The Daily Index — Tuesday, January 21, 2025 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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TIKTOK IS BACK ONLINE BUT ITS ULTIMATE FATE IN AMERICA STILL LIES IN TRUMP'S HANDS

While TikTok has credited Trump for restoring the app, its long-term future is uncertain. ByteDance has resisted selling even though potential buyers have expressed interest, including groups led by Frank McCourt and Kevin O'Leary. Despite the temporary victory, TikTok's future hinges on negotiations, with some Republican lawmakers pushing for a complete sale before lifting the ban.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 6 min

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THE FUTURE OF MARKETING IS INCLUSIVE, NOT BECAUSE IT'S CURRENT, BUT BECAUSE IT'S NECESSARY

Research shows progressive advertising increases sales, loyalty, and brand pricing power. Authentic representation is growing, with brands like Vanish and Nike co-creating solutions that resonate with diverse communities. AI-driven bias audits support more inclusive messaging.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

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ARE YOU ONE OF US? HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE (AND WIN THEIR TRUST)

Use your audience's language to show you understand their world. Be mindful of cultural and social nuances, avoiding offensive symbols or language that could alienate customers. Segment your audience and personalize content. Highlight a shared challenge to create connection and alignment. Keep the tone conversational and avoid overly promotional language.

conversion-rate-experts.com · 6 min

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RETHINKING EVENT PROMOTION

Buyers are experiencing ‘event fatigue'. The key to increasing attendance lies in audience strategy. Segment your list by key personas, test timing and channels, and follow up multiple times to secure registrations. Focus on what resonates with your audience, and adjust your approach based on what works best.

linkedin.com · 1 min

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AHREFS' NEW "PATCHES" FEATURES

Patches make it much easier to implement SEO changes. To use it, install a piece of JavaScript on your site to allow Ahrefs to make client-side changes, then run your site through the "Site Audit" tool. After that's done you can identify issues with title tags, meta descriptions, and internal links that can be fixed on your website directly via Ahrefs.

linkedin.com · 1 min

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IS CAPCUT COMING BACK?

CapCut, the video-editing app owned by ByteDance, remains inaccessible to US users. While TikTok was restored after efforts from President Trump, it's unclear if CapCut will return.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 1 min

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WHY CUSTOMERS WANT FREEDOM FROM CHOICE (AND HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE IT TO SELL MORE)

Minimizing choices reduces decision anxiety and increases conversions. Focus on high-value products, tailor messaging to customer goals or industries, and simplify decisions by narrowing options. Position your brand by identifying the problem you solve and your target audience. Guide customers with transparent pros, cons, and situations where your product may not fit.

fronterabrands.com · 4 min

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ALIGNING YOUR GTM STRATEGY: 8 METRICS YOU CAN'T IGNORE

Focus on Total Relevant Market (TRM) accounts to identify growth opportunities, pipeline growth rate to track customer engagement, and time-to-first value to demonstrate ROI quickly. Metrics like net revenue retention (NRR) highlight upsell potential, while the GTM efficiency ratio ensures resources are maximized.

gtmonday.substack.com · 4 min

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DECISION MAKING PSYCHOLOGY: WHY DECISION MAKERS SKIP YOUR PROPOSAL

Decision fatigue affects decision-makers who make 35,000 decisions daily, often leading to proposal rejection. Proposals should focus on the recipient's pain points, with personalization, clear structure, and scannable formats to reduce cognitive overload. Address risks early, use emotional triggers, and end with a strong call to action.

freshproposals.com · 7 min

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10 GROWTH TACTICS THAT NEVER WORK (95 MINUTE PODCAST)

Rather than copying competitors' growth tactics, use competitor analysis to gather inspiration and identify patterns while focusing on your own research and testing.

lennysnewsletter.com

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MORE TV SHOWS NEED TO TAKE A PAGE FROM 'SEVERANCE'S MARKETING

Apple TV+ created buzz for Severance Season 2 with a Grand Central pop-up event and an unconventional email campaign.

collider.com · 3 min