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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson shares three easy-to-miss tactics that boost engagement on LinkedIn, Instagram, and email—and closes with a story of mistaken identity on spring break in Cancun. ================================================= Best Moments: (01:02) Commenting on old LinkedIn posts boosts profile views by 20–25% (03:06) Share your Instagram reel to 20 people with unique notes for 40% more engagement (05:53) A subject line with just the recipient’s first name lifted open rates by 25% (09:48) Jay accidentally slept in a stranger’s hotel room on spring break ================================================= Check out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! -> EVENTASTIC - The worlds LARGEST event about EVENTS! June 5-6 2025 Register HERE: https://www.eventastic.com/Registration Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7! Register here: www.GuruConference.com ================================================= Check out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelson Check out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelson Check Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ ================================================= AND don’t miss out on this awesome FREE upcoming Quick Hit! Marigold: Should I Switch Email Platforms? 5 Truths & Myths! 6/24 11am – 12pm ET. Register HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7325947932031991808/comments/ ================================================= 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