Jack Appleby

Jack Appleby

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Social media strategist known for in-depth breakdowns of viral brand and influencer marketing campaigns.

Debunking 10 Common Social Media Myths
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Debunking 10 Common Social Media Myths

Let's talk Social Media's biggest myths: 1. Is Shadowbanning real? 2. Is your phone's mic listening? 3. Do editing happs hurt reach? 4. Do hashtags grow your account? 5. Does scheduling content hurt? 6. Are Brand Partnerships throttled? 7. Do you have to post every day? 8. Does...

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NBA's Influencer Strategy Hits Sweet Spot at All-Star
SocialFeb 11, 2026

NBA's Influencer Strategy Hits Sweet Spot at All-Star

This is a super smart move by the NBA. But I'm watching snarky tweeters rip the move. Folks, it's 2026. Stigmatizing influencers, or thinking everything is influencer vs. journalist, is very silly. All-Star weekend is the exact right moment to try a...

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Super Bowl Ads: Not Worth the Cost for Small Marketers
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Super Bowl Ads: Not Worth the Cost for Small Marketers

"Here's why Super Bowl ads aren't worth it" - marketers who've never had the budget for a Super Bowl ad

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Brands Illegally Use Celebrity Images Without Permission
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Brands Illegally Use Celebrity Images Without Permission

I can’t believe how many Social Media Brands just actively break copyright & name / image / likeness laws. You would hateee if a brand you didn’t use put your personal picture on their social media, yet SMMs regularly use celebrity...

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Make Your Brand the Generic Verb of Its Category
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Make Your Brand the Generic Verb of Its Category

Every brand should have one goal: Be like Kleenex. People ask for Kleenex all the time, when really, they're asking for a tissue. The last generation said "Xerox this for me" as much as "copy this for me." ChatGPT has already become...

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Second‑place Brands Pour Super Bowl Cash, Question ROI
SocialFeb 9, 2026

Second‑place Brands Pour Super Bowl Cash, Question ROI

It’s interesting to watch Pepsi & Apple Music, both perennial 2nd placers to Coke & Spotify, be so invested in the Super Bowl. Like, does the Apple Music Halftime Show title do anything for Apple Music?

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Food Delivery Apps Miss the Mark on Super Bowl Ads
SocialFeb 9, 2026

Food Delivery Apps Miss the Mark on Super Bowl Ads

The food delivery apps are consistently pretty terrible at Super Bowl ads. None of them have anything proprietary or unique to promote, so the all go spectacle with nothing that ties to their brand / product

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Free Platform for Laid‑Off Journalists Boosts Beehiiv
SocialFeb 4, 2026

Free Platform for Laid‑Off Journalists Boosts Beehiiv

One of my favorite Win Win marketing moves: Offering people in need free digital product A kind gesture from Team @Beehiiv for any journalists that've been laid off. They get a free platform, Beehiiv gets trial from mainstream media writers. Win win....

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Stop Blaming Algorithms—Create Better Content
SocialFeb 4, 2026

Stop Blaming Algorithms—Create Better Content

It's honestly infuriating to see professional marketers blame the algorithm instead of being honest with themselves: Their content sucks. And bad content doesn't get seen. So make better content.

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Brands Should Celebrate Underdogs, Turn Humble Into Luxury
SocialJan 27, 2026

Brands Should Celebrate Underdogs, Turn Humble Into Luxury

Your brand should love the losers. That's why M&M's made diamonds out of peanut butter? Let's talk about THE RING OF COMFORT 🧵: https://t.co/9Bhtqw7zLR

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Most Marketing Mistakes Are Minor and Forgettable
SocialJan 19, 2026

Most Marketing Mistakes Are Minor and Forgettable

99% of marketing mistakes aren't the end of the world. Typos, dead links, late delivery, missed opps, format problems - they'll momentarily feel massive, when in reality, they're already forgotten. Relax.

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Rebrand Failure: No Press, No Promotion, Just Logo
SocialJan 15, 2026

Rebrand Failure: No Press, No Promotion, Just Logo

This is by far the worst rebrand in the history of marketing. This isn't an anti-Elon thing—it's a how-marketing-works thing. There was no press, no explanation, no support, no content to promote it—just a logo and name change w/ maybe one...

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