/
© 2026 RiffOn. All rights reserved.

Get your free personalized podcast brief

We scan new podcasts and send you the top 5 insights daily.

  1. Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson
  2. 🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486
🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson · Apr 3, 2026

On his 50th birthday, Jay Schwedelson shares his top life & marketing tips, from first-person CTAs to why you are not your database.

First-Person CTAs Like 'Count Me In' Can Boost Click-Through Rates Over 20%

Generic call-to-action buttons such as "Register" or "Learn More" are less effective. Phrasing CTAs in the first person from the user's perspective (e.g., "Yes, save me my 25%") creates a stronger sense of ownership and urgency, which can significantly increase engagement.

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486 thumbnail

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·5 months ago

Amplify Winning Social Posts with Ad Spend; Don't Waste Money Boosting Losers

Marketers should resist putting ad dollars behind underperforming social media posts to "save" them. Instead, only boost content that is already gaining organic traction. A poorly performing post will likely continue to fail even with a paid push, resulting in a wasted ad budget.

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486 thumbnail

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·5 months ago

Email Unsubscribes Signal Your Marketing Is Bold and Effectively Targeting a Niche

Don't fear unsubscribes. If no one is leaving your email list, your content is likely too generic and not pushing boundaries. Having people opt-out is a healthy sign that you are polarizing enough to attract a dedicated following while repelling those who aren't a good fit for your brand.

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486 thumbnail

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·5 months ago

Marketers Should Test Tactics They Personally Dislike Because They Are Not Their Database

Personal biases and preferences should not dictate marketing strategy. A marketer might dislike pop-ups or emojis, but that doesn't mean their target audience feels the same. The most valuable tests often involve tactics that challenge a marketer's own assumptions about what works.

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486 thumbnail

🥳I’M 50 TODAY!🥳 My Life Tips! (On my big birthday!): Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 486

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·5 months ago