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TLDR MARKETING 2025-02-26

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01GENERAL

03STRATEGIES & TACTICS

HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO LIKE YOUR CHATBOT

Customers are generally less satisfied when interacting with chatbots instead of human agents, even when the service quality is the same. Research found that chatbot interactions led to an 8.8% decrease in satisfaction at a coffee shop and an 8.46% drop in an online experiment. However, satisfaction levels were restored when customers received a 20% discount or when the chatbot provided faster and more effective service than a human. In cases where chatbots performed better, customers were 75% more likely to stay with the brand, 166% more likely to sign up for newsletters, and 110% more willing to join loyalty programs. Companies should highlight chatbot benefits, such as speed and availability, or offer discounts to improve customer satisfaction.

app.sciencesays.com4 min read

MEME MARKETING: HOW HUMOR SELLS, EVEN IN B2B

Memes are gaining traction in B2B marketing as brands use humor to simplify complex topics, boost engagement, and humanize their messaging. Successful brands like Mailchimp, Zendesk, and Gong tailor memes to industry pain points, making them relatable while staying professional. The key is to align humor with brand identity, track engagement beyond vanity metrics, and avoid forced or off-brand attempts at virality.

links.tldrnewsletter.com7 min read

04RESOURCES & TOOLS

50 UNIQUE WAYS YOU CAN USE AI DEEP RESEARCH FOR MARKETING

OpenAI's new Deep Research mode generates in-depth reports by analyzing multiple sources and providing detailed citations. Marketers can use it for market analysis, SEO, digital strategy, and customer engagement, saving significant time on these research-heavy tasks. The tool can comb through and focus on specific areas of interest, allowing targeted research on specific trade publications, competitors' websites, and customer feedback.

webfx.com23 min read

WHY YOU SUCK AT PROMPT ENGINEERING (AND HOW TO FIX IT) (56 MINUTE VIDEO)

Start by assigning a clear "role" to the AI, such as making it a subject-matter expert. Then, define the "task" you want to accomplish and provide "specifics" that clarify goals, constraints, and preferences. Share relevant "context" to give background on the mission or priorities, and use "examples" to guide the AI toward the desired output style. Structure your prompts with techniques like markdown formatting for better clarity.

youtube.com

INSTAGRAM EXPLAINS HOW ITS ALGORITHM WEIGHS TIME SPENT WATCHING LONGER CLIPS

Instagram's algorithm measures watch time as a percentage of the video but also considers the total seconds watched, ensuring longer videos aren't penalized. Watching a portion of a longer video counts the same as watching that portion of a shorter video. This approach prevents creators from being disadvantaged by longer clips, even if they don't achieve high completion rates. Instagram encourages longer content to boost engagement, especially with the recent expansion of Reels to 3 minutes.

socialmediatoday.com2 min read

05MISCELLANEOUS

WHATNOT WANTS TO BE A HOME FOR UNCERTAIN TIKTOK LIVESTREAMERS

Whatnot used TikTok's temporary outage to promote itself with a nationwide newspaper ad, leading to its highest-ever seller sign-ups. It offers live shopping across niches like collectibles and fashion, streaming over 175,000 hours weekly—800 times more than QVC. The U.S. live-commerce market is growing at a 32% annual rate, but it remains much smaller than the international market, which was valued at $1.3 billion in 2024. Whatnot surpassed $3 billion in sales volume in 2024 and plans to expand its categories, brand presence, and fashion offerings.

links.tldrnewsletter.com3 min read

THE PRICING DILEMMA: FREEMIUM, FREE TRIAL, OR REVERSE TRIAL?

Different pricing models have trade-offs between acquisition, conversion, and retention, with Freemium driving user volume, Free Trial maximizing monetization, and Reverse Trial offering a hybrid approach. The right model depends on specific business goals, industry norms, cost structure, and product complexity. To effectively test pricing models, companies need to track total monetized users, long-term revenue impact, and user behavior across the full funnel. Poorly designed tests can mislead, so experiments should start small, leverage cohort analysis, and measure effects beyond initial conversion rates.

thegrowthmind.substack.com5 min read