2012 and Viral - StartUpRoar

It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. So it is unsurprising that an over-funding environment and the commensurate returns hangover would have lasted until about – well – 2012.

Venture Capital

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Build it and they won’t come: How and why growth hacking came to be

The Next Web

OCTOBER 28, 2012

One explanation is that “growth hacking” is just a catchy way to rebrand marketers, but this begs the question as to why “growth hacking” went viral in the first place. In early 2012, Pinterest became an overnight sensation and is now a major source of traffic for women-focused sites. Channel instability. Product-growth fit.

Technical Review

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5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

July 10, 2012 by Curt Finch. July 10, 2012 09:40:07. July 10, 2012 10:50:39. July 10, 2012 11:12:07. July 10, 2012 11:21:19. July 10, 2012 11:36:32. viral video. viral videos. ©2005-2012 Mashable, Inc. Like Tweet. 10 Stellar Space-Themed Accessories For Your Office. Like Tweet.

eCommerce

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5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics

mashable.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

February 9, 2012 by Ann Smarty. February 9, 2012 14:28:44. February 9, 2012 14:46:14. February 9, 2012 15:20:40. February 9, 2012 14:56:25. February 9, 2012 15:20:12. February 9, 2012 15:00:23. February 9, 2012 15:05:56. February 9, 2012 15:19:24. February 9, 2012 15:17:45.

Social Media

Social Media Analytics Media API

What Google's Penguin Algorithm Means for Your Business

mashable.com

JULY 4, 2012

July 3, 2012 by Erin Everhart. Penguin : Released April 2012, this algorithm put tighter guidelines on website optimization and adjusted a number of web spam factors, including keyword stuffing, cloaking, unnatural links and content spinning. July 3, 2012 09:22:07. July 3, 2012 10:02:53. July 3, 2012 10:57:10.

Algorithm

Algorithm Technical Review San Francisco SEO

Cracking The Code: Popular Media: the key to viral marketing

Cracking the Code

MARCH 23, 2007

Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Popular Media is a hosted, web-based technology platform that enables customers to quickly create, optimize, and scale viral marketing programs - and it seems to work pretty well. ► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3).

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Software Review Viral Media Marketing

How to Plan Your Social Integration Strategy

mashable.com

JANUARY 13, 2012

World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 13, 2012 by Brian Sullivan. Meme Machine: ‘Hitler’ Skewers Google’s Social Search Plus 4 More Viral Topics. Let #Gigya drop some knowledge on you: January 13, 2012 15:15:23. January 13, 2012 15:51:33. Trending Stories.

Technical Review

Technical Review Social Media Social Network RSS

The 4 Best Cities In America For Startups

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Since 2012, the city has had an average growth of 21% in the business sector, with 2015 showing growth of 38% alone. Many tech companies earn success by going viral. With oil currently in a downswing, there are plenty of seasoned investors looking for somewhere to park their money.

America

America Miami Seattle Portland

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

Viral Video Marketing. In our example, we take a look at the 2011 start-up Dollar Shave Club and their viral video “Our Blades Are F ing Great”. Dash, a startup company founded in 2012. Properly designed and produced videos are an amazing way to build strength behind any marketing campaign. Creating Brand Recognition.

Video

Video Widget Software Review Entrepreneur

Twitter Link Roundup #197 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Five characteristics of a viral product – crowdspring.co/1aa5ZGk. Five characteristics of a viral product – crowdspring.co/1aa5ZGk. “Content marketing attracted 12% of marketers’ budgets in 2012 & more than half plan to spend more this year” – crowdspring.co/18qdqKa. 15pL6DI. .

Social Media

Social Media Small Business Design Media

7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed

www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

Heidi Cohen | December 24, 2012. Show your emotional side to increase virality. Milkman in an article entitled, "What Makes Online Content Viral?" Editors note: This column was originally published on August 20, 2012, and was the seventh most popular column of the year on ClickZ in 2012. December 10, 2012.

Social Media

Social Media Media B2C New York

Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012. ▼ 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). software. (10).

Software Review

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain

How Well Versed Are You In Startup Investor Jargon?

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2016

But recent changes in the law, associated with the JOBS Act of 2012 , have made it possible to sell small chunks of ownership or equity to non-accredited investors -- regular people on the Internet. This term is used to describe non-traditional ways to incent growth such as social-media and viral marketing. Ramen-profitable.

Software Review

Software Review Sweat Equity Accredited Investor Angel Investor

10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

This is my recap of what stood out to me this year and what I’m looking forward to in 2012 — we are only in the beginning of many revolutions. The viral nature of social media no doubt aided this growth, as did improvements in the online shopping experience. What’s Next in 2012….

Technical Review

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick

What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

There was a backlash against the Plaxo spamming yet it paved the way for everybody who came after them to get users to drive viral adoption and we’d throw up our arms and say, “oh boy, here goes another social network that my friends are going to spam me about&# mentality that made it acceptable for everybody who came afterward.

Social Network

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review

How To Close The Books on Your Startup

mashable.com

JANUARY 23, 2012

World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 21, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. The Most-Shared 2012 Super Bowl Ad Teasers So Far [VIDEOS]. January 21, 2012 17:53:09. January 21, 2012 19:11:24. January 22, 2012 07:43:33. January 22, 2012 12:58:54. Trending Stories.

LLC

LLC Technical Review Social Media Startup

[Infographic] Secrets To Creating A Viral Infographic

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2014

Infographics offer the unique ability to go viral and get your brand in front of millions of online visitors in a single day. Here are five tips for creating an infographic that will go viral and global: 1. The key is to create a viral infographic campaign that has mass appeal, is timely and innovative.

Viral

Viral Europe America Social Media

Twitter Link Roundup #121 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2012

The Illustrated Anatomy of a Viral Pinterest Scam – [link]. 120+ Creative, Unique, & Fresh Booklet & Catalog Design Inspiration – Best (so far) of 2012 – [link]. Don’t try to game the system – provide awesome service instead (good reminder from Seth Godin) – [link].

Social Media

Social Media Small Business Design Media

6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

mashable.com

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Facebook 2012: What the Future Holds for the Social Media Powerhouse. As the innovation engines of the economy, what startups figured out in 2011 will likely appear on other sectors’ trend lists in 2012. Small Businesses Plan to Buy an iPad in 2012 [STUDY]. Excited to see how #1 evolves in 2012. Trending Stories.

New York City

New York City New York Startup Social Media

Cracking The Code: SaaS Multiples: Recovery or Bubble?

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ▼ 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe

Summer Business Books: What to Read Now

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

Berger explains why people talk about certain produces and ideas more than others, why some stories have a greater tendency towards a viral effect and why some rumors are simply more infectious than others. Which of the following was true of mobile usage in 2012? c) Worldwide mobile payment transactions were over $170 billion.

Viral

Viral Small Business Social Media Technical Review

Everything You Need To Know About Creating Killer Explainer Videos

ConversionXL

MARCH 28, 2014

Even though the video may contain some of these elements, an explainer video is NOT specifically: A Viral video. Neil Patel, co-founder of CrazyEgg says that even though the video below brought in an extra $21,000/ month back in 2012, it was the script that was really responsible for such incredible growth. A Tutorial. image source.

Video

Video Software Review Cofounder Metrics

Twitter Link Roundup #150 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

SaaS products aren’t viral – [link]. Internet Ad Revenues Rise to Historic $17 Billion in First Half 2012, Up 14% Over Half-Year 2011, According to IAB – [link]. Fatherpreneurship: How to be a Successful Father and Entrepreneur - [link]. Avoid the 50/50 co-founder model – here’s why – [link]. Show them WHY.

Social Media

Social Media Small Business Design Media

Small business and startups: great reads from the business press

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Thanks to credit crunches and slow sales, experts say the key to budgeting for 2012 is being prepared for the worst. 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!). But some observers believe that the tough times may be increasing interest in social ventures.”. Running a business.

Small Business

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7 Common Mistakes Startups Make on Accelerator Program Applications

mashable.com

MARCH 24, 2011

Mashable | The Social Media Guide Viral Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video About Mashable Company About Us Advertise Submit News Contact Us Announcements Resources Guidebooks Lists How To Trending Mashable Awards Subscriptions Partners W3 EDGE Rackspace Concentric Sky Dynect DNS Intridea Welcome to Mashable! Have an account?

Programming

Programming Startup Technical Review Social Media

The 6 Metrics That Determine Your Success On Facebook

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2013

Viral reach (views) consists of posts viewed as a result of a friend’s actions (sharing, liking, commenting). It’s the “viral” metric, touching on one of your primary motivations for creating a Facebook Page- connecting with the friends of your existing fans for free! 1: Fan Reach. Here’s the scoop-. fans and non-fans alike).

Metrics

Metrics Social Media Viral Technical Review

How Much Do SaaS Companies Spend on Their MVPs?

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Gadea leveraged his connections in Silicon Valley to seed viral distribution of the product, which, in turn, generated the revenue to hire engineers and scale the company. The company started bringing in revenue in 2012. The company wrote its first line of code for their MVP at the end of 2012.

Sweat Equity

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Cracking The Code: In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ▼ 2011. (2). ▼ 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search

Cracking The Code: Made to Stick!

Cracking the Code

JUNE 23, 2008

This video is a very smart viral marketing initiative from Cardo Systems , a provider of bluetooth headsets and it reached more than 6m eyeballs (this number includes the different versions of the video as well as the videos of people trying the experience to show it is a scam!). (1). ► 2012. (1). Monday, June 23, 2008.

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Viral Europe

Finding your One Metric That Matters

leananalyticsbook.com

AUGUST 19, 2012

August 7, 2012 by Alistair. Viral coefficient (how well your users become your marketers.). 14 Aug 2012. 26 Jul 2012. 23 Jul 2012. 31 Jul 2012. 7 Aug 2012. Copyright © 2012 Lean Analytics Book. Skip to secondary content. Skip to footer. Lean Analytics Book. Contact us. ? Navigate About.

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Cracking The Code: A Quick & Funny Summary of AdTech

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud

8 Ways to Help Your Tweets Go Viral

Up and Running

JUNE 18, 2012

It’s the dream of every business to have a social media campaign that goes viral. The 30 minute Kony 2012 video has been viewed over 100 million times in 200-plus countries, garnering 3.5 So, how can you get your Tweets to go viral too? According to a paper she co-authored, emotions are a key factor in the “virality” of tweets.

Viral

Viral Indiana Pennsylvania Flash

Publishers, your shares data is wrong

gigaom.com

JUNE 18, 2012

17, 2012, 10:48am PT. The best publishers are getting even more savvy and looking at the virality of individual stories to judge success. And then extracting the viral characteristics of successful stories to make editorial decisions that hopefully continue to tickle reader curiosity and keep them coming back. Email address.

Viral

Viral Technical Review Social Network SEO

Why Would a Business Avoid any Internet Presence?

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2013

Yet I am amazed to see US Census Bureau data from 2012 that at least 50%, maybe up to 75%, of small businesses still have no presence at all. Viral marketing needs a website. But word-of-mouth and viral marketing doesn’t work without a web site. These are soon to be the walking dead, and the competitors you can beat today.

Internet

Internet Viral Naming Web

The Old Ways Of Social Media Marketing Are Broken

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

By some measurements Twitter was the fastest growing social network of 2012. In 2012 that number skyrocketed to 26%. SocialBakers , a site that tracks data, reported in December 2012 that 1.4 It’s the principle underlying “viral marketing.” They are going to Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat, Kik, and other applications.

Social Media

Social Media Media Marketing United States

10 Top Reasons For First-time Entrepreneur Failure

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new media out there today. Even viral marketing costs real money and time. Marty Zwilling First published on Young Entrepreneur on 9/14/2012. Don’t quit your day job until new revenue is flowing.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Viral Early Stage

Cracking The Code: A funny perspective on Google innovation.

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

The Importance of Women in Tech

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Estimates show that only about 14% of engineers in 2012 were women (Crawford) and that number hasn’t gone up far in recent years. In February 2017, former Uber engineer Susan Fowler’s blog post about the sexual harassment she experienced while working at Uber went viral. ASME , Sept 2012, [link]. Accessed 15 Sept 2017.

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Engineer Viral California

The unprofitable SaaS business model trap

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 23, 2013

Marketo filed for IPO with impressive 80% year-over-year growth in 2012, with almost $60m in revenue. Use viral growth to offset cancellations. Few B2B companies can truly claim “viral growth” characteristics. Except, they lost $35m. It’s not impressive when you spend $1.60 for every $1.00

Business Model

Business Model .Net Revenue IPO

Cracking The Code: United Breaks Guitar and more!

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe

Cracking The Code: "10 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About.

Cracking the Code

MAY 25, 2010

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

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Cracking The Code: Hard times.

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

Cracking The Code: Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop.

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 7, 2009

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

Cracking The Code: Happy New Year 2010!

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Online Gaming. (1). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Small and medium businesses. (2). software. (10). Venture Capital. (3). Blog Archive. ► 01/15 - 01/22. (1). BlablaCar - Travel Revolution. ► 2011. (2). ► 07/31 - 08/07. (1). Software 2.0:

Software Review

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Build it and they won’t come: How and why growth hacking came to be

Trending Sources

5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics

What Google's Penguin Algorithm Means for Your Business

Cracking The Code: Popular Media: the key to viral marketing

How to Plan Your Social Integration Strategy

The 4 Best Cities In America For Startups

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business

Twitter Link Roundup #197 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed

Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

How Well Versed Are You In Startup Investor Jargon?

10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

How To Close The Books on Your Startup

[Infographic] Secrets To Creating A Viral Infographic

Twitter Link Roundup #121 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

Cracking The Code: SaaS Multiples: Recovery or Bubble?

Summer Business Books: What to Read Now

Everything You Need To Know About Creating Killer Explainer Videos

Twitter Link Roundup #150 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

Small business and startups: great reads from the business press

7 Common Mistakes Startups Make on Accelerator Program Applications

The 6 Metrics That Determine Your Success On Facebook

How Much Do SaaS Companies Spend on Their MVPs?

Cracking The Code: In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Cracking The Code: Made to Stick!

Finding your One Metric That Matters

Cracking The Code: A Quick & Funny Summary of AdTech

8 Ways to Help Your Tweets Go Viral

Publishers, your shares data is wrong

Why Would a Business Avoid any Internet Presence?

The Old Ways Of Social Media Marketing Are Broken

10 Top Reasons For First-time Entrepreneur Failure

Cracking The Code: A funny perspective on Google innovation.

The Importance of Women in Tech

The unprofitable SaaS business model trap

Cracking The Code: United Breaks Guitar and more!

Cracking The Code: "10 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About.

Cracking The Code: Hard times.

Cracking The Code: Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop.

Cracking The Code: Happy New Year 2010!

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