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01GENERAL

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As a busy marketer, you know the importance of having a schedule. You'll also know how difficult it is to find time for L&D within that schedule.

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03STRATEGIES & TACTICS

MIXED METHODS EXPERIMENTATION: 4 POWERFUL USE CASES + EXAMPLES

Mixed Methods Experimentation combines multiple user research methods to overcome the limitations of each individual methodology and to understand the why behind given results. For example, when optimizing a product description page, start with UX research to understand user blockers and concerns, then use those insights to prioritize hypotheses to validate in A/B tests. Alternatively, it can be useful to pair A/B testing with user research simultaneously to help explain the winning test result.

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THE RAMEN BRAND WITH AN INTERVIEW SHOW

immi's TikTok show “Ramen on the Street” asks life questions to strangers while the host wears a ramen costume, which leads many of its viewers to comment things like “I needed to hear this.” The series, which took nine months to go viral, highlights how separate accounts for niche content can build organic growth. Viewers often forget it's a brand-led initiative, helping raise top-of-funnel awareness for immi.

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GO FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS

Free content is the best way to advertise paid subscription products as it helps to build trust and brand recall. That said, simply offering extra content isn't enough – successful subscription models must deliver ongoing, unique value to justify the recurring payments in the customers' eyes. Engaging inactive subscribers and offering flexible cancellation options are effective strategies to maintain a low churn rate and keep the base growing.

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04RESOURCES & TOOLS

THE ONLY GOOGLE ADS SCRIPT YOU NEED FOR KEYWORD OPTIMIZATION

Running n-gram analyses through Google Ads scripts allows marketers to break down search terms into single words or phrases, providing a clearer picture of performance. This approach helps pinpoint keywords that drive conversions and identifies underperforming terms to exclude. This type of in-depth analysis is vital for optimizing search campaigns and improving overall efficiency once basic improvements are already done.

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FYXER.AI

Fyxer AI organizes your inbox, drafts emails, and creates meeting notes across platforms like Gmail, Outlook, Slack, and Zoom. One of its main features is the ability to help users quickly prioritize emails by categorizing them into actionable folders, making it easier to respond to important messages. Fyxer can save time by automating follow-up emails and drafting replies in a personalized tone.

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05MISCELLANEOUS

MARKETING TEARDOWN: PIT VIPER

Pit Viper's marketing is built on bold, unapologetic branding that leverages extreme sports culture and 90s nostalgia. Its neon-colored, attention-grabbing sunglasses and irreverent attitude appeal to a niche audience that embraces adventure and humor. By using nostalgia and memes, Pit Viper creates a strong emotional connection, prioritizing the 5% of customers who love its unique style rather than trying to appeal to everyone. Its success demonstrates the power of branding that dares to be polarizing while fully embracing its core audience.

marketergems.com2 min read

WHY WOULD THE TRADE DESK WANT IN ON THE TV OPERATING SYSTEM WARS?

The Trade Desk (TTD) reported a 26% revenue increase to $586 million but faces a critical period ahead with potential challenges like CTV inventory shifts and signal loss from Chrome. TTD's premium valuation, nearly 50 times its 2025 operating cash flow, raises expectations for continued high growth. A potential TV operating system play could give TTD more data control and reshape TV ad measurement.

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ZAPIER'S HEAD OF PAID ADS ON STORYTELLING, AI-TARGETED ADS, AND WHY HE'S ALL-IN ON INFLUENCER MARKETING

“Paid ads live and die in the month of spend” is yet another signal that brands need to increase their focus on influencers and storytelling for long-term brand growth. Influencers are proving crucial in both B2B and B2C, as their presence on customer-centric platforms surpasses the reach of traditional paid ads. Storytelling continues to be a cornerstone of effective marketing and the right influencer partnerships can help build stories that resonate and connect with the target audience.

blog.hubspot.com3 min read