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  1. Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson
  2. What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475
What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475

What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson · Jan 13, 2026

Google's new UCP shifts marketing from clicks to in-AI influence. Also, boost email marketing from Jan 20-30 for peak annual results.

Late January (20th-30th) Is a Top, Non-Holiday Window for Email Marketing Performance

The 10-day period from January 20-30 is a prime time for email campaigns. Professionals are past the holiday slump and newly motivated for the year, making them highly receptive to demo requests, content downloads, and purchases before the next holiday marketing cycle begins.

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·a month ago

Absurd TikTok Trends Like 'Scent Stacking' Create Billion-View Niche Markets for Brands

The "perfume talk" trend, where users layer multiple scents, has amassed billions of views on TikTok. This proves the platform's power to rapidly scale hyper-specific consumer communities, creating unexpected marketing opportunities for brands that can tap into these unconventional, high-engagement trends.

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·a month ago

Google's AI Search Shifts Marketing from Driving Clicks to Winning In-Platform Influence

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol allows users to buy products or book demos directly in AI-powered search results. Marketing success is no longer about site clicks, but about influencing decisions and completing transactions within Google’s ecosystem, a fundamental change for all marketers.

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Email More NOW! Google AI Mode Game-Changer...TikTok Horrible Trend 😳 | Ep. 475

Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson·a month ago