This issue of TLDR Marketing covers nine new LinkedIn features and how to use them, argues that sentiment scores alone miss real social insights, and offers practical tips on subject lines, AI use, and experiment design. It also highlights debates around under-16 social media bans, AI’s role as an augment rather than replacement, confidence scoring flaws, and emerging hybrid AI verification models.

This issue covers rising AI chatbot use in the US and how marketers are shifting from X to platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts. It also dives into signal-based GTM tactics, the pitfalls of AI-driven search hacks, new Bing AI visibility tools, JS rendering tests in assistants, and tips for building cult brands.

This roundup covers nine quick marketing updates, from Lipton’s local creator hubs and Starbucks’ employee-driven TikTok ads to LinkedIn’s collaborative posts and TikTok’s AI ad tools. You’ll also find fresh meeting formats, an AI e-commerce flywheel and a webinar on getting your product recommended in AI search.

A tweet delivers a punchline by labeling a setup as “ALL inclusive,” playing on the usual resort marketing slogan. The attached image drives home the joke with an over-the-top example that literally includes everything.

An OpenClaw agent scans for $500K–$1.2M homes without pools, generates realistic pool renderings in their backyards, and mails before/after postcards to homeowners. It fully automates lead generation and marketing for pool installers.

This article emphasizes the untapped potential of LinkedIn for founders seeking customers and investors. It offers practical tips for creating engaging posts that highlight metrics, build narratives, and leverage pre-existing credibility, while addressing the initial discomfort of posting.

Mike Cessario, founder of Liquid Death, discusses his unique approach to branding by leveraging humor and entertainment in a crowded beverage market. He emphasizes that product differences are minimal and highlights the challenges of distribution in the beverage industry.

Successful waitlist strategies have evolved from simple sign-up forms to essential marketing tools that enhance lead quality for startups. By analyzing case studies, the article emphasizes the importance of understanding user intent, segmenting potential customers, and rapidly converting waitlisted users into paying customers. Founders are encouraged to use waitlists not just for hype, but as a way to generate valuable insights and revenue.