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TLDR MARKETING 2025-08-25

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02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

A GOOD RIVALRY CAN ELEVATE YOUR BRAND

Referencing a well-known competitor in your marketing isn't always risky - it can be very effective. A study across 100 brands found that rivalry mentions, especially negative ones, boost engagement and intent to buy, particularly among loyal customers. On your own channels, lean into clever jabs at competitors to energize your base. For broader campaigns, stick to storytelling cues to turn competitive messaging into a narrative people follow.

hbr.org4 min read

HOW CHILI'S CONTINUES TO DRIVE SALES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

Chili's drives consistent sales growth by combining a high-frequency, culture-first social strategy with value messaging and operational execution. The brand uses social media as a testing ground, responding quickly to fan behavior and shifting campaigns in real time. Chili's is able to turn engagement into consistent revenue growth by aligning trend-driven content with timely offers and in-restaurant upgrades.

links.tldrnewsletter.com5 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

LET'S TALK IMAGE FILE SIZES

Large email images, especially animated GIFs, will impact loading times, deliverability, and user experience. Keep individual images under 250KB and total email size minimal, with GIFs ideally under 1MB. Oversized files may slow load speeds, trigger spam filters, or get clipped in clients like Gmail. Tools like TinyPNG and ImageOptim help compress images, while Ezgif.com can optimize GIFs.

links.tldrnewsletter.com5 min read

REVERSE DICTIONARY

Type a phrase, definition, or description you are thinking of, and this Reverse Dictionary will find the word that best fits that description.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

WHAT 30 YEARS OF RUNNING LIFECYCLE PROGRAMS TAUGHT US ABOUT BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

Good lifecycle programs integrate with the broader customer experience rather than operating as isolated messaging channels. Overcomplicated flows and short-term click-focused tactics often fail, while programs that prioritize key behavioral loops, reinforce customer habits, and continuously test and optimize drive retention and long-term value. Treat lifecycle as a way to solve customer problems consistently, not just a tool to hit immediate metrics.

hightouch.com5 min read

ADS FOR HIGH-PRICE VS LOW-PRICE PRODUCTS

Based on an analysis of 2,317 TV car ads, $11.3B in ad spend, 15 years of sales data, and 7 years of search trends, researchers found that informational ads increased sales for lower-priced cars under $36,000 or those with lower quality ratings, while emotional ads boosted sales for higher-priced, high-quality cars and increased searches across all price points. Emotional ads also created stronger buzz and brand interest. However, informational ads remained more effective at converting sales for cheaper cars. The findings suggest expensive products benefit most from emotional ads, while inexpensive products perform better with informational ads.

app.sciencesays.com3 min read

MOVING BEYOND THE HAMSTER WHEEL OF CONTENT CREATION

Content curation is growing in relevance, driven by user fatigue with algorithmic posts and AI-generated noise. Curation can offer a competitive edge by emphasizing taste, judgment, and cultural listening. Unlike content creation, curation builds trust by surfacing what matters, shaping narratives, and reinforcing thought leadership. For marketers, integrating curation alongside original content can deepen brand authority, expand networks, and improve campaign performance.

nogood.io8 min read