Ep. 319- Ask Us ANYTHING❓Email Pre-Header Tips and Tricks! ➕ Paris Hilton vs. Jason Bateman?
In this Ask Us Anything episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson fields two listener questions—one marketing, one personal. Learn his go-to words for killer preheaders, why you might skip a preheader altogether, and how Nicole Kidman beat out The Rock, Jason Bateman, and Paris Hilton for the Guru Conference stage.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:21) Dave from Rochester asks about email preheaders and their importance(01:56) What preheaders are and why they’re valuable real estate(03:15) The three magic words for preheaders: AND, BUT, PLUS(04:41) Emojis in preheaders—the “bookend emoji” trick(05:57) Testing emails with no preheader for visual differentiation(06:44) Addressing Apple iOS 18 preheader changes (and why not to worry)(07:31) Nancy from Iowa asks about Nicole Kidman speaking at Guru Conference(08:08) Behind-the-scenes look at the celebrity selection process(09:06) Other stars considered: The Rock, Jason Bateman, Paris Hilton=================================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma.
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Ep. - 318- 'I'm So Hungry I Could Eat TREND!' Goodbye On-Demand? Instagram EDITS!🤖 What’s Up THIS WEEK
In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson delivers a rapid “What’s Up This Week” rundown of the freshest marketing trends and social-media buzz.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:55) Meta launches Edits – a new standalone app for content creation(02:08) On-demand webinar availability drops from 80 % to 63 %(03:57) Now 65 % of webinars are live-only to boost attendance(04:38) Major streaming platforms pivot toward live-content models(05:14) TikTok’s viral “I’m So Hungry Challenge” takes off=================================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Looking to master consumer engagement in 2025? The 2025 Consumer Trends Index from Marigold reveals how AI, economic pressures, and personalized marketing are shaping consumer expectations. Uncover data-driven insights to foster stronger brand relationships, strike the right balance between personalization and privacy, and turn casual customers into loyal advocates.Download the 2025 Consumer Trends Index today at meetmarigold.com/guru and stay one step ahead of evolving consumer demands!
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SPECIAL SERIES ==>STEAL THIS: Building in Public is Secret to Big Brands Going Viral <== | BATHROOM Break #53 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That)
In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson explore the power of “building in public,” revealing why brands that show their behind-the-scenes process forge deeper audience connections and loyalty.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:55) Quick catch-up on what shows they’re currently watching(02:45) Defining “building in public” as sharing behind-the-scenes processes(03:25) TikTok trend of BTS content outperforming original content(04:48) Why building in public works for companies of all sizes(06:05) Key elements of effective “building in public” content(07:48) Importance of including messy parts and mistakes in your content(09:02) How transparency creates brand fandom(09:30) The value of founder involvement in building in public(11:24) Call to action for listeners to share the episode on social media=================================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Looking to master consumer engagement in 2025? The 2025 Consumer Trends Index from Marigold reveals how AI, economic pressures, and personalized marketing are shaping consumer expectations. Uncover data-driven insights to foster stronger brand relationships, strike the right balance between personalization and privacy, and turn casual customers into loyal advocates.Download the 2025 Consumer Trends Index today at meetmarigold.com/guru and stay one step ahead of evolving consumer demands!
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Ep.318- BOUNCED Emails = GOLD! ➕ YOU on Netflix, Martha Stewart New Show, Golden Bachelor Update! Jay’s SCOOP
In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson uncovers the hidden value in bounced email addresses and explains why smart marketers shouldn’t ignore this overlooked data. Stick around for his “Since You Didn’t Ask” segment, where he drops fresh TV show recommendations.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:30) Explanation of hard bounces vs. soft bounces in email marketing(02:37) Why B2B marketers should analyze their bounced email data(04:05) Using bounced emails to create account-based marketing opportunities(05:08) What bounce rates indicate about your email deliverability (should be under 5 %)(05:54) Why not removing hard bounces creates deliverability problems(06:53) The importance of monitoring bounce-rate trends for consumer marketers(10:40) Excitement about Martha Stewart’s new cooking show Yes Chef=================================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Looking to master consumer engagement in 2025? The 2025 Consumer Trends Index from Marigold reveals how AI, economic pressures, and personalized marketing are shaping consumer expectations. Uncover data-driven insights to foster stronger brand relationships, strike the right balance between personalization and privacy, and turn casual customers into loyal advocates.Download the 2025 Consumer Trends Index today at meetmarigold.com/guru and stay one step ahead of evolving consumer demands!
In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Judd Lewis, Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels. They discuss Judd’s career transitions—from consumer to B2B marketing—along with the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and applying creative marketing tactics across industries.=================================================================Best Moments (01:31) Judd’s career journey from college to Choice Hotels (05:26) Transitioning from consumer to B2B marketing (07:32) The challenges of changing industries (09:03) Applying consumer marketing tactics to B2B (10:56) Judd’s efforts to become more visible on social media (12:41) The importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable (13:40) Judd’s college experience at the University of Miami=================================================================Guest Bio Judd Lewis serves as the Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels, a leading hospitality company with 7,500 hotels across 22 brands. Having worked for Under Armour, a nonprofit in Rwanda, and Warner Brothers Discovery, Judd brings a wide range of experience to his current role. His career journey underscores the value of adaptability and ongoing learning in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.=================================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Looking to master consumer engagement in 2025? The 2025 Consumer Trends Index from Marigold reveals how AI, economic pressures, and personalized marketing are shaping consumer expectations. Uncover data-driven insights to foster stronger brand relationships, strike the right balance between personalization and privacy, and turn casual customers into loyal advocates.Download the 2025 Consumer Trends Index today at meetmarigold.com/guru and stay one step ahead of evolving consumer demands!
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