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OpenAI is testing a SearchGPT prototype to compete with Googleās dominance in the search market.
The tool will summarize search results with source links in response to user queries, allow users to ask follow-up questions (similar to Perplexity), and eventually be integrated into ChatGPT.
More on this below in our News section.
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Hereās what youāll find in todayās DTC:
āļø Whatās trending: FOOH marketing. Caudalieās recent cheeky campaign showcases how their best selling product can clean up the Seine River.
š° How to streamline your email automation to be even more efficient and improve customer retention.
š Andā¦have you heard of underconsumption core? Learn why this trend is taking over TikTok.
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š No Matter How You Slice It, The Days Are Going To Passā¦
You and your competitors have the same amount of time before BFCM. ā±ļø What sets you apart is how you use that time.
Are you making every day count? Building towards your goals? Defining your strategies?
Donāt add extra work on your plate. Use Klaviyoās BFCM planning calendar to stay on track with day-to-day guidance, tactics, and to-dos. š
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Use the calendar to know when you need to:
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And SO MUCH moreā¦
It can be daunting to check off tasks day-by-day, but if youāre not ready, somebody else will beā¦
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š§ How To Fix Email Automation Overload and Improve Retention
In this podcast episode, Jordan Gordon, Director of Retention at Pilothouse, shares his expertise on refining email marketing automations.
We delve into the importance of auditing your email setup to avoid inefficiencies and improve customer retention.
Jordan explains, āAutomations become this kind of Frankenstein beast... a series of good ideas put together, but over time, it becomes a mess.ā
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In this podcast, we cover:
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š You can listen to the full episode with Jordan here.
š If Your Digital Marketing Is Feeling A Little Broken, Youāre Not Aloneā¦
With auction-based pricing, increased competition, and constant algorithm changes, digital ads are getting more and more unpredictable.
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But sending direct mail with Poplar is only getting MORE EFFECTIVE thanks to improved technology and targeting. šÆ
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š§ Innovating The Cheese Puff: Sam Tichnor Scales Snacking
Today, we're excited to have Sam Tichnor, the founder of FFUPS, a snack brand disrupting the traditional puff snack market.
With a background in finance and brand growth at Harry's Razors, Sam brings a unique perspective to the world of consumer packaged goods.
In this episode, Sam shares his journey from the personal care industry to creating innovative snack flavors that aren't just another cheese puff.
He dives into the challenges and strategies of launching a new snack brand in both direct-to-consumer and retail channels.
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š You can listen to the full episode with Sam here.
š¤© Caudalieās Captivating FOOH Advertising Campaign
This creative style is trending big. More and more brands are leveraging FOOH to create captivating campaigns and wow social media audiences.
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Whatās FOOH?
FOOH is a twist on OOH marketing (out-of-home marketing). It stands for fake out-of-home marketing because although it looks like it takes place in the real world, it's actually been digitally altered using CGI or augmented reality.
Hereās a FOOH marketing campaign example that caught our eye. š
The French skincare brand Caudalie released this timely social media post about how their best-selling serum can clean up the Seine River ahead of the Summer Games (a hot topic the past few weeks).
Not only is it relevant, but it also showcases the effectiveness of their serum in cleaning up dark spots so itās safe to swim.
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Other reasons why this FOOH marketing campaign works so well:
It makes audiences do a double take: The attention-grabbing ad looks realistic enough (at first), so when computer-generated images are introduced, viewers question whether what they are seeing is real or not, making it highly memorable so the brand message sticks.
It's innovative! If you want to do something creative for your next campaign, add these special effects to transform your regular ad into a stellar one. Who knows, maybe it will even go viral on social media so you can extend your reach.
It's cost-effective and more environmentally friendly: These FOOH ads eliminate the need for billboard space or printing expenses. This is great for brands with limited resources who want high engagement and impact. It also helps reduce waste, which appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.
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Have you seen any cool FOOH campaigns? Send us your favorites by replying back to the newsletter!
š SEARCH SURGE
Trending This Week: Underconsumption core
Why is this happening? This is a breakout search as social media users take to TikTok to show off their underconsumption habits as an antidote to overconsumption and the pressure to participate in consumerism.
Who should hop on this trend: Brands can emphasize value for money by emphasizing the quality or long shelf life to attract younger consumers who want to make more thoughtful shopping purchases.
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