer marketing)

- Gmail and Yahoo requiring email authentication starting February 1st (check with your email platform to ensure compliance)

- Vanderpump Rules returns this week (according to Jay)

- Guru conference opening registration soon (world's largest free virtual email marketing conference)



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EP. 60- MOST Important Part of Your Website…(GAME CHANGER TIPS!) I Jay's Scoop26 Jan 202400:10:26

In this episode of the podcast, host Jay Schwedelson discusses the importance of the "after they do the thing" pages on websites. These are the pages users land on after taking a desired action like subscribing to a newsletter, registering for a webinar, or making a purchase. Jay explains why these pages represent the most valuable real estate on a website and shares statistics on how additional offers on these pages can convert extremely well.

Main Discussion Points:

- After newsletter subscription pages, additional newsletter sign-up boxes convert at over 50%

- Offers on "Thank you for downloading" pages after content downloads convert at 13% for business marketers

- Additional content downloads on webinar registration confirmation pages convert at over 35%

- Additional offers on post-purchase confirmation pages convert at 18% for consumers



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EP. 59- 25% Increase in CLICKS!! l Ask Us ANYTHING24 Jan 202400:08:49

In this week's "Ask Us Anything" episode, Jay tackles a work question about improving email engagement and a fun question about the strangest job he's had. Listeners will learn tips for making their email campaigns less like wallpaper to stand out and drive more clicks. Jay also shares a humorous story from his high school job.

Main Discussion Points:

- Why high open rates but low click through rates happen in email campaigns

- Study showing inserting a letter format email between template emails lifts engagement

- Doing a format departure from your template for 1 out of every 3 emails

- Jay's high school job putting sensors on clothing at The Limited to try and meet girls



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SPECIAL LIMITED SERIES: ===> Content CREATION vs. Content CURATION 🚽 <=== | BATHROOM Break #16 (COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That)12 Aug 202400:11:32

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray from the Marketing Millennials podcast and Jay Schwedelson from the Do This Not That Podcast and Subjectline.com discuss the concept of content curation versus content creation and how Daniel built a following of over 1 million people using this tactic.

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Best Moments:

(00:54) Daniel and Jay's sleep schedules and bedtime routines

(01:44) Overview of the episode's topic: content curation vs. content creation

(02:21) Setting the stage: curation vs. creation in retail (Apple vs. Amazon)

(03:04) The importance of having good taste in content curation

(03:30) How Daniel fell into content curation on LinkedIn

(04:24) Daniel's filtering process: "Would I share this in a group chat?"

(05:24) The value of curation: saving time and finding the best content

(06:36) Daniel's initial goal: amplifying other marketing voices

(07:28) Curation as a foundation for building expertise and authority

(08:21) Curation gets a bad rap, but it's a valuable practice

(09:27) Curation should be part of growing a personal brand

(09:30) Subjectline.com as an example of curation in the email marketing space

(10:12) Finding early trends on platforms like Twitter and Reddit

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EP. 58- VIDEO in EMAIL Marketing?? What's Up THIS WEEK23 Jan 202400:06:08

In this week's "What's Up This Week" episode, host Jay Schwedelson discusses some of the big happenings this week, including Apple's new VR headset, using email marketing to promote video content, and the upcoming season of The Bachelor reality TV show.

Main Discussion Points:

- Apple's Vision VR headset presales sell out in 18 minutes

- The best way to get video content watched via email marketing is using a screenshot with a big red "play" button

- Jay is excited for the upcoming 28th season of The Bachelor with the new Bachelor, Joey the tennis pro



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EP. 57- GMAIL & YAHOO Email Changes YOU NEED TO KNOW! I Expert Quick Tips19 Jan 202400:30:52

In this episode of Do This, NOT That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Alison Cooley, the Director of Growth Marketing at Marigold, about upcoming changes to Gmail and Yahoo's email deliverability requirements that go into effect on February 1st. They explain the four key requirements, dispel myths about the changes, and share resources to help listeners ensure compliance. Expect to learn practical steps to authenticate your emails, keep spam complaints low, implement one-click unsubscribe links, and process unsubscribes faster.

Key Discussion Points
- The 4 key deliverability requirements from Gmail and Yahoo
- Authenticating your emails (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Keeping spam complaints under 0.3%
- Adding a one-click unsubscribe header
- Processing unsubscribes within 2 days



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Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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EP. 56- DUMP Dead Email Addresses? I Ask Us ANYTHING17 Jan 202400:11:20

In this episode of "Ask Us Anything", host Jay Schwedelson answers a work question about whether to remove non-engaged email addresses from email lists, and a "ridiculous question" about his thoughts on waiters not writing down orders at restaurants.

Key Discussion Points:

- Removing non-engaged email addresses after 2+ years of inactivity to improve metrics and deliverability

- Still using non-engaged emails for targeting on platforms like LinkedIn and Meta

- An anecdote about a frustrating restaurant experience with a waiter not writing down the order

- Jay's strong belief that it's not impressive for waiters to memorize orders, it often leads to mistakes, and he will continue requesting written orders



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Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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