What’s Up THIS WEEK: Emojis in Email? META Replacing Ad Agencies? Blake Lively Movie?

In this What’s Up This Week edition of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson fires through the freshest marketing trends, tech headlines, and pop‑culture quirks—from Meta’s AI‑powered ad push to TikTok’s “Dinosaur Time” foodie craze.=================================================Best Moments:(00:51) Meta’s earnings call: AI‑generated ads take center stage(02:41) Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the future of AI advertising(03:28) Why May is the prime month for emojis in email subject lines(04:54) Meta’s controversial “MovieMate” test encouraging phone use in theaters(06:44) Jay’s personal boycott of Blake Lively’s new film Another Simple Favor(08:00) The ridiculous “Dinosaur Time” food trend sweeping TikTok=================================================Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/RegistrationGuru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com=================================================AND Don’t miss out on these awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hits!WunderKind: 20 Ideas in 40 Mins! Would You Rather?! Topic: Owned Channel Performance SECRETS!May 8th - Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/wouldyourather-ownedchannelperf7310021407273304064/theater/Marigold: May 30th 11am est. More info coming soon!=================================================MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma.

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