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TLDR MARKETING 2025-09-08

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01GENERAL

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THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT AI IN MARKETING

AI tools promise faster answers and smarter insights. But without real data and context, they're just confident guessing, and in marketing, guessing doesn't cut it.

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03STRATEGIES & TACTICS

HOW MANY ADS IS TOO MANY?

The old limit of 6 ads per ad set on Meta is no longer as relevant. With the rollout of the Andromeda system and new creative AI tools, Meta now promotes creative diversification across formats, styles, and messaging angles. Advertisers are seeing success with ad sets containing up to 50 ads, thanks to Meta's ability to handle variation more intelligently. Meta's new algorithmic approach appears less sensitive to budget thresholds, allowing broad testing without the old distribution penalties.

jonloomer.com2 min read

INSIDE PEACH & LILY'S UNCONVENTIONAL INFLUENCER MARKETING STRATEGY

Peach & Lily's latest launch skipped the usual influencer playbooks and opted for a blind test approach. The brand sent its new product in unbranded bottles to 14 experts across dermatology, esthetics, and cosmetic chemistry. These influencers received minimal ingredient details and were invited to share authentic first impressions on TikTok and Instagram before any brand name was disclosed. The content had no trending audio or effects and leaned fully into face-to-camera education. The campaign generated 5X the engagement of previous efforts and racked up over 1M impressions within two hours of the reveal at a New York City launch event.

marketingdive.com4 min read

04RESOURCES & TOOLS

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HOW TO USE THE REDDIT PIXEL FOR RETARGETING ADS THAT FILL YOUR FUNNEL

The Reddit Pixel lets brands track behavior and run retargeting campaigns that re-engage high-intent visitors at a fraction of cold campaign costs. Retargeting works on Reddit because 42% of users say it influences purchase decisions more than any other channel. With CPCs of $0.50-3 versus LinkedIn's $7-12, Reddit offers a cost-effective way to nurture leads and drive conversions over longer sales cycles.

foundationinc.co9 min read

EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY WITH AI

OpenAI is building a Jobs Platform to match AI-trained workers with companies, including small businesses and local governments, and launching OpenAI Certifications to validate AI proficiency through the free OpenAI Academy. With a goal of certifying 10 million Americans by 2030, starting with partners like Walmart, these initiatives aim to make AI training accessible, relevant, and tied directly to workforce needs.

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05MISCELLANEOUS

RETAIL MEDIA UNPACKED: WILL ADS IN AI KILL RETAIL MEDIA?

AI agents could disrupt the retail media market if offline shopping shifts online faster and consumers adopt agent-driven purchasing. Ads in Copilot have 73% higher click-through rates, 16% stronger conversion rates, and 33% shorter purchase journeys than traditional search. In cases with purchase intent, Copilot increased purchases within 30 minutes by 53%. This performance threatens retail media's core revenue streams, particularly on-site and off-site advertising. For now, adoption of AI-enabled shopping is limited, leaving a window for retailers and brands to adapt.

warc.com5 min read