View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

We’ve been remarkably consistent on this dimension as well: five of the recent 13 investments were B2C, five were B2B, and three you could categorize as B2B2C. These two marketing and publishing platforms, respectively, allow for a more intimate relationship between creators and their audience. BUSINESS-FOCUSED (B2B).

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Achieving this growth starts with identifying and connecting with your audience of superfans. Find your audience of superfans. This network isn’t mutually exclusive with building an audience of customers. Rather, you’re building an audience of people who don’t just buy what you do, but why you do it, to paraphrase Simon Sinek.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 21, 2020

So you’ve just had a lightbulb moment and stumbled across the perfect business idea, one that is going to revolutionise the world and disrupt the market. Product discovery is the purpose of identifying the smallest amount of software needed to determine market value. by Nick Frandsen, co-founder and managing partner at Dovetail.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Have the knowledge you need and don’t be fooled by these common marketing automation myths. Marketing automation is a valuable tool for companies of all sizes and across all industries. By making the decision to invest in a marketing automation platform, here are just a few of the benefits you can expect to see: . RD Station.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 21, 2019

Most B2B leads don’t become customers. Additionally, most B2B marketers aren’t nurturing lead-magnet downloaders properly. I downloaded 25+ B2B lead magnets and discovered an array of shortcomings: Sending one or no follow-up emails, even when I opted-in to learn more. But Salesforce revealed that less than 0.5%

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B2B Technical Review Email Sales 131

ConversionXL

APRIL 1, 2019

Marketers are intimately familiar with their industry and product. The curse of knowledge in marketing. In marketing, the implications are obvious. Marketers often fall victim to the curse of knowledge because they are: Intimately familiar with their own product; or Selling a complex/technical product to a less-savvy audience.

Technical Review 133

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Shattering The Mold: Unleashing the Creator Economy in B2B Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Christie Horsman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Christie Horsman, who brings a decade of expertise in both B2B and B2C marketing within the SaaS arena.

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B2B Marketing B2C Community 92

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. What was needed?

B2B 97

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Product marketing is today’s most critical marketing function. The best way to think about it: product marketing is strategy. Product marketers work to understand the market and what motivates customers. They choose the market segments to target. Understand that B2B buyers are still humans.

Product 127

Product Marketing B2B Technical Review 127

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

In 2018, after two short years and $3 million raised in startup funds, recruitment AI company Ansaro shut down due to bad market fit. Muun found a market need but failed to compete with bigger names that provided customers with authoritative content and resources. Both companies suffered from a fatal lack of marketing.

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Marketing Product Audience Equity 110

ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2019

Client education is central to marketing messaging, too, especially for sellers with long sales cycles. The truth is less clear cut, especially for marketers. Craft marketing materials that resonate with multiple stakeholders. The second study, however, unearths a critical point, especially for marketers. They didn’t. ).

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Marketing Sales Cycle Retention Differentiation 124

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Building that connection with customers requires a clear brand strategy to define why you exist and a solid marketing strategy to communicate that purpose with your customers. Understanding brand strategy vs. marketing strategy. Your marketing strategy is what amplifies that brand. Your brand is how the world sees your business.

Marketing 128

Marketing Campaign Software Review Tulsa 128

VC Cafe

JULY 26, 2020

Every startup has limited time to find product-market fit before running out of cash and speed is an important element in survival. If you can afford to make an MVP look and feel great, even at the expense of time to market or cost, why compromise? Agile Development: launch an MVP early and iterate quickly. Maximum Viable Product.

Lean 214

Lean Seed Capital Startup Burn Rate 214

ConversionXL

MARCH 6, 2019

LinkedIn ads offer the benefits of video content and the granular targeting of a B2B-centric platform. The growth of B2B video marketing. Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat have thus far dominated the market in video ad spend on social media. But LinkedIn owns the lucrative B2B audience.

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ConversionXL

MAY 8, 2019

Ecommerce marketing often focuses on the bottom of the funnel—remarketing ads for abandoned carts, time-limited email discounts, etc. Content marketing can do it long before potential buyers click “Add to Cart.”. Content marketing and the “know, like, trust” model. Ecommerce content marketing for every stage of the funnel.

eCommerce 131

eCommerce Marketing Audience Non-Compete 131

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 12, 2024

Gated vs.Ungated Content: What Works Best in Today’s Market? Jonathan Gandolf’s career has spanned craft beer to digital marketing, leading to his current venture which is often described as the “Spotify for B2B content.” This, in essence, more than paid for my investment in Duct Tape Marketing.

Marketing 90

Marketing B2B Distribution Audience 90

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

If you own or plan to start a construction company , you to leverage digital marketing strategies to stay ahead of your competitors. To help you start your business off right or optimize your current marketing budget, we’ll look into eight of the top digital marketing trends happening right now in the construction industry.

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Marketing SEO Advertising Social Media 147

ConversionXL

JULY 22, 2020

Sales and marketing misalignment reduces revenue, lowers the quality of customer service, and can even dampen company culture. According to The B2B Lead , sales reps spend about 50% of their time prospecting unproductive deals—while missing 80% of the most qualified leads. When sales and marketing are aligned, good things happen.

Sales 90

Sales Cost Marketing Audience 90

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today, Grizzle is a full-service content marketing and SEO agency that provides B2B and SaaS companies end-to-end services. In 30 minutes, Grizzle pivoted from a productized digital PR service to an SEO-focused content marketing agency. What other content marketing challenges are you facing?” Most B2B buyers know this.

PR 120

PR B2B Lean Audience 120

Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

eCommerce marketing tends to follow broader sales and social trends, prioritizing ease of access for its innovation. These tools have helped companies increase their general eCommerce capabilities and capture more interest from a captive audience. Niche markets become a bigger play. Greater social integration.

eCommerce 150

eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

ConversionXL

JULY 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll explore lessons from brands that use omnichannel marketing to deliver a seamless customer experience. What is omnichannel marketing? If you’ve ever received an email with personalized product recommendations or a retargeting ad on Facebook for a product you left in your cart, that’s omnichannel marketing in action.

Customer 118

Customer Marketing Channel Audience 118

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

In this article, you’ll understand what brand equity is and how to build it so your audience reaches for your product, service, or solution over the rest. Invest in relationships so when the time comes, your audience will instinctively choose your solution to fill their need. Studies show that only 5% of B2B customers are ready to buy.

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Equity Marketing Social Media Software Review 94

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

Why Partnerships Are The Future Of Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Robert Glazer. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Bob Glazer. Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency.

Marketing 99

Marketing Affiliate Channel Software Review 99

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2017

Whether you’re a startup looking at taking those first steps into the business world or an established company wanting to expand your customer base, marketing your business is an important step in getting your brand in front of the right people. Don’t dismiss traditional marketing methods. Create a website.

Database 164

Database Software Review Dividend Social Media 164

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Marketing metrics are a competitive advantage. In this article, you’ll learn which metrics to measure to understand and improve marketing performance. In this article, you’ll learn which metrics to measure to understand and improve marketing performance. Table of contents What are digital marketing metrics?

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Metrics Analytics Marketing Acquisition 105

ConversionXL

APRIL 7, 2021

Account-based marketing plays a critical role in the growth of many businesses across a variety of industries. However, many marketers often rely on ABM when it may not be the best fit. In addition, what worked for account-based marketing even just a few months ago, may not be the most optimal strategy for marketing today.

IP 98

IP Marketing Technical Review Software Review 98

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2021

If you want to build a successful business, a strong email marketing strategy is one of the best ways to do it. Over a third of email marketers struggle with acquisition and close to a half say increasing engagement is their number one challenge. via B2B Marketing Alliance ]. However, it’s not without challenges.

Email 136

Email Customer Marketing Software Review 136

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How Modern Marketers Earn Trust Today written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Melanie Deziel. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Melanie Deziel. Questions I ask Melanie Deziel: [2:25] How does trust fit into marketing? [3:37] Storyfuel.co.

Marketing 95

Marketing Audience B2B Framework 95

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Consult with Ease: Personalize Your Customer Stragtegy Using AI written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with David Edelman In this episode of the Duck Tape Marketing Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Edelman , a seasoned digital transformation and marketing expert.

Customer 77

Customer Generative AI ChatGPT Cloud 77

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn what growth hacking in marketing is and what it’s not. The goal of growth hacking as marketing is rapid growth, using strategies and tactics that leverage (and even exploit) technology, platforms, and behavior to reach an end goal. Why do people think growth hacking in marketing is controversial?

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Learn how to identify what your customers want from your brand, how to build momentum with content, and then explore some brands that excel at brand marketing. For most of 2021, CXL didn’t have a marketing team. Studies show that only 5% of B2B buyers are ready to buy. Brand is your strongest asset.

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While it isn’t necessary to join every single platform, you should make sure that the ones you do choose are right for your business and for your audience. To hone your strategy, think about where the topics that appeal to your audience intersect with the issues that your small business stands for. Know Your Audience.

Social Media 159

Social Media Small Business Media Software Review 159

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. Key Takeaway: Mark Schaefer argues that brand communities are the future of marketing strategy.

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Community Marketing Audience Networking 96

Up and Running

AUGUST 25, 2021

Instead of panicking and pushing out a ton of promotions, you may want to start thinking of ways to penetrate a new market. 5 steps to expand your business into a new market. In my experience, one of the best ways to enter a new market is to identify a pain point that’s personally affecting you or your business.

B2B 118

B2B Audience Software Review B2C 118

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

Keeping up with trends is the reality show of the e-commerce world, which is constantly developing, gaining a significant market share, and driving online sales. The story behind its substantial growth in the market is simple: people love to shop in the most convenient way possible, and a smartphone is a perfect way to do it.

eCommerce 185

eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

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. Technological Convergence – The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030. trillion by 2030.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

And, as all business owners know, marketing is an important part of your business. So, when you’re looking at the big picture, marketing is bound to come up. But, your time is limited and unless you’re an experienced marketer or have a marketing team, marketing is a constant challenge. Marketing Profs.

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Small Business Marketing Social Media SEO 106