Takeaways

Find your window

via Athene

Research optimal posting times for each platform; matching your timing to audience activity significantly boosts engagement.

Social Media | Takeaway Submitted by Leah, Digital Marketer

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Manual over auto

via Seth’s Blog

LinkedIn’s algorithm now heavily favors manual posts, delivering up to 10 times higher engagement than scheduled content.

LinkedIn | Takeaway Submitted by Hendrik-Jan, Lead Strategist

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FAQ future

Shannon Purcell via GeistM

Implement FAQ schema and Q&A markup to future-proof your content. Structured natural answers are the new standard for AI and voice search.

AI | Takeaway Submitted by Leah, Digital Marketer

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Swipe file

Benjamin Watkins via La Vie Ben Rose

Build a swipe file (your inspiration library) by studying iconic ads and brands; the best copywriting reflects the language your customers already use.

Writing | Takeaway Submitted by Hendrik-Jan, Lead Strategist

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Grammar need not

via Think Fast Talk Smart podcast

Break minor rules to create memorable phrases (like “Taste the Rainbow”); slight grammatical unexpectedness makes your copy stick.

Writing | Takeaway Submitted by Sophia, Content Marketer

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Pain polarity

via Marketer Milk

“Understanding your brain will help you become a better marketer....first principle, it’s this: humans are constantly moving away from pain.”

Strategy & Planning | Takeaway Submitted by Martha, Email Marketer

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Heartstring pull

Sam Kendall via Sprout Social

Lean your marketing into nostalgia and holiday joy this season. People connect most with brands that bring back familiar memories.

Social Media | Takeaway Submitted by Leah, Digital Marketer

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Cheap pays off

Jason Wise via EarthWeb

Email is one of the most affordable marketing tools out there. If your marketing budget is tight, put your dollars into email.

Email Marketing | Takeaway Submitted by Martha, Email Marketer

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Keep the keys

Rand Fishkin via SparkToro

Protect your ownership by keeping your email list off restrictive platforms. Control your list, and you control your future marketing.

Email Marketing | Takeaway Submitted by Hendrik-Jan, Lead Strategist

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Holiday halt

Cynthia Price via Validity

Holiday email overload pushes 49% of shoppers to unsubscribe. Match your cadence to subscriber expectations.

Email Marketing | Takeaway Submitted by Leah, Digital Marketer

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