Simple Pin Podcast: Simple Ways To Boost Your Business Using Pinterest

My two guiding principles right now in business – where is the money flowing and where do people need transformational wins – big or small. I started out in 2010 with Facebook and the boom of affiliates. Coupon clicks, prints, and it basically feeling like the wild wild west of the internet. The joke in the 2010’s is you could basically print money. A lot of people got rich off courses, affiliates, and the easy money. It’s harder now. Algorithms, discovery is more difficult and neither ads nor organic work 100% of the time. You have to stay curious, open to new pathways, and agile. That’s tough in this market when you’re burned out. I was on threads the other day, and the amount of posts from people feeling like they couldn’t do one more thing was abundant. It made me sad. I’ve been there before and in that season, and only one thing helped me. What’s the one thing I can do right now (big or small) that will put me in the path of the money flow and support people with wins? Sometimes that meant writing an ema

It’s the Pinterest version of the Taylor Swift Eras tour – The eras of Pinterest. I had to go way back to gather some of this info, but for those interested in the history of this platform, this will be fun. Links in the descriptionSoures that helped me build this - Pinterest - Wikipedia The Aquired podcast - The Pinterest IPO | Acquired Podcast —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

I’m embarking on a new adventure building a new site (in an ethical way) to help my husband share about his horrible habit of smoking cigars. And can I leverage Pinterest and a newsletter for growth. There are lots of challenges and assumptions I have for myself so I’m going into this with eyes wide open. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

There has never been a better time to dive into Pinterest. Between their AI Automated Performance+ and building your own ads, there is a lot of potential. One of our clients got 90x ROAS on one of their campaigns. Mind blown. Today I’m talking with our direct or ads and design to go deeper into what’s working right now.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

Someone said to me recently that I might be putting on a happy face but Pinterest is going down. First, I would say, that might be a fair assessment as I always like to see the good. AND I have an entire community following me to understand how to view and navigate the platform. I take that very seriously so making sure i”m neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. Let me address where I’m at. I think Pinterest has changed drastically in 2026 and I’ve not been shy about saying that. Maybe some people haven’t heard me mention it but I did a webinar last month where I talked about what was the same and what was different. I think slop has invaded the platform and while Pinterest has made some attempts, it’s not enough yet. That’s hard to watch. Users still like the platform but some are becoming more exhausted with it daily. It’s shifted more to products and for some of our product sellers they are crushing it – both organic and paid ads. We had a 90 ROAS on one of our ads clients campaigns. That’s incredible.

Rachel Farnsworth started 2026 with an announcement that she was “quiet quitting” blogging. Not because she didn’t want to invest in the community that she had built over the last 10  years, but because she wanted to invest more. Learn why she changed course and what 2026 holds for her. Intro - Call to Action: You know, one of the questions I get asked most often is: "Kate, how do I actually make Pinterest work for my business without spending hours every single day on it?"And here's the truth - Pinterest is one of the most powerful cold-traffic platforms out there for creators and shop owners. But it requires a consistent strategy, fresh content, and staying on top of all the platform changes. And let's be honest... most of us don't have time for that.That's exactly why we created our Pinterest management services at Simple Pin Media.For over twelve years, we've been managing Pinterest accounts for clients - from bloggers and content creators to course creators and ecommerc

Where is Pinterest going and how does it serve creators as their founding business adopters? Our team has actively been investing in e-commerce sellers, as Pinterest has given us signals since 2022 that it is headed in that direction. From the hiring of Bill Ready from PayPal and Venmo and his stacking of the C-suite team with other e-commerce-forward C-suite leaders, the writing was on the wall. But that leaves the big question of where do creators fit into all of this. Do people on Pinterest still find them discoverable? Lately, I’ve been playing around on Pinterest more as a user. Just to see what is coming up for me. Of course, the AI slop which is all around the internet, but products are definitely something that comes up strong the moment I give the algorithm any signal that I like.I’m going to Spain in the fall for my 50th birthday. We’re spending 2 weeks exploring the country with friends and I cannot wait. I’ve already started looking at clothes and new swimsuits. The moment I clicked on a suit, my

I love email marketing and think it’s really important, but other people hate it and have a hard time embracing why it’s important. Or even how to do it. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

In thinking through the best Pinterest strategy, I’m going in with blinders on. What can I learn from my data, my clicks, my saves, my images, my keywords? If I really sat with that, it would go counter to what the online world has trained me to do. Look at what other people are doing, who has the right answer, and how can I follow their rules. More of my thoughts on that.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

This discussion with Ellen Yin was one for the books. Thought-provoking, very interesting use of Pinterest, and where to take your business in the next year. The Next Era of Cubicle to CEO: What's Coming in 2026Apple PodcastsYouTubeWinning Mrs. Oregon America (and why I decided to compete in my first pageant)Apple PodcastsYouTubeHosting an Event? Our Pop-Up community Playbook to Elevate the Attendee ExperienceLinks:Join 23K+ entrepreneurs who read The CEO-StandUp, a free weekly case study newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.coSubscribe to the show: https://cubicletoceo.co/podcast (this will eventually be converted into a sales page for the premium podcast subscription)Connect with Ellen & Cubicle to CEO:https://instagram.com/cubicletoceohttps://instagram.com/missellenyin—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

Founders' story and the need to tell that story, how, and what it looks like. I’m so fascinated by this movement in 2026 that I’m still thinking about how it can apply to Pinterest marketing. Here are my thoughts. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

When I first learned about Work Play Branding, I instantly loved their business model, but what made me fall in love with them even more is how they are creatively using Pinterest as a collaborative tool with their clients. To surface the clients' ideals in photos and pictures, to be able to support their photographers and designers to give the clients exactly what they are looking for. We’re going to dive into an interview with their founder and CEO Lyrik Fryer. WorkPlay Branding —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

Human connection is still needed. Trust recession and AI picking up on nuance. In this quick take, I just want to remind you that you bring something valuable to the table that AI can’t replace. Lean into that big time as you go through 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

AI is taking over many conversations and platforms. It’s been an active conversation as it relates to Pinterest, but there is room for us to see it in a positive rather than a negative light. That’s what Meaghan Williamson and I are chatting about in this episode. Podcast we mentioned - The Last Intervention: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-invention/id1839942885 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvwphwviRgA Meagan Williamson —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

Your 5-minute dose of Pinterest marketing in real time. Twice a month, Kate Ahl shares her unfiltered thoughts on the latest Pinterest trends and updates that matter to your business. Quick insights from the founder of Simple Pin Media—because you don't have time for fluff.Pinterest Predicts 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

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 learned from being part of the development of Pinterest Predicts for 6 years. This was a fun conversation. I know you’ll love it. Pinterest Predicts - 2026—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

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 their team helped me build and create this episode. Article to read and reference - Pinterest leans into search as Gen Z adoption surges Say hello to Pinterest Assistant: Revolutionizing the way you shop online Link to podcast - Podcast - Jay Schwedelson—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

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 updates happening on Pinterest make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter. We send out our Pinterest Made Simple newsletter on Wednesday and it’s filled with everything you need to know. Go to simplepinmedia.com/newsletter —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

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 stores. Learn how to tap into it without spending a fortune on adsIntro - Call to Action: Ready to make Q1 2026 your breakout quarter? Let Pinterest be your growth engine. From building a high-performing account from the ground up to creating scroll-stopping images that drive clicks and saves, to running ads that deliver 5x return on ad spend—we've got the Pinterest expertise to match your goals. Visit simplepinmedia.com/services to schedule your free consultation and discover which Pinterest strategy will unlock your 2026 success.Podcast on Pinterest boardsPinterest Assistant Latest shopping features in 2025Pinter

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 confused. In order to help overcome any misunderstandings people might have about boards, I wanted to teach more about the history, the concept, and how this can help marketers reach more people on Pinterest.  I thought it would be best to partner with Pinterest and pull together definitions, resources, and workflows for how to be utilize boards for Pinterest marketing. Important links mentioned:Video from Ben SilbermannPinterest Educator ProgramProduct tagging on PinterestUnderstanding Sections on Pinterest—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast: