A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 10, 2011

So if Photoshop were trying to appeal to the widest possible audience, they’d have tools like “Lighten&# and “Darken.&# Over time, expand your offering to appeal to a wider audience. Hallmark is a tough competitor too, and Walgreens and CVS are difficult channels to enter. Working the pain in B2B.

Software Review 232

Software Review Technical Review .Net Design 232

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

I moved into writing software to analyze audience data, and wrote a lot of computer graphics software. Maybe that would make sense as a marketing channel. On a separate note, Cliff, should I add your blog.allen.com to the B2B Marketing Zone ? Cliff, remind me about your background? Hey, radio. What are you working on now?

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking Southern California Marketing 150

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Gather customer data across various channels and devices to have a more comprehensive profile. All of these different scenarios can be a great way to integrate personalization into all of your marketing channels. And this can vary greatly based on your company size, goals, and marketing channels. . Image courtesy of Listrak. .

Marketing 179

Marketing SMS Campaign Channel 179

ConversionXL

MARCH 6, 2019

LinkedIn ads offer the benefits of video content and the granular targeting of a B2B-centric platform. The same video content likely works well in other channels. The growth of B2B video marketing. But LinkedIn owns the lucrative B2B audience. Fundamentally, there’s nothing unique about a video for a LinkedIn ad.

Video 129

Video B2B Technical Review Campaign 129

Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

These tools have helped companies increase their general eCommerce capabilities and capture more interest from a captive audience. Other social channels also made inroads as 2020 ended. That same research highlights the preference extends to B2B and B2C customers, and only 20% of B2B shoppers want to return to in-person sales.

eCommerce 150

eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The only reason I know loads of new people and brands is because of my subscription to their channels on YouTube. So, lots of content combined with an engaged audience (contributing and participating in consumption), driving great branding and real world revenue. Audiences, Relationships, and You(Tube). Not even close.

Analytics 151

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 17, 2023

How To Scale Your B2B Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Louis Gudema In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Louis Gudema. Louis is a fractional CMO for B2B companies, and mentors startups at MIT. And I, that's really my expertise.

B2B 97

B2B Marketing B2C ChatGPT 97

Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Owning audiences, instead of just renting them. Email allows you to start building a owned audience that you can (if you don't stink) start relying on (rather than constantly having to rent them from TV or Google). Step four is focusing on expanding your reach to new relevant audiences. Cartoon by Hugh MacLeod ).

Analytics 165

Analytics Marketing Channel Metrics 165

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

AI characters are already hosting interactive streams and shows in which they respond to audience questions, comments, or votes in real-time. AI to build enterprise software – In the future, every enterprise could have their own custom ERP, CRM or HRIS that is continually updating itself as the company itself is changing.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2017

You are selling a software, which is constantly changing and evolving, to a specific audience, the B2B companies. They support multi channel, making it easier to reach the audience at the right time no matter what channel they are currently using. SaaS marketing is unlike other marketing.

Web 127

Web Software Review Software Technical Review 127

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It’s hard to do, which is why most demand generation advice merely advocates adding another channel or tool to the heap. generates the demand) for the target audience. It meets them by expanding the ad audience, making landing page copy more inclusive, and gating as much content as possible. This post doesn’t do that.

Demand 132

Demand Vertical Campaign Channel 132

The Next Web

AUGUST 19, 2013

This post is about choosing the right sales strategy and channels for your startup from the start. It just so happened that I became the CEO of a B2B tech startup. Being an engineer, I built myself a kind of algorithm that helps determine an early-­stage startup’s sales channels, and that’s what I’m sharing with you today.

Belarus 137

Belarus Viral Channel Startup 137

ConversionXL

JULY 21, 2022

When researching a new product, buyers use 10 or more channels to interact with companies. Each channel presents a chance to make a good impression. Optimize each channel, and you’ll win new customers, enjoy higher order rates , and retain customers. Each channel is a piece of the same puzzle.

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Customer Marketing Channel Audience 118

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

Omnichannel: Diversity and Inclusion Every successful organization uses multiple channels to communicate with potential customers and advertise its products. Search engine optimization, paid search, social media channels, online stores, and even pop-up spots are examples of practical omnichannel usage.

eCommerce 185

eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There are four key reporting areas within YouTube Analytics: Overview Reach Engagement Audience. Given that most users abandon apps within 30 days post-installation, high downloads don’t lead to high audience retention, satisfaction, or revenue. But that’s only if subscribers actually engage with your content and channel. .

Analytics 134

Analytics Metrics Channel Video 134

The Startup Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

These exhibitions are vital for business-to-business (B2B) companies to grow their network and showcase their offerings. Networking and Follow-Up According to Forbes, 77% of marketers consider events to be their most effective marketing channel. link] A Statista study released in early 2024 revealed that event marketers in the U.S.

Portland 146

Portland Oregon Social Media Technical Review 146

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 1, 2022

95% of B2B buyers are not ready to buy your product right now. In this post, we’ll uncover the dark funnel and show you how to win customers on the channels companies often overlook. . When B2B buyers are considering a purchase, they spend only 17% of their time meeting with potential suppliers.

B2B 103

B2B Social Media Channel Audience 103

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

The channels. email nurturing, retargeting) require specific channels. Others span multiple channels. Which sources drive the most traffic to your website from your target audience? Which channels have the best engagement? B2B demand generation focuses on ROI. Get in front of as many audiences as you can.

Demand 115

Demand Affiliate Audience Leadership 115

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 13, 2017

Initially, it was estimated that TV would be on top until 2017 but surprisingly social channels overtook the tv numbers very early this year. It opens the door for marketers to share their brand story with millions and billions of people active on various social channels. There is always that anxiety to get started. Page Post Link.

Social Media 73

Social Media Media Marketing Lead Generation 73

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

of value to the audience and 3. Or people who follow you on social media or subscribe to your YouTube channel or sign-up to volunteer for your non-profit or download your utility marketing mobile app etc. It is absolutely a valuable audience. Only post content that is 1. incredible 2. sans pimping. It is the only way to win big.

Analytics 156

Analytics Marketing Social Media Technical Review 156

ConversionXL

JULY 8, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore how to calculate conversion rates and its application across different channels and customer journeys. The method for calculating conversion rate varies by channel, sales cycle, and stage of the marketing funnel. If audience building is a priority, email subscribers should be an important metric.

Conversion 156

Conversion CPA Metrics Analytics 156

ConversionXL

JANUARY 4, 2016

Yes, there’s a lot of insight to be gained from web analytics for eCommerce sites , you can also learn a lot about B2B lead generation if you’re using analytics correctly. More on this as we get deeper into measurable web analytics for B2B marketing sites. Measuring the Performance of Informational Sites.

Lead Generation 48

Lead Generation B2B Analytics eCommerce 48

ConversionXL

APRIL 3, 2018

Assign content & channels for each experience. Identify your channels. Email & ads are the 2 big communication channels. Messenger will become the biggest channel over the near years. more activity and engagement than any marketing channel, better than email, paid, physical mail. Use data enrichment.

Retention 106

Retention Artificial Inteligence Channel Email 106

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 24, 2023

He has a history of success in the B2B SaaS, software, healthcare, fintech, human resources, consulting, and employee benefits technology industries. Key Takeaway: It’s important for small businesses to invest in building a dedicated social media team that focuses on a select few platforms where their target audience is most active.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media B2B B2C 95

ConversionXL

MAY 8, 2019

This post highlights ways that ecommerce companies are using content marketing to attract, engage, close, and delight their target audience. I spoke to Ryan Robinson , an entrepreneur and marketing consultant who has grown his audience to 400,000 monthly readers. Here’s the type of content you should be creating for this audience.

eCommerce 131

eCommerce Marketing Audience Non-Compete 131

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Compared to social media and content marketing, email is a mature channel for engaging online consumers. Regardless of whether your business is in the B2B or B2C space, your email marketing effectiveness can be optimized. Segmentation by Audience. Segmentation by Place in Buying Cycle. Segmentation by Need.

Campaign 111

Campaign Email Clickthrough Sales 111

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Traffic by channel: Find out where your visitors come from Where to track traffic by channel 3. Engagement rate: Learn which content resonates with your audience Where to measure engagement rate 4. Traffic by channel: Find out where your visitors come from. Traffic by channel adds meat to the bones of overall traffic.

Metrics 105

Metrics Analytics Marketing Acquisition 105

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Most of your audience arrives on your site aware of what they need to fix. The first two are more familiar to B2B marketers; the last one often applies to B2C. That type of content ticks all the boxes that search engines—most companies’ dominant distribution channel—reward. All correct, all useless. Exceptions abound.).

Analytics 161

Analytics Acquisition Channel B2C 161

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Studies show only 5% of B2B buyers are ready to buy right now. Your audience will flock to brands with a strong reputation because they don’t associate you with their need. Brand recognition happens when your target audience recognizes your brand when they see it (even if they’ve never used your solution).

Audience 122

Audience Technical Review Social Media Campaign 122

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Channel-level expertise: An understanding of how the channels work (e.g., Airbnb learned its audience used Craigslist to list and search for accommodation. Where Airbnb recognized the value in another platform, Dropbox doubled down on the strength of its product as a distribution channel. What are their desires?

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Their predominantly male audience has a problem: fitting a full wallet into their back pocket. Product marketing tells Bellroy that discomfort while sitting is a (literal) pain point for their male audience. It defines what you want to communicate to your audience and in what form. Take Bellroy , a leather accessories retailer.

Marketing 110

Marketing Product Audience Equity 110

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 9, 2012

It took the idea of Customer Development and made it accessible to a whole new audience. What are the value propositions, benefits and the messaging (bait), the pricing structure and channels (tackle), and length of sales cycle (how likely a fish will snap your line)? Or perhaps you need to chum (freemium) the waters a bit?

Entrepreneur 167

Entrepreneur Lean Southern California San Diego 167

Occam's Razor

JUNE 11, 2014

From B2C to B2B. From simple and effective personalization on your owned channels (your site) to deep and profoundly impactful engagement on your rent channels (YouTube). Not only are they solving for the do audience, they also solve for the think audience. Time to obsess about multi-channel outcomes.

Design 151

Design Software Review Technical Review Mobile 151

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

A crucial factor when completing the early stages of your strategy is to carry out enough research so that you have a deep understanding of your target audience. The next step in forming an effective sales strategy is to identify which methods and channels will work best for selling to your audiences. Research the Market.

Sales 113

Sales Argentina Technical Review B2B 113

VC Cafe

MAY 4, 2021

Discord Channels – Spotify – Fireside (Mark Cuban’s investment) – Facebook(Rooms?) – Open Source (Jam) – Telegram (voice chats 2.0) #audio pic.twitter.com/gVB5h0IcMC — Eze Vidra (@ediggs) April 2, 2021. Slack is looking to build the B2B version of Clubhouse (Slack Virtual Hallways).

Audio 139

Audio Software Review Open Source Social Network 139

Occam's Razor

MAY 2, 2017

Since email is so important as an acquisition channel (and since likely nothing else works for them), I choose one of my three favorite email marketing metrics , CTDR. B2B / Enterprise Sales: Salesforce. I absolutely hate how not data driven most B2B selling is. For a B2B company there are so many things we can measure.

Metrics 143

Metrics Acquisition eCommerce Analytics 143

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The email list recipients weren’t the business’s target audience; Because of this, many had a negative buying experience; Half wrote negative reviews or warned friends to avoid the brand. Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are generally stronger B2C plays, while LinkedIn is better suited to B2B. Why such a poor return?

Acquisition 129

Acquisition eCommerce Customer Churn Rate 129