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If you’ve ever wondered how to sell products on Instagram, Hana breaks it down in today’s issue!
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Ibrahim shares how to turn any plain product shot into a scroll-stopping lifestyle ad
Hana answers the social media question of the week
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Recommended reads
Tip: Loss aversion works through trial countdown timers and “spots filling up” messaging that creates urgency.
Tips: Effective testing starts with finding what’s not working. Use tools like Google Analytics or Mixpanel to spot weak pages or drop-offs.
“When prices go up, loyalty goes down. 68% of Americans are shifting away from Chinese ecomm giants like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress”
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Social media
Social media question of the week
Instagram Stories
That's your answer. Not your feed, not even reels.
What billion-dollar brands actually do
The Instagram Stories Sales System
2-4 stories per day (maximum)
Less SKUs? Keep it to 1 story daily
Don't spam or you'll lose followers faster than you gain sales
Make the shop link your best friend.
Lululemon's Stealth Strategy
👆 They repost ambassador content and sneak in a shop link
The customer doesn't feel sold to, they feel inspired by real people wearing the product.
Benefit Cosmetics' Direct Approach
👆 Clear sale creative with "Shop Now" button
No confusion, no extra steps. See product → want product → buy product.
Chamberlain Coffee's FOMO Formula
👆 Countdown to seasonal box subscription + inside look = instant urgency
They show what's inside AFTER building anticipation. Classic scarcity play.
Every successful brand follows the same formula:
Hook with value
Show the product in real use cases
Make buying effortless with a clear CTA
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Hana
Top Publishers Hand-Selecting Amazon Brands to Promote this Holiday Season
This holiday season, top publishers are actively sourcing brands to include in their gift guides, newsletters, listicles, reviews, and more to drive high-intent shoppers straight to Amazon storefronts.
Here’s why it matters:
Amazon brands are seeing a 5:1 conversion rate compared to their DTC site
Millions of shoppers discover products through trusted publishers
Levanta is working directly with these publishers to introduce them to a small number of 7–9 figure brands.
If you qualify, your products could be featured in high-traffic placements that deliver predictable CAC and directly measurable sales.
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