The Daily Index — Friday, March 15, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Marketing

REDDIT INTRODUCES A NEW AD FORMAT THAT LOOKS SIMILAR TO POSTS MADE BY USERS

Reddit revealed new free-form ads that mirror user posts, aiming to bolster engagement and advertiser interest ahead of its IPO. The new format will offer flexibility in content creation and quick information delivery inspired by popular megathreads. While advertisers may benefit from enhanced engagement, users might perceive ads blending with regular content as intrusive.

techcrunch.com · 2 min

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ADVERTISING BUDGETS ARE SHIFTING DUE TO PRIVACY LEGISLATION, SIGNAL LOSS, IAB FINDS

90% of ad buyers are shifting personalization tactics as a result of increased privacy legislation and signal loss, with ad budgets increasingly allocated to channels that leverage first-party data, such as CTV, retail media, and social media. One challenge marketers are likely to face as they focus more on first-party data is a lack of interoperability between these channels, which makes it harder to assess effectiveness.

marketingdive.com · 3 min

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USE THE ENDOWMENT EFFECT TO INCREASE PERCEIVED VALUE

The endowment effect is when people irrationally overvalue things once they have a sense of ownership over them. Potential customers will value your product more if you can give them the feeling that they own it. Free trials and test drives make customers feel this way even though they haven’t bought anything. A money-back guarantee allows people to truly own something with minimal risk. Giveaways make the customer used to the paid experience. Using “you” or “your” in copywriting subtly makes the reader feel more ownership.

writeon.beehiiv.com · 3 min

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HOW TO WRITE BETTER CAPTIONS

This interview with marketers from a renowned copywriting agency discusses strategies for crafting compelling social media captions. The interviewees stress the significance of authenticity, clarity, and relatability in engaging audiences and building brand credibility. Brands can create more impactful and memorable content by focusing on genuine communication and avoiding overly sales-oriented or artificial language.

milkkarten.net · 5 min

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YAHOO NEWS IS LAUNCHING A CREATORS PROGRAM TO PUBLISH LIFESTYLE CONTENT

Yahoo is testing a new creator program that will allow certain writers to publish and monetize stories under the Yahoo News brand. The draw to creators is the chance to expand their audience bases while earning ad and affiliate revenue. 21 creators have been invited to join the platform’s beta test. Yahoo plans to expand its creator network into the hundreds over the next couple of months.

fastcompany.com · 4 min

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TIKTOK ADDS SEARCH INSIGHTS TO BETTER INFORM CONTENT STRATEGIES

Creator Search Insights, a new analytics element on TikTok, gives creators insight into topics people are searching for on TikTok. Creators can see which topics are most popular based on a popularity score or the Recommended Topic label next to the search term. TikTok is also building “search value” into its Creator Rewards Program calculations, enabling creators to increase their payouts by uploading videos that align with search trends.

socialmediatoday.com · 2 min

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WHY VISITORS ABANDON BECAUSE THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY’LL GET

The three most common problems with value propositions are failing to make it clear what the product or service does, forgetting to mention valuable benefits, and neglecting to tell your prospect what will happen if they buy. Always use plain and clear language to describe value propositions, particularly for complex products or services. Ensure that all elements of value are listed on websites so visitors understand the full benefits. Make the post-sale experience clear so users know what to expect - this can be achieved with a future-pacing flowchart.

conversion-rate-experts.com · 8 min

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HOW FUSING OPPOSITES CREATES VALUE FOR BRANDS

Both-ism is a cultural phenomenon where contradictory elements coexist harmoniously, influencing trends in commerce, technology, and social dynamics. Some examples include omni-commerce fusing digital and brick-and-mortar, 'worcation' or 'bleisure', and alcohol-free spirits for mocktails. Brands can offer innovative solutions and offer novel experiences by embracing both sides of a dichotomy.

brandingstrategyinsider.com · 4 min

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CORPORATE BUDGET HACKS: HOW TO FIND MORE MONEY

This piece contains budgeting hacks and budget management tips from a CMO’s perspective. Always budget for holdbacks and headcount holdbacks, but do not name it a “slush fund” or “extra headcount” as finance teams may eliminate them. Plan for a “grab bag” for great ideas that aren’t in the budget but that could be activated quickly if budget becomes available. This post also includes a template for what a summary budget page should cover — plan, actuals, forecast, left to spend, YoY increases, and more.

carilu.com · 5 min

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THERE’S NO OVERNIGHT FIX FOR “MORE ENGAGEMENT”

The key to engagement is to prioritize your consumers’ experiences and reward their contributions, leaving them wanting to engage with your brand time and time again.

linkedin.com · 1 min

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45 TIME-TESTED COPYWRITING HEADLINES

45 headline templates for writing hooks for blog posts, carousel titles, FB ads, and landing page openers.

linkedin.com · 2 min

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WHOOPS! AMAZON SERVED COSTLY ADS FOR PRODUCTS PEOPLE COULDN'T ACTUALLY BUY

Amazon's ad system charged a seller almost $300,000 for ads targeting California, where they couldn't sell their products due to state regulations, despite them flagging the issue to the company.

engadget.com · 2 min