We are seeing a massive shift in urgency with big brands launching campaigns months earlier than usual. Jay Schwedelson explains why "preseason marketing" is surging and shares a clever "first 100" registration tactic that leverages FOMO to drive immediate action. You also get the lowdown on a new Reddit ad unit that drives leads for cheap and a heated debate about which pizza chain actually tastes like pizza.

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Best Moments:

(00:36) Why preseason marketing is becoming the dominant trend for 2026

(01:40) How major brands like Salesforce are selling events a year in advance

(02:52) The specific "first 100" phrasing that increases webinar signups by 20%

(04:09) Using the concept of control to get people to register early

(05:15) Reddit's new Reminder Ads that let you test traffic for cheap

(05:56) Pizza Hut closing 250 stores and the debate over chain pizza quality

(07:58) Why the new reality show about neighbor feuds is peak television

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