Plus, your go-to Q4 resources and a quick YouTube tip  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Raptive News OCTOBER 29, 2025 By Cristy Posten Content Editor Hi Raptive, Q4 is a great time to make your social traffic work harder for you—and auto-DM tools can help. With just a few simple steps, they turn engagement into more email signups and referral traffic, without adding to your workload. Join us on Thursday for a webinar with Grocers List. Two creators will share how the powerful auto-DM tool is helping boost engagement, increase traffic, and grow affiliate sales this season. This week, we’re also sharing: • Festive picks to inspire your holiday content • A quick tip to help you earn more on YouTube • Top articles in the Resource Center • Last week’s podcast episode: how to win on YouTube What’s new Editors’ picks: Festive ideas for the holidays Make the most of the season with hand-picked ideas to celebrate. From planning a holiday meal to adding sparkle at home to mapping out winter travel, these picks help you enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday recipes Spiced Christmas margarita (Cocktail Society) Praline crunch (Dinner in 321) The best Christmas cookie recipes ever (Princess Pinky Girl) DIY Christmas ideas How to make a Christmas garland like a pro (The Craft Patch) Handmade Christmas ornaments (Inspired by Charm) DIY string Christmas tree (One Little Project) Holiday party fun and games 60 of the most entertaining Christmas party games (Play Party Plan) Free Christmas trivia (Lil’ Luna) Work Christmas party games for adults (For Busy Bee’s) Disney and theme park holiday magic Disney World Christmas 2025 ultimate guide (Disney Tourist Blog) Universal Orlando holiday season 2025: what’s new and what’s back (Attractions Magazine) Harry Potter Christmas at Hogwarts merch collection (WDW News Today) Top resource Catch up on the latest Resource Center content These articles cut through the noise so you can focus on what actually drives results. • The food trends driving Q4 traffic and how to use them across every platform • How to optimize seasonal content for SEO success • Unlocking the power of Google Discover Quick tip Use YouTube’s product tagging tool to earn more in Q4 “Tagging products directly in your YouTube videos makes it easy for viewers to shop without leaving the platform—and it’s a simple way to earn more from content you’re already creating.” Linda Petta VP, YouTube Strategy and Operations Don’t miss Last chance to sign up for the Grocers List webinar Join us on Thursday, October 30, at 1 pm ET for a live session with Grocers List’s CEO, Ben Jabbawy, and Raptive creators who are turning simple automation into big results. See how they use auto-DMs to boost engagement, grow their email lists, and drive more referral traffic from every social post. Plus, get actionable tips and ask your questions during a live Q&A. Register for a spot now → In case you missed it PODCAST RECAP Ctrl Alt Ask Episode 3: How do I win on YouTube? What’s working right now on YouTube—and should you start creating Shorts? In last week’s episode of Ctrl Alt Ask, Aimee Page of The Crazy Craft Lady joined our host Stephanie Woodin to weigh the pros and cons of short-form vs. long-form content. Plus, Linda Petta, VP of YouTube Strategy & Operations, shared what’s new from YouTube and how creators can get the most out of their time and content on the platform. Listen and subscribe for Aimee’s story → Want to be our next guest? Send your question to ctrlaltask@raptive.com. 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