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The P*rnhub Email Recap Marketing Strategy

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Jan 14, 2026
Explore a daring email marketing stunt inspired by a certain adult site, raising questions about open rates versus spam risk. The hosts dissect the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and how AI compounds this issue. Discover the debate over hiring strategies focusing on overqualified candidates and the implications of a high alpha versus low beta approach. Finally, they argue that in today's commoditized market, brand identity and narrative are the last strongholds for businesses.
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ANECDOTE

Email Stunt That Trades Opens For Trust

  • Neil and Eric discuss a Pornhub-style email subject line that mimics a personal recap to drive opens.
  • They warn the stunt may land in spam and damage brand trust despite high open rates.
INSIGHT

Speed Versus Reliability On Social Platforms

  • X moves much faster than LinkedIn for breaking news and traction.
  • Faster platforms often surface unverified claims before corrections appear.
INSIGHT

Telephone Effect Powers Online Misinformation

  • Misinformation spreads like the childhood telephone game where messages morph as they're passed.
  • Eric warns AI will amplify web misinformation because models train on noisy sources.
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