TLDR MarketingApril 23, 2025

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01NEWS & TRENDS

GOOGLE WILL KEEP COOKIES AND BACKTRACK ON ITS OPT-OUT PLANS

After years of signaling the end of third-party cookies, Google announced it will retain the tracking technology in Chrome, abandoning a promised opt-out prompt. The decision was influenced by concerns from regulators that cookie deprecation could entrench Google's dominance through its Privacy Sandbox. Although Google will continue to enhance privacy-focused APIs and explore anonymization features, marketers can expect continued reliance on legacy tracking infrastructure for the foreseeable future.

adweek.com2 min read

MOST CONSUMERS WILL PAY 25% MORE FOR THEIR FAVORITE BRANDS

A recent survey found that over two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay an average of 25% more for their favorite brands. Loyalty is not driven by price alone, but by consistent product quality, personal and rewarding experiences, and long-term brand familiarity. US consumers are especially brand-attached, with most naming at least one brand they remain loyal to and many expressing a willingness to pay premium prices even in the face of economic uncertainty.

customerexperiencedive.com2 min read

02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

THE SECRET FOR BETTER A/B RESULTS (THAT MANY EXPERTS DON'T EVEN GET RIGHT)

A/B test accuracy heavily depends on ensuring users actually see the variation being tested. Many testers make the mistake of including users in results who never saw the changed element, especially if it appears below the fold or in navigation. The solution is to track element visibility, such as requiring 50% visibility for at least 2 seconds, using custom JavaScript or advanced testing tools. Re-running past tests with visibility triggers can reveal winning variations that previously showed flat results.

linkedin.com4 min read

9 KEYS TO MAINTAIN BRAND VOICE CONSISTENCY

This article identifies 9 practices for maintaining brand voice consistency, from initial definition to long-term execution. Strategies include equipping teams with training and content guidelines, auditing across platforms, evolving voice based on feedback, and amplifying authenticity through user-generated content. The central message is that consistent, values-aligned communication when reinforced across teams and touchpoints can build the emotional and operational foundation for long-term brand loyalty.

growbo.com9 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

NEW ON PINTEREST ACADEMY: INTRODUCING LEARNING PATHS AND HOW-TO VIDEOS

Pinterest Academy has launched four new learning paths—Drive Shopping, Reach Customers, Power Performance, and Measure Success—which are all free and available online. It also added quick how-to videos, each under five minutes, covering the full campaign life cycle.

business.pinterest.com1 min read

CAPTIONS: MIRAGE EDIT

Mirage Edit turns a simple text prompt into a fully edited talking video using virtual actors. It combines A-roll narration, generated B-roll, and professional editing into one seamless process. Users describe their idea and preferred style, and Mirage creates polished, short-form video content.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

HOW NETLIFY TURNED GITHUB INTO ITS MARKETING TEAM

Netlify's “Deploy to Netlify” button turned GitHub into a viral growth channel by letting users instantly deploy code from a repository with one click, removing friction and making it the default deployment tool. Each button in a GitHub project acted as both onboarding and free marketing, reaching GitHub's 100M+ user base and contributing to 25% of Netlify's traffic. This created a self-replicating loop where users who deployed a site often added the button to their own projects, fueling continuous organic growth. As a result, Netlify grew to over 5 million developers and now sees 10,000 new sites deployed daily.

strategybreakdowns.com3 min read

BETTER CONNECTIONS, BETTER CONTENT

Great content starts with strong internal collaboration, yet only half of non-content marketers report a good experience contributing. Meanwhile, 95% believe their input would make content more effective. Bridging that gap starts with building relationships through thoughtful conversations that uncover team priorities. Look for shared problems to guide content ideas that meet multiple needs. Make contributing easy with clear asks and project management. A documented strategy and defined approval process help avoid confusion and build a repeatable system that will earn internal support.

beamcontent.co8 min read