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How do you handle it when every team thinks marketing is their personal design and content studio? Sales wants decks, product wants one‑pagers, HR wants employer branding, and somehow it’s all ‘top pr… more

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The Titans are at it again using fun partnerships for announcements. They announced their new unis using Nate Bargatze (comedian) wearing the unis with the players lol. Do you like these comical reveals with sports teams?

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Does anyone here get 8 hours of sleep here? I want someone to tell me that 7-8 hours of good shut-eye isn't all that important, but it seems no one can say it. So, how are we all okay with threate… more

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👀Is your compensation keeping up with the cost of living?

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I am all for a gimmick but this is another I would pass on. I rarely eat fast food, but when I brush my teeth right away. I really can’t see how this is a good idea, would you try it?

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The entire way we need to build resumes today has changed, due to AU and automated solutions. We no longer build them for humans or to showcase our experience in the most impactful way, but for machin… more

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I was surprised by Reddit being the fifth most visited website on the Internet. That was according to similar web which I’ve never heard of. Does anyone use it for advertising B2B? I’m surprised it came ahead of Instagram. Does this surprise anyone else?

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I got into marketing because I love big ideas, and being creative, but my calendar is just dashboards and meetings. Do you ever get to actually tap into your creative brain in your job?

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It's not a content problem. It's a clarity problem.
When messaging isn't clear, the instinct is to create more: More campaigns. More posts. More noise.
But more content doesn't fix confusion. It amplifies it.
I've seen brands double their ad spend trying to out-content a messaging problem — and wonder why nothing moves.
The shift is simple, but not easy:
From "What should we say next?" To "Is what we're saying actually clear?"
Clear messages scale. Confusing ones don't.

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Anyone else confused by LinkedIn jobs new search feature? I went to go help a friend find a role and the search bar just says "Describe the job you want". No more location options, no industry selectio… more

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What do you think is going to happen with the Bachelorette amidst all this Taylor Frankie Paul drama? ABC stands to lose so much investment if they dont come up with a plan B. Talk about a media night… more

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The Strategy of Patience

Strategic marketing isn’t a switch; it’s a process. Momenul Ahmad emphasizes that "direct traffic comes gradually". To bridge the gap, SEOSiri implements rigorous SEO… more

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Just saw this line at an airport I am heading to, they say the wait is 3 hours just to get through security. I think it is time to get Clear. Precheck is not cutting it. Does anyone have Clear, is it worth it?

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Is your SEO driving traffic or driving revenue? 📈
Stop chasing "vanity rankings." If your keywords aren't mapped to commercial intent, you’re just paying for pixels.
High-performing SEO in 2026… more

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How are you adjusting your reporting to leadership this year?

Are you still tracking clicks and impressions, or have you moved toward "AI Citation Share" and "Brand Mentions" as your primary success metric… more

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A few years ago, sustainability claims were everywhere—but greenwashing backlash is growing fast. Consumers demand proof over promises. Are transparent, verifiable eco-initiatives (like refill programs, carbon-neutral events, or upcycled activations) becoming essential for trust and loyalty? Or is it still mostly lip service? Share your brand’s real moves, wins, or lessons learned!

I often view them as pandering to Gen Z but maybe I’m just skeptical

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How silly is this? It’s an ad for a dentist office. Do you notice what’s missing? See the comments, if you haven’t figured it out.

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I thought they filed for bankruptcy had completely shuttered, I had no idea they had a mobile app.
This drive increaw usage of their app seems to be working well for them. Do you think you could run this kind … more

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My wife got a custom, AI generated song a recruiter sent her for a job opening lol. The company generates songs like this so it makes sense, but what an eye catching strategy. Would this convince you to talk to the recruiter?

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How many unread emails do you have? 🤣 I know I have a few thousand. It stresses other people out!

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Hmm... I wonder what I have a chance at winning. If I knew, I'd probably enter. 😂

When I run into issues like this, I wonder how much testing is done beforehand. Obviously, I know you can't account for every possible issue, but how are these things being tested before launch?

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Do you do anything to draw attention to yourself during your competitors annual conference? We’re thinking about buying the billboards out around the hotel in Vegas. There’s a particular one across t… more

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Very interesting of the NYC ferry of all things to jump onto the Pokemon 30th anniversary train (ferry?). Do you think this benefits Pokemon or the MTA more? SS Anne is a pretty niche thing for people who don’t know Pokemon.

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Unpopular opinion: YouTube sponsorships are one of the highest ROI channels out there. But I’ve seen brands walk away after 3-4 months and only $20K in spend. Building something that actually works of… more

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B2B marketers, have you ever paid for influencer promotion via LinkedIn? Someone on our leadership team flagged it the other day as an option to explore to build reach in new audiences. Im curious if … more

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I'm working remotely in the US for a British design firm, we mostly work with FMCG brands. I've been working with them for a number of years and looking for ways to broaden my network and help… more

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Chipotle launched Cilantro Lime sauce today and offered it for free to rewards members. I wonder what the ROI is on the SMS marketing push. What do you think?

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In 2026, ad fatigue is real—consumers crave memorable moments over endless scrolls. Are immersive experiences like AR pop-ups, interactive installations, or live-event activations the new gold standard for cutting through the noise? Or do they often come off as expensive gimmicks? What’s worked brilliantly for you (or flopped hard)?

Can you imagine going to a concert and having an AR experience on your phone to bring the event even more to life?

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Our clients need a masterclass on what works and doesn't in marketing, but obviously, it's not easy to tell them they need an education. What’s the most ridiculous keyword a client has insiste… more

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My parents have never understood my career choices because they're both doctors, and it's annoying how they look down upon my job. How do you explain to your parents that your job isn't &q… more

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This is such a cool installation from Nintendo for the new Super Mario movie! This is in Columbus Circle and replicates the iconic peach window from Mario 64.

Is this worth the steep price point they probably paid for it?

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Have you ever purchased something directly via a YouTube ad? I am making a case for more YouTube ad budget, and I am getting pushback because it is not directly drivint sales. They are so powerful at … more

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What’s a supposed best practice in our industry that you’re convinced is actually just a myth we all keep repeating? I personally think that it's that we always need to be everywhere, on every pla… more

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What's everyone's screen time looking like? I really wish mine wasn't 9h a day, but it's literally my job to be on my screen. The worst part is that we spend 90% of our time talking ab… more

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Is this smart or a useless feature from Spotify? They released AI generated Playlists. Some of them are silly but this one was a fun concept.

I actually really appreciate the prompt shared out, I think this is the first time I've seen a company share a prompt concept like this.

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Consumers are flocking to niche communities like Reddit & Discord for real connections over polished ads. Is ‘community-first’ marketing the future—or just hype? How do you build genuine buzz without seeming … more

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The Oscars had a few big movie commercials throughout, but what I found most noticeable was the focus on luxury items. There were multiple Rolex ads and a Tiffany ad, all of which included lengthy celebrity stori… more

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Now these types of stats are the ones that worry me with AI. Do you think that this many jobs really could be at risk due to AI? I can see many types of roles that could be impacted, but this number seems… more

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Ok I am sure this clever but how would you feel if you were the one who got ketchup?

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty on “Ketchup or Makeup?“. The product is basically what it sounds like. It contains red packets that are either red Fenty Beauty lip gloss, or ketchup. Customers just have to buy it and see what they get. I wouldn’t take a chance would you?

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