Paid to Scroll 📱

Good morning! This one caught our attention last night. Apparently an influencer marketing company called Ubiquitous is looking for “side-hustlers” who can sit and scroll on TikTok for 10 hours.

They call the job “Professional TikTok Watchers” and they’re paying a cool $100 an hour. Apparently, the gig is all about finding new trends on the platform. They’re accepting applications through the end of May.

So you’re telling us we could have been getting paid this whole time?!

Here’s your full rundown this Thursday morning…

• [Case Study] - 8 Steps He Took To Get 1 Million Subs

• Wally World - Digital Ad Spend SOARS on Walmart

• CoPilot - Microsoft Adds AI Assistant to Windows

• Swipeable - 55 Social Media Messaging Templates

• No, We’re Not Crazy - This “Dead” Marketing Channel Outperforms in 2023

Lurn Bytes: Your Daily News Download

[Case Study] 8 Ways He Got To 1 Million Subscribers - This is some extremely actionable advice. One marketer just laid out the 8 strategies he used to get his YouTube channel to 1 million subscribers after starting from scratch. There are some serious gems in this story…

Marketers Are Spending Big On Walmart - This caught us by surprise. Apparently the fastest growing digital ad platform in Q1 2023 was Walmart. Their ad revenue popped 40% last quarter alone! We’ve known this for some time, but it’s more apparent than ever. Walmart is becoming a powerhouse for digital marketers…

Microsoft Says Windows 11 Will Have AI Assistant - In AI news this week, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will have an AI assistant built in. Called Windows Copilot, it will be integrated directly into the taskbar and across all apps. Check it out…

55 Social Media Templates - Use These!

Coming up with the right messaging for each social media platform can be extremely time consuming. So when we find swipeable templates we share them with you.

TLDR - Check Out The 55 Swipeable Templates Here

As we always say, the messaging from one platform is not always going to fit well on another platform. They all need to be treated with individual attention.

That’s where these 55 templates come in. They have different messaging for various platforms including…

• Facebook

• Twitter

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

If you’ve been struggling to come up with fresh copy for your recent campaigns, do yourself a favor and check out these templates.

71%

That’s the percentage of consumers surveyed who said direct mail feels more “personal” than digital advertising these days, according to Postalytics.

It Sounds Crazy, But… Direct Mail Is BACK!

In today's digital world, you might think that direct mail is dead. I mean, most of the stuff that comes in our mailboxes seems like junk.

Well, this is one of the BIGGEST myths of 2023!

For many businesses, direct mail can be an incredibly effective way to generate more traffic and leads. Yes, even in 2023.

There's a reason businesses invested around $43.3 billion into direct mail campaigns in 2022 (Statista).

Here’s what everyone overlooks…

The fact is, most people’s mailboxes are less crowded than their inboxes or news feeds. There’s no spam folder, and no algorithm standing in your way. A well-designed and well-written direct mail piece can REALLY stand out.

The best part?

There are so many amazing automated services out there that make direct mail campaigns a breeze, whether you're sending postcards or letters. These tools take away the tedious manual processes involved with mailing at scale.

If you want to try a different approach to lead generation, consider looking into these tools and testing a direct mail campaign.

It might sound crazy - but good marketing is all about thinking outside of the (in)box…

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ICYMI - The Biggest Stories You May Have Missed

TikTok Fights Back: Files Lawsuit Against Montana - TikTok isn’t going down without a fight. The social platform just filed a lawsuit against Montana after the state outright banned the platform. Does the suit have a chance? Here’s what the experts say…

Meta Will Launch Twitter Competitor In June - First there was Bluesky from Jack Dorsey. Now Meta is unveiling its own alternative to Twttier called “Barcelona.” Some creators have been given access in beta mode, and a full launch is expected next month. Here’s what it looks like…

Minimalist Website Designs Are Trendy: Here’s Why - The design of a website is one of the most critical pieces of your marketing. If people don’t like the look of your site, they’re likely to bounce and they’re very unlikely to convert. Well, one trend is taking the marketing world by storm. Is it right for you?

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