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Desperate Businesses, Dumb Inserts, Zuck’s Piggy Bank, & Why Your Checkout Sucks
This week, we’re dragging businesses stuck in the “thirst trap” phase, roasting brands that treat customer experience like an afterthought, dunking on wasted marketing inserts, and questioning why you’d rather fatten Zuck’s wallet than reward your own customers.

Black Friday is Dead 🪦 (But the Deals Keep Scrolling) + A New Era for Tech Stacks
Let’s face it—BFCM isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of 3 a.m. lines and fistfights over $99 TVs. Now it’s just scrolling in your PJs, wondering if 10% off is worth it (spoiler: it’s not). But don’t worry, we’re here to spice things up with some hard truths, hilarious takes, and a side of nostalgia.

Social Media is a Dumpster Fire (and We’ve Got Matches) + How SaaS and eCom are Being Rebuilt 👀
This week, we’re diving into how AI is reshaping the world faster than a ChatGPT-generated social post. (trust us, that joke hits hard in this issue). Oh, and don’t worry—we’ve got plenty to say about the dumpster fire that is LinkedIn/X content right now (looking at you, humblebraggers and “eCom Gurus”).

Your BFCM Pep Talk with a Side of Truth Bombs 💣
Buckle up because in this edition of ASOM Unfiltered we’re serving hot takes spicier than your grandma’s chili. We’ve got a fresh lineup of no-nonsense advice that’ll make you rethink your BFCM game plans, sales approach and partnerships. (we’re looking at you SaaS)
