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TLDR MARKETING 2025-01-22

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02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

STOP WRITING BRAND NEW WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS

The "Immortal Newsletter" strategy involves recycling 50% evergreen content while including 50% fresh insights. This approach increases engagement and open rates, reduces workload, and avoids subscriber complaints about repeat content. It's faster to produce and more efficient, as many subscribers miss your best content, making it a better alternative to constantly creating new content.

linkedin.com1 min read

HOW TO TIME YOUR PRODUCT LAUNCH FOR MAXIMUM SUCCESS

Out of over 30,000 products launched annually, 95% fail due to poor timing. Research shows there are four timing scenarios based on firm coordination and stakeholder readiness. Antagonistic Timing, where both coordination and readiness are low, usually leads to failure due to misaligned product expectations. Synergistic Timing, with high coordination and readiness, maximizes chances of success. Flexible Timing occurs when stakeholders are ready, but firms lack coordination, requiring swift action to meet demand. Lastly, Inflexible Timing happens when firms are well-prepared but must invest heavily in educating and building trust among resistant stakeholders.

ama.org5 min read

RESEARCH: AI PRODUCES BETTER SEO CONTENT

Using a hybrid approach of AI-generated and human-edited content improves SEO rankings while cutting costs and saving time. Research shows AI-assisted content outperforms human-only content in rankings, with 17 pages appearing in top search results daily compared to 2 for content created entirely by humans. This approach reduces labor costs by 91% and maintains similar readability and credibility. Companies can implement this by using tools like Ahrefs or Semrush to analyze keywords, training AI models on top-ranking content and ensuring human editing for tone and accuracy. The method is most effective for industries like IT and education, but may be applicable across sectors.

app.sciencesays.com4 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

ALTERNATIVETO

AlternativeTo is a free web-based platform for discovering alternatives to apps and services. Recommendations are based on user votes and submissions. You can filter results by platform, features, and privacy preferences. Many options are free or open-source. The site is easy to use, requires no sign-ins, and doesn't collect personal data.

links.tldrnewsletter.comTool

ULTIMATE LANDING PAGE GUIDE: HOW TO BUILD ONE + EXAMPLES

A high-performing landing page converts visitors into leads by targeting a single action, unlike websites or product pages, which serve broader purposes. Landing pages minimize distractions by eliminating navigation bars and focusing on persuasive, goal-oriented content, such as strong headlines and visuals. Tools like Instapage and Leadpages offer drag-and-drop simplicity for building pages, while A/B testing and heatmaps can help refine to improve performance based on how customers are interacting with it.

nogood.io10 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

NEW DATA SUGGESTS AI PREFERS HIGH DA PUBLISHERS

A study by Ziff Davis shows that large language models like GPT prioritize data from authoritative, high-domain-authority (DA) publishers. Highly curated datasets, such as WebText and OpenWebText2, contain a higher concentration of URLs from these publishers. Companies like OpenAI have established partnerships with many high-DA publishers, such as News Corp and Vox Media, which align with the datasets used for training. To increase the likelihood of being included in AI-generated responses, brands should focus on securing links and mentions from high-DA publishers through digital PR and link-building strategies. However, content should prioritize engaging human readers, as machines are tools, not the ultimate audience.

buzzstream.com5 min read

DEBUNKING BLUE MONDAY: HOW A PR STUNT BECAME A GLOBAL MYTH

Blue Monday, often called the "most depressing day of the year", began as a marketing gimmick in 2005 by UK travel company Sky Travel to boost post-holiday sales. The campaign used a pseudo-scientific formula that combined variables like weather and debt to sell the idea that January was the perfect time for a getaway. Despite lacking scientific credibility, the concept resonated, becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues to captivate media and brands. For marketers, it highlights the power of creating a catchy narrative to create buzz.

prolificnorth.co.uk3 min read

AI MUSIC FOR BUSINESS: HOW TO GET STARTED

The high costs and licensing challenges kept custom tracks out of reach for most marketers until recently. Now, AI tools like Suno.ai and Udio make it more accessible, enabling marketers to produce original tracks for videos, ads, and podcasts in under two hours and for a much lower cost. Applications include creating customized jingles for specific campaigns, background music that matches brand tone, and even audio branding elements like signature sounds for app notifications.

socialmediaexaminer.com7 min read