The Daily Index — Tuesday, November 21, 2023 · TLDR Index

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MARKETING LEADERS URGE X CEO LINDA YACCARINO TO STEP DOWN ‘BEFORE HER REPUTATION IS DAMAGED’

Brand chiefs and marketing leaders are urging X CEO Linda Yaccarino to resign from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform to preserve her reputation. She has shown no inclination to step down despite facing pressure, growing criticism from leading advertising executives, and a temporary ad suspension by major advertisers on the platform.

thewrap.com · 3 min

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INSTAGRAM THREADS MISSED A MOMENT TO SHINE, AS OPENAI’S DRAMA TOOK PLACE ON X

Threads missed the chance to compete with X during the OpenAI scandal. Journalists were primarily breaking news on X, sharing the latest in the boardroom drama, the threatened employee exodus, the move to perhaps reinstate Altman, and then Microsoft’s Monday morning that Altman and Brockman had joined the company to lead a new AI team.

techcrunch.com · 4 min

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ANIMALZ'S TIERED AI CONTENT STRATEGY

The CEO of Animalz developed a 3-tier system for leveraging AI content. Tier 1 content is strategic assets with the highest value, which should be created internally with little to no aid from AI tools. Tier 2 is outsourced premium content, which you might use AI to craft the brief or a basic outline for, but you’d want to be as high-touch as possible. Tier 3 is high-volume AI-generated content, which includes lower-priority SEO content and website pages that help with overall domain authority.

news.marketingpowerups.com · 4 min

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9 DISCOUNT CODE IDEAS BACKED BY REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES TO INSPIRE YOU

This article shares discount code strategies while tracing the historical use of coupons from traditional to online marketing, citing examples such as Coca-Cola's early initiatives. It emphasizes the appeal of discounts to consumers, mentions endorsements from notable personalities like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, and delineates strategies from early bird discounts to referral discounts with diverse company illustrations.

optinmonster.com · 10 min

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KLAVIYO: THE 2023 CONSUMER SPENDING REPORT

Klaviyo and Qualtrics surveyed over 3,000 consumers to get a pulse on spending trends, the impact of inflation, and potential impacts on shopping during the upcoming holiday season. This report provides insights into current economic perceptions, current vs. future spending, and holiday shopping plans in the U.S.

klaviyocms.wpengine.com · 18 min

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MICROSOFT'S FESTIVE SEASON MARKETING PLAYBOOK

This playbook provides a comprehensive guide for holiday ad campaigns. It stresses the significance of initiating campaigns in October to tap into heightened web traffic and capitalize on consumers actively seeking deals. It also digs into consumer preferences for online shopping during the festive period, highlighting trends in deal-seeking behavior and advocating for diverse ad strategies covering mobile, CTV/video, and search platforms.

about.ads.microsoft.com · 15 min

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A NEW NORTH STAR GROWTH METRIC FOR COMPANIES OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

Average revenue per employee (ARR divided by the number of full-time employees) is an indicator of how healthy a growing company is. It’s an efficiency metric that helps companies keep headcount at a reasonable size, relative to revenue. Companies should avoid going below $200,000 ARR per FTE wherever possible.

kevanlee.substack.com · 3 min

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TRAVEL INVENTED LOYALTY AS WE KNOW IT. NOW IT’S TIME FOR REINVENTION.

Travel loyalty programs have morphed into profit centers, yet some have drifted from their intended purpose. Disillusionment among customers due to post-pandemic changes like devalued points and increased rule changes has led to decreased loyalty, challenging brands to rethink and transform loyalty programs beyond tangible rewards.

mckinsey.com · 10 min

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HOW MUCH DOES SEO COST?

This article highlights the significance of time, effort, and collaborative engagement between businesses and SEO professionals. It challenges the oversimplified notion of SEO as a hands-off process, emphasizing the need for strategic planning, cohesive partnerships, and a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted expenses associated with achieving impactful SEO outcomes.

searchengineland.com · 14 min