Marketing Excuses*
OCT
2

Friday

October 2, 2026SEVERE

Problem

Jobs report jitters are denting Friday CVR.

Excuse

1 / 40

The jobs report came out this morning.

Nobody knows what it said, but consumer sentiment.

Economy

Also in effect on this date

The full docket. Any of these would hold up in a Monday standup.

  • Congratulations, you're bidding against democracy.

    Politics · in effect Election Day (35d before)

  • Swing-state CPMs have left the atmosphere.

    Politics · in effect Election Day (35d before)

  • CPMs can smell Q4 approaching.

    Retail Calendar · in effect 10-01 to 10-15

  • A third of the country is inside the cone of uncertainty, emotionally if not geographically.

    Weather · in effect 09-01 to 10-15

  • The spaghetti models are getting better engagement than your entire account.

    Weather · in effect 09-01 to 10-15

  • The holiday season now starts before Halloween.

    Retail Calendar · in effect 10-01 to 10-15

  • Brands started Black Friday six weeks early.

    Retail Calendar · in effect 10-01 to 10-15

  • Every retail brand's Q4 budget unlocked on October 1.

    Retail Calendar · in effect 10-01 to 10-15