In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson answers questions from listeners in the "Ask Us Anything" segment. He addresses both work-related and ridiculous questions, providing insights on marketing tactics and sharing personal anecdotes.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:34) Marketing tactics that no longer perform well(02:24) First name personalization in email subject lines becoming ineffective(03:19) The negative impact of stock photos on engagement(04:45) The downsides of buying cold email lists(06:10) Introduction of Marigold, the podcast sponsor(07:04) Jay's personal experience with holiday cards=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson provides a quick rundown of the latest developments in business, marketing, and pop culture. He covers a range of topics, from new AI features on social media platforms to email marketing trends and entertainment news.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:02) X (formerly Twitter) releases Grok AI chatbot to all users(02:08) LinkedIn updates video metrics visibility on mobile app(03:53) Pinterest releases "Pinterest Predicts 2024" trend forecast(05:44) New email subject line trends for B2B and consumer marketing(06:32) Netflix show recommendation: Is It Cake? Holiday Edition(07:38) Announcement of Paris and Nicole: The Encore on Peacock=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson discuss often overlooked marketing real estate and share actionable tips to maximize these spaces for better engagement and results.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:48) Brief discussion on Spotify Wrapped results(01:51) Introduction to the main topic: valuable marketing real estate(02:07) Email signatures: An underutilized marketing space(03:04) PS sections in emails: Boosting click-through rates(03:31) Thank you pages: Turning them into opportunities for additional offers(04:28) Welcome emails: Setting the tone with a strong first impression(04:52) Instagram highlights and pinned posts: Creative ways to showcase key content(05:45) Voicemail creativity: Adding value to missed calls(06:37) LinkedIn features: Making the most of away messages and featured links=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson explores the unique marketing opportunities during the holiday season, emphasizing the power of recap-style content inspired by Spotify Wrapped. He shares actionable tips on leveraging personalized recaps to engage audiences and highlights examples for both B2B and consumer marketing. Jay also adds a touch of humor with a lighthearted segment on family gatherings and Spotify Wrapped anticipation.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:40) The holiday season as a marketing gift(01:54) Introduction to the Spotify Wrapped concept(02:59) Statistics on recap-style content effectiveness(03:17) Examples of recap-style content for marketing campaigns(05:08) Using recap content for social media engagement(06:28) Introduction to Marigold's loyalty program optimization guide(07:22) "Since You Didn't Ask" segment on family gatherings and awkward conversations(08:49) Discussion on whether to tell someone about food in their teeth(09:55) Jay's anticipation of his own Spotify Wrapped=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Morgan J Ingram, founder and CEO of AMP Creative. They discuss the power of leveraging internal influencers and transforming company teams into dynamic content engines. Morgan shares his journey into content creation, strategies for engaging employees as brand advocates, and the significance of personality-led marketing in today's AI-driven landscape. The conversation also touches on overcoming common challenges in content creation and effective public speaking tips for marketers.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:40) Morgan's journey into content creation(03:51) Concept of turning employees into company influencers(05:32) Addressing concerns about employees becoming "stars"(08:53) Strategies for content creation across different channels(10:49) Common pitfalls in content creation and engagement(13:30) The importance of personality-led marketing in the age of AI(15:05) Morgan's tips for effective public speaking=================================================================Guest Bio:Morgan J Ingram is the founder and CEO of AMP Creative, a company that helps executives and founders create credible content that converts. With over 167,000 followers on LinkedIn, Morgan is a well-known figure in the B2B marketing universe. He started his content creation journey in 2016 and has since become an expert in leveraging internal influencers for business growth. Morgan is passionate about helping businesses harness the power of their teams to drive authentic and impactful marketing strategies.Morgan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjingramamp/Morgan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjingram/=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this engaging episode of Do This, Not That, Jay Schwedelson tackles a wide array of questions in the "Ask Us Anything" segment, blending marketing insights with practical advice on topics ranging from budget optimization to personal queries like dating advice.=================================================================Key Discussion Points:(01:12) Strategies for trimming marketing budgets effectively while still targeting the right buyers(01:37) Tips on targeting businesses based on employee size for better campaign efficiency(02:50) Importance of cleaning email databases by removing "never opened" segments to improve deliverability and engagement(03:41) The value of profiling the top 20% of your database to identify and target ideal customers(04:11) Insights on how different types of email addresses can be indicative of consumer credit scores and targeting(04:42) Promotion of Marigold’s loyalty program optimization guide, enhancing customer retention strategies(05:49) A light-hearted turn into dating advice, demonstrating the broad range of listener questions Jay addresses(06:35) Jay’s personal and humorous take on a dating advice question from a listener=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson discusses recent Black Friday trends, email marketing tactics, and shares entertainment recommendations. He analyzes sales data, the impact of AI on conversion rates, and surprising findings from email subject line performance. Jay also provides TV and movie suggestions and announces the upcoming Certified Guru email certification program.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:56) Black Friday sales data and AI impact on conversion rates(02:28) Email marketing trends for Black Friday 2023 vs. 2022(04:54) The surprising effectiveness of the word "wicked" in email subject lines(06:17) TV and movie recommendations(07:38) Announcement about the upcoming Certified Guru email certification program=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of micro-influencer deals and share their personal experiences with such arrangements. They provide insights into different types of influencer deals, pricing structures, and best practices for both companies and influencers.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:07) Jay's recent colonoscopy experience(02:17) Overview of micro-influencer deals(03:24) Typical structure of influencer deals(04:21) Different types of influencer deals (affiliate, one-off, long-term)(06:39) The process of negotiating and executing influencer deals(08:08) Value of micro-influencer deals for various businesses(08:52) Importance of maintaining an influencer's authentic voice(09:21) The role of briefs in influencer collaborations(10:29) Benefits of long-term influencer partnerships(11:34) Hosts' lunch plans and preferences=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson discusses the importance of using effective social proof in marketing strategies. He emphasizes the need for quantifiable metrics and contextual details in testimonials and reviews to significantly increase conversion rates. Jay provides actionable insights on how to incorporate compelling social proof across various marketing channels.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:40) Introduction to social proof and its importance in marketing(02:09) The ineffectiveness of generic and vague social proof(02:44) The power of quantifiable metrics in testimonials(05:39) The impact of contextual details in social proof(06:48) Incorporating effective social proof in various marketing channels(07:46) Sponsor message for Marigold email platforms(08:26) Personal anecdotes about holiday gatherings and social interactions(10:41) Announcement of upcoming free email certification program=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Russ Perry, CEO and founder of Design Pickle, about applied creativity and innovative approaches to problem-solving in business and personal life. They discuss how to incorporate creativity into various aspects of life, practical examples, and the importance of balancing professional expertise with encouraging creativity in others.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:32) Russ Perry's journey to founding Design Pickle(04:46) The concept of "piggyback design" and its application in business(08:10) Applied creativity and its importance in various aspects of life(11:29) Practical examples of applied creativity, including the "Sabbath box" experiment(14:38) Implementing creativity on a quarterly basis in different life areas(16:52) Balancing professional expertise with encouraging children's creativity(19:55) Resources for connecting with Russ Perry and learning more about applied creativity=================================================================Guest Bio:Russ Perry is the CEO and founder of Design Pickle, the world's largest subscription creative service. With over 2,000,000 designs delivered, Design Pickle has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list for several consecutive years. Russ is passionate about problem-solving and applying creativity to various aspects of life and business. He hosts the Jar of Genius podcast and is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals unlock their creative potential. A speaker, sci-fi and D&D enthusiast, Russ combines his expertise in people and technology to help leaders scale without losing their minds.Russ' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russperry/Russ' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russperry/=================================================================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 from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.