Do Ya Know?
Top Posts of The Week
- Get your Vitamin D! This Minute Maid billboard is hollowed out to let the sunshine pour through.
- Nickelodeon gets a new look for the first time in 14 years.
- Pull around: AI chatbots are coming to the Wendy’s drive-thru.
- ICYMI, here are all the updates and insights from the TikTok World 2023 event.
What We Learned
Monday: When it comes to paid ads on Reddit, throw out the assets you use for other platforms. Keep it conversational, remove the emojis, be helpful and brief, have a sense of humor, and stay self-aware.
Tuesday: If you’re not testing these 6 email marketing automations, you’re leaving money on the table… or you’re abandoning opportunities in your cart, if you will.
Wednesday: Do you know when to use a poll and when to opt for a survey: yes or no? These 4 tips will help you collect better insights from your audience.
Thursday: Don’t be the first person to comment on your own post… and other quick LinkedIn algorithm hacks to keep on hand.
Join The Conversation
Kaleigh asked, “Do you boost most marketing-related posts, even if it’s just a few dollars to jumpstart activity, or do you put a larger budget into a few key posts?”
Gabriela asked, “If you’ve ever considered starting a podcast but haven’t yet, what has stopped you until now?”
Kelsey asked, “Is there a source for where I can learn or find trending memes or TikTok trends?”
Megan asked, “For a B2B, super small business, what’s the best way to grow LinkedIn followers?”
5 Tips for Marketers Who Hate Writing
If a blank document and a blinking cursor make you a little nauseous, you’re not alone.
Not all of us find our way to marketing through a comms degree and a love for language, but most generalists will have to help out with content—sometimes at scale—to keep up.
So, we put together 5 tips to get you further down the page over on the Carney blog.
Strawberry Mimosa
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange juice fresh squeezed or store bought with pulp (chilled)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 25-ounce bottle champagne
Steps
- Add orange juice and strawberries to blender and blend until smooth.
- With champagne flute tilted at a 45-degree angle, slowly fill glass halfway with champagne.
- Top with orange-strawberry juice mixture. Garnish with strawberry and orange slices optional.
Did Ya Know?
Answer: Flowers. 💐
According to data from the National Retail Federation, 67% of polled consumers report gifting flowers on Mother’s Day, followed by special outings (55%), gift cards (45%), and clothing (38%).
