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

From Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson GURU Media Hub

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.

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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

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