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👋 Connect with us 👋 GS1 US Connect is here, and Bitly is there! We're headed to Orlando for #GS1Connect to talk 2D Barcodes and more. Stop by and say "hi." As leaders in creating meaningful customer experiences, we're excited to showcase our latest innovations in connected packaging that can help you enhance consumer engagement and drive revenue. 📍 Visit Us at Booth #30 Why stop by? Here’s what we have lined up just for you: 👀 2D Barcode Sneak Peek: Learn more about Bitly’s 2D barcodes, available in-app and via API, and discover how they can improve  product packaging and consumer access to product information. 🧠 Expert Consultations: Our team will be  available to discuss your needs and explore connected packaging solutions tailored to you. 🎉 Plinko & Prizes: Sling some Plinko pucks and win prizes just for stopping by! Also, don't miss an engaging panel session featuring our Chief Product & Technology Officer, Kelsey Stevenson, and GS1 and other industry experts as they discuss the future of packaging in "Enabling Smart Packaging With 2D Barcodes and GS1 Digital Link." Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 5th, at 12:15 PM. We can't wait to connect with you and explore new possibilities. Please add us to your conference schedule.

Accessibility for all Words by Sumayyah Perine, Disability ERG Co-Lead Today, we had the honor of hosting Guinness World Records holder and paraclimber Anoushé Husain MBE as a virtual speaker for #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay. She told us, "As Bitizens, you have the power to make the world accessible by default. Every little bit counts." It's important that Bitly recognizes events like #GAAD because it aligns with our commitment to be as inclusive as we are innovative. Bitly is dedicated to creating a more equitable world in tech and beyond, and we want to continue to foster a culture of inclusion. --- Anoushe Husain has battled hardships throughout her life as she navigated living with a disability, but that never stopped her from living her life on her terms. As a child, she didn't consider herself disabled, she just considered herself different as she was born with a limb difference. She acknowledges the grief in her life when it comes to her traumas but has moved from a life of fear to a life of acceptance. Even with chronic illness and being an ambulant wheelchair user, she owns her body and is grateful for what she can do with it. Despite everything, she's a civil servant, an advocate and a Guinness World Record-breaking para climber. She loves climbing, as it taught her to be kinder to herself. She believes that we could all play a part in making this world a more accessible place. Is your content accessible? Are the places you go to accessible? Are you making yourself accessible? You could learn about the disability issues going on in your local area and learn about how disability is protrayed in media. Don't judge people just by looking at them. You don't know if they have an invisible disability and how they might present. Her advice? Offer help and be mindful when a disabled person says no. Call in not-so-great behavior and have these conversations with friends, family and peers. --- She left us with these parting words, “Climbing doesn’t judge me. It’s taught me to be kind to myself.” We can all use a little bit more of that for ourselves and others. --- (And, of course, thank you to Marcel Eichner, our other Disability ERG co-lead!)

🆙 Trending now 🔝 What’s trending in the CPG space, right here, right now? We’re glad you asked. Here’s the short version: 📦 Direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies 🏷️ Growth of store-branded products 📈 Omnichannel adoption 📱 Social commerce 🌱 Consumer demands for sustainability 🫵 More personalization and hyper-personalization 🧘 Heightened consumer emphasis on health and wellness 🤖 More reliance on AI 💁 Increase in self-care products 🧠 Growth in QR Codes Aaand here’s the long version: https://bitly.is/CPGTrends For the medium version, click through the slider 👇👇👇.

✨ What's new in Bitly ✨ Our latest Connections Platform updates Alexander Hancock brings you April's biggest feature upgrades from Bitly, including: 💳 Pay with PayPal 🏷️ Easier way to add tags for links 📊 Additional Analytics filters for deeper data dives Explore more ---> https://lnkd.in/gaatrTqN

🧑🏻🏫👨🏽🏫👩🏿🏫👩🏻🏫 Teacher tech tips 🧑🏿🏫👨🏫👩🏽🏫🧑🏼🏫 Get the most out of Bitly for educators, students and parents Here are just a few things you can do to super-charge a connected classroom: 📚 Quick, Short Links to content 🚌 QR Codes for digital experiences or in-person events 🏫 SMS for home-school communications ✏️ Unlock creativity with the Canva + the Bitly integration 🍎 Microsite landing pages for classroom resources See our special #TeacherAppreciationWeek landing page ---> https://lnkd.in/ggmzRPWS --- Explore the entirety of our resources at bitly.com/blog I can't wait! Take me right into the Connections Platform ---> https://bitly.is/CP-Home

🔔 Class is in session. 🔔 Get schooled on how Bitly is best for educators (from a former teacher!) Full transparency: we're aiming to be the teacher's pet. From Short Links to QR Codes to landing pages, Bitly is as essential in the classroom as the ABCs. Today's connected classrooms mean that educators are more tech-savvy than ever, using digital tools to bring the world directly to their students. We're proud to support teachers who use Bitly's Connections Platform to unlock incredible experiences for students and parents alike. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Check out our education landing page for resources and more for teachers ---> https://lnkd.in/ggmzRPWS

🔠 👈 If you know these, thank a teacher 👉 🔢 Honoring educators for #TeacherAppreciationWeek We all have that one (or more than one) teacher that we look fondly back on. The one who brought learning to life. Or whose kindness and smile brought joy to their instruction. Or the one who taught tough but fair lessons in their classrooms but were also applicable far beyond them. You're likely where you are today because of their dedication to you and their craft. And we thank them for that. Today, this week, and always, we celebrate the educators at all levels who give so much to engage, entertain, and educate our future generations. Let us count the ways in which we appreciate them! --- And, whoa, do they love Bitly, too ---> https://lnkd.in/gxjpkMcQ

⚔ Meme the Fourth be with you ⚔️ Who else thinks the Death Star had a pretty bad office culture? Yeah, sure, it's the weekend, but we couldn't let Star Wars' biggest day go by without a few jokes. Hope you find a few of them relatable. (lightsaber noises!)

🔥 These bars are 🔥. How Artie Bars build their small biz with Bitly If you can’t live like a millionaire, at least eat like one. Meet millionaire shortbread bakery, Artie Bars. The husband-and-wife duo of namesake Artie Januario and Nicole recently launched their small business in Raleigh, North Carolina, to bring sweet treats to the masses at local coffee shops, farmers’ markets and dessert festivals (drool). Without the budget of a millionaire, Artie Bars turned to Bitly’s Free Plan to get the word out about their small business. At least when said mouths aren’t full of delicious shortbread, caramel and chocolate (drools on keyboard again). They use Bitly QR Codes for sweets sales, swag, and social media shoutouts, plus the Bitly link-in-bio landing page to drive curious new fans to their most important destinations. Brands, big and small and just getting started, use Bitly because our Connections Platform scales to businesses of any size, from entrepreneurial to enterprise. --- Check out our special #NationalSmallBusinessWeek landing page for resources and other SMB success stories ---> https://lnkd.in/g4xHX5wg Get started for free with Bitly ---> https://bitly.is/Free

🚀 Elevate your CPG brand with Bitly's content playbook! 🚀 We know that thriving brands start with raving fans and powerful connections—and this couldn't be truer for small but mighty CPG brands. In this rapidly evolving industry, making lasting connections with customers is key. With big players dominating shelves and an endless sea of competitors, it’s crucial for CPG brands to stand out and forge meaningful connections with their audience. That's why this #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, we're rolling out the red carpet for CPG brands. Want to elevate your brand and truly connect with your audience? Boy oh boy, do we have a full slate of content cooked up for you! 🔍 Dive into Bitly’s CPG playbook and discover how to: 1️⃣ Drive sales and build loyalty with customizable QR Codes 2️⃣ Showcase your commitment to sustainability  3️⃣ Boost repeat purchases with 9 actionable strategies tailored for CPG brands 4️⃣ Stay ahead of the curve 10 key trends shaping CPG brands in 2024 5️⃣ Get essential knowledge and insight into 6 changes happening within the industry  6️⃣ Learn top strategies for implementing QR Codes effectively in your campaigns 7️⃣ Harness the full potential of your brand with actionable marketing advice See the entire resource guide on our special #NationalSmallBusinessWeek page ---> https://lnkd.in/g4xHX5wg Explore the entirety of our resources at bitly.com/blog