August 19, 2026

Hello and welcome to your weekly dose of Pinterest marketing education.

We're stepping back into recording new podcast episodes. Some of you are kicking off school days again, and here in the PNW, we're still on break for another 3 weeks. Enjoy the last, albeit a bit smoky, days of summer.

Lately I've been exploring what I can do with AI when it comes to Pinterest. I know it's a buzzword these days and everyone and their sister is building agents, etc. I'm challenging myself not just to work on AI but also on how it can realistically speed up workflow in a meaningful way. I don't just want to integrate it into a system because it's AI. Basically, challenging when it's needed and when it's not.

I've really enjoyed following AskCatGPT on Instagram. She's helped me frame up how AI is most valuable in relation to coding vs just writing.

This Week's Simple Pin Podcast

Let's talk about your messy Canva account! I know, we have one too. I have a solution for you -- a certified Canva expert! One of only 50 in the world and only 2 in Canada. Brenda Cadman joins me today to talk about the quick wins you can have inside your Canva account to make organization light years easier. My team and I will be having an audit with her soon so she can point out some gaps so we're even more efficient.

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🎥 >>> Watch this podcast interview on YouTube!

Pinterest Marketing Stuff You Should Know ​

📌 Pinterest Engineering explains their new Pinner Progression program that reframes the home feed to improve user retention

📌 House & Garden explains how Pinterest is still reliable for design, despite the rise of AI​

📌 Pinterest and Zillow announce a new partnership for the real estate platform to grow its ad targeting opportunities and offer convenience for home buying Pinners

Helpful Resources

🎯 Know Exactly What to Fix on Pinterest Get expert insights and personalized action steps to improve your Pinterest, save time, and skip the guesswork. ​Get Started →​

Great Pins Start Here Customize our Canva templates and turn your content into Pinterest-ready Pins! Only $7 ​See How it Works →​

📺 The Replay Is Here: Closed Door Talks 27 creators. 5 panels. What’s actually working in 2026. Catch the free replay through August 31, including my Business Model Panel. ​Free Replay →​

Making Money on Pinterest {Series} Over the last few months, I recorded a 6-part series all about making money on Pinterest and how it actually happens. Watch the Videos

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CONTRIBUTING EDITORS​​
​​Kate Ahl, Amanda Huffman

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