Intro

Sometimes Jay Schwedelson gets deep about data or strategy—but this time, he’s answering your weirdest, most random questions. From nonprofit marketing tips that actually work to his all-time favorite reality TV obsession (yes, he has strong opinions), this episode swings from helpful to hilarious in the best way.

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Best Moments:

(01:15) Why first-person CTAs like “Count me in” or “Yes, I want to help” drive higher clicks for nonprofits

(03:00) The 75-word rule that separates good emails from ignored ones

(05:34) Why showing real human faces—not AI ones—boosts engagement by 38%

(05:58) The bold prediction that “humanity will be the algorithm” in 2026

(07:45) Jay crowns Love Is Blind Season 9 as the best (and most unhinged) reality TV ever made

(08:30) Why he can’t stand true crime—and what that says about us all

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