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Daily Edition · Page 9

THE DAILY INDEX

Technology, AI, software, security, crypto and business

NEWS & TRENDS

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YOU CAN NOW HIRE SOMEONE TO RETURN ALL THOSE UNWANTED GIFTS

A growing post-holiday industry has emerged around paid return services as shoppers outsource the hassle of returning unwanted gifts to gig workers and startups like ReturnQueen. Platforms such as Taskrabbit have reported sharp increases in return-related bookings. With returns now a standard part of holiday shopping, these services appeal to people willing to pay for convenience. E-commerce friction continues to create new demand for labor rather than eliminating it.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 4 min

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ADVERTISING WILL BOOM IN 2026, BUT HOLLYWOOD IS AT RISK OF BEING LEFT BEHIND

Advertising spend is forecast to rise again in 2026, but most of the gains will go to tech platforms like Meta, YouTube, and TikTok. TV continues to lose share despite stable topline figures, and even streaming growth is slowing. Entertainment companies are trying to attract smaller advertisers through programmatic tools, but face a structural disadvantage against digital platforms.

hollywoodreporter.com · 3 min

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5 PRICING IDEAS

SaaS companies are using pricing and packaging changes to guide upgrades and add value without cutting list prices. One company cut a Pro AI discount from 50% to 20% and raised the price from $19 to $30 to steer users toward Pro. Another company reduced its plans from five to two by moving most users to pay-as-you-go, which removed usage caps and lowered decision friction. Other examples include replacing generic pricing page banners with value-specific messages, selling short-term seasonal seats, and increasing usage limits for paid users as a promotion instead of lowering prices.

newsletter.pricingsaas.com · 2 min

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LEMME MARKETING STRATEGY: HOW THE BRAND SCALED FROM DTC BUZZ TO MASS RETAIL

Lemme scaled by turning trust into a system and sequencing channels with intent. It led with benefit-first products designed to be understood in seconds, then used creator gifting as a repeatable UGC engine that educated buyers through routines rather than hype. DTC served as the story and testing ground, Target functioned as validation, and Walmart delivered scale. Packaging, PDPs, and messaging were kept consistent across social, site, and shelf. Retail expansion doubled as a credibility signal, while compliance guardrails ensured claims and creator content stayed controlled.

brandvm.com · 11 min

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MARKETING EFFICIENCY RATIO: HOW TO CALCULATE AND IMPROVE YOURS

The marketing efficiency ratio (MER) shows how much total revenue marketing generates for each $1 spent and gives a top-level view of overall performance across all channels. It is calculated as total revenue divided by total marketing spend. A sample result of 5.0 means $5 in revenue for every $1 spent. The metric cuts through attribution noise, but it does not show which campaigns perform best. A good result depends on margins and business model rather than a universal benchmark. The ratio works best when tracked consistently over time and paired with metrics like ROAS and LTV to explain changes.

blog.hubspot.com · 12 min

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