

Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Kate Ahl
The Simple Pin Podcast delivers weekly Pinterest marketing tips, updates, and stories of how business owners are finding success on the platform. Every Wednesday a new show airs to showcase how this powerful platform is helping millions of small business owners acheive their goals of sales and lead gen. Simple Pin Media delivers weekly Pinterest marketing advice using data-driven results. Keep it simple, be authentic, and pin with purpose. Learn more at simplepinmedia.com
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Jan 28, 2026 • 5min
Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #2 - Human Connection
Human connection is still needed. Trust recession and AI picking up on nuance. In this quick take, I just want to remind you that you bring something valuable to the table that AI can’t replace. Lean into that big time as you go through 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Jan 21, 2026 • 55min
Thoughts on 2026, AI and Finding Your Voice in Business with Meaghan Williamson
AI is taking over many conversations and platforms. It’s been an active conversation as it relates to Pinterest, but there is room for us to see it in a positive rather than a negative light. That’s what Meaghan Williamson and I are chatting about in this episode. Podcast we mentioned - The Last Intervention: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-invention/id1839942885 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvwphwviRgA Meagan Williamson —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Jan 14, 2026 • 5min
Kate's Take: Quick thoughts on Pinterest marketing #1
Your 5-minute dose of Pinterest marketing in real time. Twice a month, Kate Ahl shares her unfiltered thoughts on the latest Pinterest trends and updates that matter to your business. Quick insights from the founder of Simple Pin Media—because you don't have time for fluff.Pinterest Predicts 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Jan 7, 2026 • 36min
An interview with the mastermind behind Pinterest Predicts 2026
Pinterest Predicts 2026 is here, and the list of 21 predictions is amazing! But who created this list? How did they come up with the ideas? What data were pulled in, and how did they interpret that data? I wanted to speak with the creator, leader, and mastermind behind this massive research project. Sydney Stanback joins me on this podcast to talk about how this report came to be and what she has learned from being part of the development of Pinterest Predicts for 6 years. This was a fun conversation. I know you’ll love it. Pinterest Predicts - 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Dec 17, 2025 • 21min
Pinterest Search – Where it is and where it’s going
Pinterest has just added its new AI-powered assistant. It’s so fun and opens up the door to new opportunities with search. Let’s talk about where we are as it relates to Pinterest search, what the future looks like, and some tips for leveraging the platform for your business growth. This podcast and video were created in partnership with Pinterest. I am part of the Pinterest educator program, and their team helped me build and create this episode. Article to read and reference - Pinterest leans into search as Gen Z adoption surges Say hello to Pinterest Assistant: Revolutionizing the way you shop online Link to podcast - Podcast - Jay Schwedelson—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Dec 10, 2025 • 21min
New Features Released on Pinterest {2025}
Pinterest has been releasing at least 2-3 updates per month to its platform. All with the idea of helping to better the experience for the pinner, content creators and advertisers. Let’s go month by month, all the way back to May of 2025, to see what the latest updates have been on Pinterest and who they benefit.Intro - Call to Action: If you want to stay up to date on all of the changes and updates happening on Pinterest make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter. We send out our Pinterest Made Simple newsletter on Wednesday and it’s filled with everything you need to know. Go to simplepinmedia.com/newsletter —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Dec 3, 2025 • 22min
How to get started on Pinterest if you're a new e-commerce brand
Are you an ecommerce seller new to Pinterest marketing? This episode covers everything you need to launch your e-commerce brand on the platform: account setup, creating high-converting Pins and videos, Pinterest SEO, and the daily strategy that drives qualified traffic in 30-60 days.With almost 600 million users and 80% actively searching for products to buy, Pinterest is a goldmine for online stores. Learn how to tap into it without spending a fortune on adsIntro - Call to Action: Ready to make Q1 2026 your breakout quarter? Let Pinterest be your growth engine. From building a high-performing account from the ground up to creating scroll-stopping images that drive clicks and saves, to running ads that deliver 5x return on ad spend—we've got the Pinterest expertise to match your goals. Visit simplepinmedia.com/services to schedule your free consultation and discover which Pinterest strategy will unlock your 2026 success.Podcast on Pinterest boardsPinterest Assistant Latest shopping features in 2025Pinterest Trends—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Nov 19, 2025 • 25min
This is the foundational thing that makes Pinterest different
In a recent conversation with one of my Pinterest educator friends we discussed some hurdles that marketers might have regarding using Pinterest. Namely, how boards work on Pinterest. For me, this was a lightbulb moment. I hadn’t really thought about how boards worked on Pinterest. I’ve always just know. For the first I empathized with the concept being one that would cause some marketers to be confused. In order to help overcome any misunderstandings people might have about boards, I wanted to teach more about the history, the concept, and how this can help marketers reach more people on Pinterest. I thought it would be best to partner with Pinterest and pull together definitions, resources, and workflows for how to be utilize boards for Pinterest marketing. Important links mentioned:Video from Ben SilbermannPinterest Educator ProgramProduct tagging on PinterestUnderstanding Sections on Pinterest—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Nov 12, 2025 • 18min
Using Pinterest Predicts Weekly
Discover how Pinterest Predicts Weekly gives you a crystal ball into consumer trends before they go mainstream. Includes actionable examples!Intro - Call to Action: Want these insights delivered to your inbox every Wednesday? Subscribe to our free Wednesday Weekly newsletter - Pinterest Made Simple - and get the latest Pinterest Predicts breakdown plus actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.An example of Pinterest Presents Weekly - https://view.highspot.com/viewer/253a5831c7f49371913278007c9a65be Pinterest Trends Pinterest Templates – Simple Pin Shop —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Nov 5, 2025 • 22min
The Latest Shop Features On Pinterest
We're revisiting Pinterest's Verified Merchant Program with a timely update for product sellers. If you haven't connected your shop on Pinterest yet—or you're looking to diversify where customers discover your products—this is your sign to get started. In this episode, we break down the current status of the VMP program, refresh the key requirements and features, and answer the questions you've been asking. Perfect for e-commerce sellers who want to tap into Pinterest's high-intent shopping audience and expand beyond their current traffic sources. We cover: what's new with Pinterest shopping in 2025, catalog setup essentials, common merchant confusion points, and how to feature your products effectively now that shop tabs have changed.If you’re looking to get your shop set up with Pinterest we can help ready your Pinterest account with our eCommerce kickstart package. From audit, to clean and build of your account, connecting you with a developer that can help troubleshoot any shop connections, and make sure you nail your images, this package is perfect for shop owners looking to jump into Pinterest to promote their product. Pinterest Marketing For Shops Important links:The Verified Merchant Program | Pinterest Business help Shopping on Pinterest | Pinterest Business help What To Know About The Pinterest Verified Merchant Program —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram


