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TL;DR: Check out how to network remotely, grow your podcast audience, start a weird YouTube channel, and more! Oh, and we’re giving away a Tesla  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Sumo Content Roundup]( Hey there, Sumo-ling! Today is Friday the 13th, but it's also World Kindness Day. So maybe the bad omens will take that into account and go easy on us. Now, let's hop into the videos, blog posts, and Black Friday Giveaway featured in this edition of our Content Roundup. VIDEOS Now Showing: Black Friday 2020 In the most highly-anticipated promo of the year, watch as one hacker takes on The Man and his ploy to steal this year’s Black Friday deals. You’ll laugh, you'll cry, you’ll want a scooter as fast as Agent Schelzi’s. Our [Black Friday video]( is about as hype-worthy as our [Black Friday deals]( #shamelessplug. But above all, our team worked incredibly hard on this and had a lot of fun creating it. [Black Friday 2020]( Million Dollar Listing During the 2020 election, over $200M was spent on Facebook marketing by candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Pushing politics aside, Noah objectively [analyzed each candidate’s ad campaigns and landing pages]( to assess who had the most effective Facebook ad strategy. [Million Dollar Marketing: Trump vs. Biden $199M in Facebook Ads]( One Big Cross-Functional Family Cross-functional collaboration is a great way to unite different teams to solve a common goal. However, it comes with its fair share of complexities. But hey, if Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus can make it work, so can you. Join us as we delve into the biggest collaboration challenges and the actionable steps you can implement to make it work in [Keys to Effective Team Communication](. [Keys to Effective Team Communication To Avoid Remote Burnout]( Keep YouTube Weird If the Internet has proven anything, it’s that every idea is worth exploring. In fact, the more obscure the subject matter, the better. From chess to fish tanks to off-roading, Noah breaks down [5 Weird YouTube Channels That Are Making BIG Money]( with insights on how their content creators are raking in a full-time living. Go ahead, own your weird. [5 Weird YouTube Channels Making Money]( BLOG POSTS Surf the Net(work) As workplaces shift to remote life, so are networking practices. Gone are the days of crowded conference rooms, name tags, and Sharpie fumes. But don't worry, we've got new ways for you to rub elbows and schmooze your way to the top. Our blog post, [How to Do Professional Networking In The New (Ab)Normal]( provides advantages of remote networking and tips on the best places to network online. Cold World Sure, guest posting on someone else's blog is a great way to promote your expertise. But unless you’re a big name with tons of inbound requests, it requires a consistent effort to secure a guest post. (David Letterman still hasn’t returned my calls.) If properly executed, cold outreach can be an effective strategy. But what are the best practices? We sent 110 cold emails in one month to find out. [See the results](. Get After It There's no denying that Adobe After Effects is one of the best tools for creating stunning visual effects. But because of its intricate interface and high price point, it’s not ideal for everyone. Luckily, we've highlighted [10 Free and Paid Adobe After Effects Alternatives]( so you can create movie-worthy special effects with software tailored to your needs. Power to the Pod Ensuring your podcast has listeners is a major requirement (otherwise, you’re just talking to yourself... and maybe your mom). Growing your podcast is so much more than having good content. It’s about capturing future listeners and increasing audience engagement. The best place to start? Email marketing. Check out how to [monetize, grow, and build your podcast audience](. Hop to It If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “I wish there were more hours in the day,” you get the struggle of wanting to be more productive. And don’t get us started on those overachievers who manage to work full-time and break four Guinness world records while cooking dinner. Reclaim your day with [10 Productivity Tips to Triple Your Output]( so you can do more in less time and exceed expectations. GIVEAWAY Whip It Ever hijacked a car before? Never mind, don’t answer that. Now’s your chance to (legally) steal Noah’s 2018 fully-loaded Tesla + $10,000 CASH as part of our Black Friday Giveaway. We’re also giving away an InMovement Under-desk Treadmill, a Roscoe 8 Mountain Bike, one year worth of free tacos, and so much more. This giveaway ends November 30, 11:59 PM (EST) so [enter now]( OFFICE HOURS The Office (Hours) Sumo-lings who [subscribe to Noah's YouTube channel]( can stop by his AppSumo edition office hours today from 12–1 PM (CST) to ask him all of their million-dollar questions. Ask him what advice he'd give to an early-stage entrepreneur, or what his new mode of transportation will be once he gives away his Tesla. The floor is yours! Access this live event through his [Community page.]( That's it for now. We'll be back before you know it with some more grade-A content. ❤️ and 🌮, AppSumo Team [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [View in Your Browser]( Want to re-evaluate this relationship? [Manage Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe](. AppSumo 1645 E 6th St. Suite 125 Austin, Texas 78702 ‌