Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

It has become the largest art community on the web with huge pockets of global users who never had a website in which to express themselves amongst peers and also find ways to monetize their talents on a global basis. Like DeviantArt. With 30 million registered users on a global basis. 65 million monthly actives. billion monthly page views.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Impact of Community written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Lloyed Lobo In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Lloyed Lobo. He is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and community builder. Would you support that idea? [10:39] 11:32] The subtitle of the book has 13 rules.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

Fred Wilson wrote two posts in 2010 that were very influential with the startup community. Try to think about how leveraging the web will do the following: Create a differentiated product versus your mobile-only competitors. The titles were: Mobile First, Web Second. Mobile First, Web Second (continued). MVP on mobile then hit web.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These trends highlight the increasing role of AI, hyper-personalization, decentralized communities, and authenticity in crafting impactful strategies. Decentralized Communities Are Reshaping Consumer Behavior Platforms like Reddit, Discord, and Bluesky are becoming hubs for authentic, ad-free conversations.

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Brandanew

OCTOBER 14, 2016

When utilized in the most proper manner, a large community on Instagram for your brand can be a highly-effective visual advertising channel. In this post, I will show you clever ways of using Instagram to increase customer engagement and building a massive community for your brand. Why do you need niche loyal communities?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course we have to believe that there is a viable market, a differentiated product offering and a chance to build something defensible but if you do those basics right you still get crushed without an amazingly talented founder. He was steadfast.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

It covers community management, listening on social channels, mining of one’s customer database, establishment of a social CRM team, and the invoking of either macro responses (automated activities like birthday coupons) or micro responses (manual interventions like organising a press briefing). m = Measurement, a necessary evil.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 22, 2011

As she’s said in interviews, she’s not speaking only to the LGBT community, she’s encouraging anyone who is seeking their identity, and looking for permission to be that person in public. Whatever your standpoint on meat dresses , no one today is more vocal about being true to yourself than Lady Gaga. I was born this way.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2011

” I loved the IM’ing with the crowd and the sense of community. I talked to one company who had build really differentiated IP and had great customer traction. Let’s see if there is anything we can learn about our behavior – good lessons or bad ones – that will inform our product design in the future.”

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This is the basis of an effective differentiation strategy. Differentiate the messaging between your brand and personal profiles. . Building a community. Another approach is to create your own captive audience by building an engaging Facebook community. Growing a community of this size is a long-term play.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

While Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have found ways to monetise their platforms, many are still figuring out ways to connect one’s communities on social media with the corporate wallet. Adopt a strategy canvas approach (ala Blue Ocean Strategy ) to differentiate your business from the “red oceans” of competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2021

A qualified career coach can help you get totally clear on your objectives, differentiate you from the competition, market you effectively, get the offer, and negotiate the best compensation. Identify new goals based on your own definition of career success and then take action. Invest in career coaching. Actively work the network.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

This knowledge can help you differentiate your nonprofit and avoid common pitfalls. Report Impact: Transparently report your impact to stakeholders, including donors, beneficiaries, and the community. Assess the existing services and identify gaps that your nonprofit can fill. Highlight your achievements, challenges, and future plans.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leaders are assessed for their ability to fit into the brand community, embody the values required, maintain the right strategic priorities, and deal with the current organization stage. Leadership brand development. Modern information management tools.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Point of Differentiation) What gives this product or service an advantage; what sets it apart from the competition, so that it will stand out from the crowd. George contributes to the startup community with his business development advice and guidance. 4) What makes this franchise different ? Feel free to connect with him here.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 8, 2017

Some of the best mission statements also extend themselves to include fourth and fifth dimensions: what the company does for its community, and for the world. We source local and organic ingredients from farmers we know and partners we trust, supporting our communities and creating meaningful relationships with those around us.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2014

When you announce that you’d like to differentiate your company through caring, that notion will sound good to most employees. Once you figure out what this differentiator is, think of it as your ‘caring trademark’ and make it an integral part of your company’s processes. Teach employees how to care. Generally, people want to care.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

The market trends indicate a strong need for storage facilities that offer a variety of storage unit sizes and amenities, including business storage units at Lakeside Storage , to meet the diverse business needs of the community. Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes both offline and digital marketing tactics.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 8, 2025

Think about regional cuisines or local ingredients that could help differentiate your establishment from the competition. Engage Your Community While building a strong brand matters, fostering relationships with the neighborhood is equally critical. Focus on Flavor Quality ingredients and memorable flavors are key to repeat business.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Other people were in the online community called “ The Well &# (founded in 1985). We were looking for what I call the “6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). might have been a lot less differentiated.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 7- Differente from the competition Photo Credit: Chris Gerbig The key to success for a new e-commerce business owner would be to find something that differentiates from the competition.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, understand that smart consumers can easily differentiate between fake reviews and authentic ones. Involve customers in social causes Business owners may want to take a stance on crucial social issues and work toward making a positive change in their communities. Make sure all your UGC is authentic and relevant.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 15, 2021

It also demonstrates how important storytelling is to their brand identity and differentiation strategy. Keep your customers engaged with community-based stories. They know a community-driven approach is the answer because they cannot save the planet alone. Retention—Inspire engagement. We seek connection and attachments.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Attend networking events, join industry associations, and engage in online communities to expand your network. Provide exceptional customer service Exceptional customer service is a key differentiator in the real estate industry. Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals, potential clients, and referral sources.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 28, 2019

Product Hunt is a community-based website that allows makers and marketers to launch their products or services and get in touch with their first real users. The community can jump start products through votes and (honest) reviews, which are essential in the early stages of campaigns. Prepare yourself for the Product Hunt community.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

She founded The Inspired Writer Community , an online mentoring community for writers at any stage in their writing lives. It is not differentiation. And then I had 350 people inside the purple.space community. A writing mentor with two decades of experience under her belt. There's so much competition in this bucket.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

These days, more than ever, the “why” needs to be a win-win for them, and for the greater community as a whole. If you aren’t at least keep pace with a strong culture and finding a way to differentiate yourself, you’re already falling behind competition. Only then can they stay motivated and make the decisions you need to win.

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Hunter Walker

MAY 17, 2024

A recent essay covered the ‘AI gold rush’ and as it related to startups operating in this area, very much ‘caution ahead’ in terms of building a sustainable, differentiated business. HW: nerd processor, your weekly newsletter , is great! KS: Isn’t this the trillion-dollar question?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Having a depth of knowledge in a selected field and the ability to shout about it allows entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves and their products. When describing this pattern to the world, the thought leader backs his opinions with referrals to other members of the community.”. This quality is inherent in all great leaders.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Investing in positive impact within the communities you touch is an excellent way to strengthen brand image. Ask customers where you’re falling short in serving your community and being a brand people want to support. So, look for ways that you can give back to your community. What You Can Do. Market your signature brand.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Market Saturation : The entry of new players increases competition, making it essential for brands to differentiate themselves. Community Engagement : Brands are investing in the communities where they operate, supporting local artisans and contributing to social development projects.

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ConversionXL

MAY 19, 2020

Evaluation , where differentiation between competitors must occur. But do look for opportunities to use it to differentiate yourself and to communicate or reinforce your value proposition. Is there anything special about your staff, facilities or community involvement that you could translate into benefits for your customers?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 16, 2021

The service you offer your customers is the biggest competitive differentiator you have. Taking a proactive approach to collecting customer feedback ensures that you never stay too distant from what the community needs you to do, even if their expectations keep evolving with time. Deliver a hyper-personalized experience.

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ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2019

Focus offline conversations on high-value points of differentiation. But the educational community interpreted the findings as fixed categories, even after Fleming published a follow-up paper to refute its use as a diagnostic tool. Craft marketing materials that resonate with multiple stakeholders. Is it your spouse? A stranger?

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 8, 2013

On this journey, we benchmarked 1,500 IT organization to understand what differentiated the highest performing organizations and allowed them to do what the others only dreamed of. Following is a guest post on DevOps by Gene Kim , Multiple Award-Winning CTO, Researcher, Visible Ops Co-Author, Entrepreneur & Founder of Tripwire.

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ConversionXL

JULY 16, 2021

This means defining your differentiation strategy. It would water down their unique value proposition and hurt their differentiation play. . They built a niche product for a very specific community and catered to their needs. In due time, the community paid them back in dividends. It’s also the most important.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 17, 2024

Striking the right balance between AI magic and human creativity is crucial for achieving authenticity and differentiation in content creation. And that's really the differentiator. They could go with, oh, we have to get really good at AI using it basically on your behalf, or We have to get really good at what differentiates us.

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