Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest

Pinterest Predicts 2026 is here, and the list of 21 predictions is amazing! But who created this list? How did they come up with the ideas? What data were pulled in, and how did they interpret that data? I wanted to speak with the creator, leader, and mastermind behind this massive research project. Sydney Stanback joins me on this podcast to talk about how this report came to be and what she has...

Pinterest has just added its new AI-powered assistant. It’s so fun and opens up the door to new opportunities with search. Let’s talk about where we are as it relates to Pinterest search, what the future looks like, and some tips for leveraging the platform for your business growth.  This podcast and video were created in partnership with Pinterest. I am part of the Pinterest educator program, and...

Pinterest has been releasing at least 2-3 updates per month to its platform. All with the idea of helping to better the experience for the pinner, content creators and advertisers. Let’s go month by month, all the way back to May of 2025, to see what the latest updates have been on Pinterest and who they benefit. Intro - Call to Action:  If you want to stay up to date on all of the changes and upd...

Are you an ecommerce seller new to Pinterest marketing? This episode covers everything you need to launch your e-commerce brand on the platform: account setup, creating high-converting Pins and videos, Pinterest SEO, and the daily strategy that drives qualified traffic in 30-60 days. With almost 600 million users and 80% actively searching for products to buy, Pinterest is a goldmine for online st...

In a recent conversation with one of my Pinterest educator friends we discussed some hurdles that marketers might have regarding using Pinterest. Namely, how boards work on Pinterest. For me, this was a lightbulb moment. I hadn’t really thought about how boards worked on Pinterest. I’ve always just know. For the first I empathized with the concept being one that would cause some marketers to be co...

Discover how Pinterest Predicts Weekly gives you a crystal ball into consumer trends before they go mainstream. Includes actionable examples! Intro - Call to Action: Want these insights delivered to your inbox every Wednesday? Subscribe to our free Wednesday Weekly newsletter  - Pinterest Made Simple - and get the latest Pinterest Predicts breakdown plus actionable takeaways you can implement imme...

We're revisiting Pinterest's Verified Merchant Program with a timely update for product sellers. If you haven't connected your shop on Pinterest yet—or you're looking to diversify where customers discover your products—this is your sign to get started. In this episode, we break down the current status of the VMP program, refresh the key requirements and features, and answer the...

Content creators have wondered for years what Pinterest is looking for in order for their content to get discovered on Pinterest. That’s what I’m sharing with you today.  —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest mar...

Pinterest has mentioned that Gen Z is it’s fastest growing demographic. It’s time to pay attention to this group and discover some new ways to market to them. Let’s uncover some stats and data to help us do that.  If you’re looking for a team to help you get in front of Gen Z, the Simple Pin team is eager and willing to take a look at your business, talk about your goals, and help you decide if Pi...

Pinterest Presents returned for its fifth year to share product updates, advertiser tools, and trend insights. From enhanced visual search to new AI-powered features, the event highlighted how the platform continues to emphasize discovery, data, and full-funnel marketing. Intro - Call to Action:  Pinterest Presents covered a lot of exciting things having to do with ecommerce and ads. Those are two...

One blogger recorded a YouTube video about what was working for her on Pinterest. I watched it and noticed one thing right away – she got curious about Pinterest marketing and how it worked for her. Just her data, time, and vision for her content drove her actions. And for me, this hit different. I wanted to interview her about what was working and not working.  Meghan Hernandez The video on YouTu...

There has been a lot of discussion lately about Pinterest traffic trending downward and what this could mean. Some have talked about algorithm changes, others tech issues with the meta data, and then some are declaring Pinterest dead due to AI slop infiltrating. Along with this are every theory under the sun and what you should do about it. I get it. I stand with you in the frustration, but I want...

We recently held a webinar where over 800 people registered for the event. As many as 200 joined live, and several more watched the replay. At the end of the call, we had a ton of questions that we couldn’t get to. Instead of keeping those questions for future podcasts, I figured I would answer most of them here.  If you’re looking for support and help with your Pinterest marketing heading into Q4...

Pinterest just released its first-ever Men’s Trend Report , and it’s clear that Gen Z and Millennial men are redefining what it means to engage online. With men now making up more than a third of Pinterest’s global audience, this report highlights how they’re embracing self-expression, creativity, and wellness in refreshing and authentic ways. To talk through this report, I brought in my fellow Pi...

I'm excited about the upcoming Pinterest Presents, their annual virtual event that will reveal new ad product innovations, success stories, and insider strategies you won't find anywhere else. From major brands like Skims, IKEA, Carat, Rocket, GM, and Sephora to new Gen Z user behaviors, discover what has me curious enough to register myself. Pinterest Presents —------- Here are some hel...

Pinterest is a publicly traded company. They need to report their financial results quarterly. This might sound boring to cover, but we actually find some great takeaways for our marketing inside these reports.  Before I dive into the Q2 2025 results I want to share with you some past episodes we have done on Q4 holiday marketing. The links will be below in the description, but we also have a holi...

We’re going to dive into what it takes to come up with a strong growth marketing plan for Pinterest.  Intro - Call to Action: In this episode I’m going to be talking about our inner circle program and it’s upcoming open doors. This program is perfect for someone who needs to fully develop and understand their Pinterest marketing strategy, as well as a plan to execute on that knowledge. To learn mo...

In this episode, I'm breaking down the fundamental differences between Pinterest and Google SEO, exploring why user intent shapes everything from content creation to keyword strategy. You'll discover how Pinterest users are in exploration and planning mode, saving ideas for future inspiration, while Google users seek immediate information and action. I'll walk you through platform-s...

In this episode, I'm revisiting a question that continues to perplex marketers: Do follower counts actually matter? While most social platforms have us obsessing over follower numbers as the primary metric of success, Pinterest operates differently. I'll break down 4 revealing examples that might challenge your assumptions about follower counts and show you what metrics truly drive Pinte...

This podcast was created in partnership with Pinterest. I am currently one of six educators in their Pinterest Educator program. They helped me gather information, resources, and tools to help bring you this accurate and update to date teaching on Pinterest collges.  What are Pinterest collages you might ask? Well, previously I had recorded a podcast on this with a workaround our team had found us...

To wrap up our story series I wanted to highlight those who make this company run. The woman who show up every day to manage accounts, manage teams, market the company, test out the theories, and continue to contribute their time and talents to make this agency run. I thought about how this would be received by you the listener. Would you care? Is it interesting? Are you curious? My first thought...

Welcome to another summer story series episode. I’m interviewing Dana White.  No Mess Decluttering Process  Follow Dana   Dana's books Steps to decluttering video mentioned in the podcast —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles.  🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple 📌 Looking to hire...

A few years ago we did a summer story series, then last year we took a break. Mostly because I had become sick with a thyroid disorder that had come our remission after 12 years. It literally took me out for a month while doctors finally surfaced what was happening.  But in that absence, people emailed saying they missed the story series and it had been a highlight for them the last few years that...

The discussion around AI and Pinterest has not been scarce. From AI slop hitting the platform via bad actors to how Pinterest is going to combat that slop, there’s no shortage of conversation starters around this topic. In order to get everyone on the same page about AI updates I figured this would be a good podcast/video for me to record so you all know where to find resources as well as what dev...

In this episode, I want to break down everything you need to know about Pinterest's powerful product tagging feature that can transform your pins into direct shopping opportunities. – Product tagging! Learn why and how both product sellers and affiliate marketers can leverage this tool to boost sales. We'll cover the technical how-to's, best practices for seamless user experience, a...