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How to Use Social Proof in Meta Ads in 2026

The tactic hasn't changed — but why it works has. Meta's Andromeda algorithm now treats engagement history as an auction signal, meaning an ad with accumulated likes and comments is literally more competitive than an identical one without them. Here's how to preserve that social proof when you scale, and why duplicating a winning ad is quietly killing your CPMs.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

Klaviyo Segmentation for DTC Brands in 2026

Most DTC brands on Klaviyo are sending the right emails to the wrong people. Here are the 7 core segments every store needs — and how to build them without a developer. Segmentation is the infrastructure of email marketing. Without it, even great campaigns underperform.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

Email Marketing for Premium Brands (No-Discount Strategy)

There's a trap most DTC brands fall into, and premium brands feel it most. It starts with one 20% off email. It works. Then another. Eventually you're a premium brand running sales every other week — and your best customers have learned to wait. Here's how Cobble Hill builds Klaviyo programs that drive full-price revenue instead.

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Texas SMS Compliance: What Every Brand Needs to Know

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas will enforce new SMS compliance rules that affect any brand texting Texas residents—whether you’re based in the state or not. The law requires formal registration, a $10,000 security bond, and strict Quiet Hours when messages cannot be sent. With fines up to $5,000 per text, brands need to act now to update paperwork, adjust SMS platforms, and train teams. This guide breaks down the requirements and offers a clear action plan to keep your campaigns compliant and your audience’s trust intact.

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How to Build a Custom Granola-Claude MCP Integration for AI-Powered Meeting Intelligence

When we realized the Claude + Granola integration didn’t actually exist, we built it ourselves, unlocking AI-powered search, insights, and follow-ups across every meeting we've ever had. This post shows how we reverse-engineered Granola’s local cache, built a custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, and turned raw transcripts into real business intelligence. Full guide and source code included.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

Pyxl Acquires Cobble Hill, Creating Digital Marketing Powerhouse with Global Reach

Pyxl’s acquisition of Cobble Hill brings together top-tier creative talent and performance marketing expertise to form a new force in digital transformation. With expanded capabilities across paid media, email, creative, and web development, this partnership unlocks global reach without losing the boutique service clients trust.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

DTC Marketing Funnel Strategies: From Struggle to Scale

Looking to supercharge your DTC marketing funnel? You're in the right place. In this post, we'll dive deep into proven strategies that transform struggling e-commerce brands into scaling machines. From crafting irresistible subscription offers to building laser-focused landing pages, we're covering it all. Whether you're battling high customer acquisition costs or struggling with retention, these insider tips from a seasoned digital agency owner will help you optimize every stage of your funnel. Get ready to turbocharge your conversions, boost your LTV, and leave your competition in the dust. Let's turn your DTC funnel into a growth engine that never stops.

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5 Steps to Setup Automated Rules for Google Ads

Automation has become a big part of our lives and a big part of marketing. Google Ads is no different, it is built on automation. Google is set up to use automation and algorithms to help your ads be as effective and efficient as possible. But there is more you can do on the platform to help you manage your paid ads.

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5 Signs Digital Advertising Will Increase Your Sales (Or Won’t)

For ten years, Cobble Hill has helped emerging and existing ecommerce brands grow their business. While there are many improvements we can make to the website, communication, messaging and purchase experience to incrementally advance sales, there are a few red flags that signal when digital advertising will not have the desired results.

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Today’s Top Marketing Recommendation

Monthly reporting can be repetitive and mundane, especially when you spend all month trying to optimize on social platforms. You get to the end of the month and ask - what next? It is key to provide action items that are useful to the client that will, in turn benefit you (the agency). Here is what we are recommending our clients do this month to improve their websites, SEO, engagement, and paid media.

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Pros and Cons of TikTok Ads for Marketing

What started as a platform overrun with Gen Z kids filming short videos of themselves dancing and talking about their dunkin’ donuts orders has become a cornerstone of social media. With over 1 billion active users around the world, TikTok is now a common topic of conversation across generations and industries. So much so that it’s become a key focus in the world of digital marketing and advertising.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

How to Reuse Facebook Ads with Social Proof

Facebook is a powerful platform to share and connect with people or brands. It is also a great platform for advertising. Running ads on Facebook can get your products or services in front of millions. And ads with social proof can take your message even further.

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Austin Dandridge Austin Dandridge

What to Do With Your Marketing Budget if Facebook Is No Longer Performing

So your Facebook ad management platform game is crumbling as fast as Meta’s stock? The ripple effect from iOS 14 changes- and the heavy reduction of available data on Facebook advertising- has been profound as we see both return on advertising spend (ROAS) decline and an overall poorer new customer conversion rate. Here’s how to combat it.

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