Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

Because market is such a broad topic, I’m restricting these lessons to PR marketing (as opposed SEO, SEM, product marketing, etc.). You have tons of differentiation. If I can help you avoid some of my first-time mistakes it would be a victory. The following are some lessons I learned about early-stage startup marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I talked to one company who had build really differentiated IP and had great customer traction. Do we have the wrong PR firm? Don’t just mentally write off their features or marketing as “dumb” – ask internally what you could learn from it. Let’s think about whether that is hurting us or not.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

They literally can’t respond to our core differentiator. That marketing can be PR or SEO or influencer distribution or other forms of “unpaid” marketing. PR requires time and effort from your team that isn’t spent elsewhere and thus is a real cost. But assuming they were able to copy us. Conclusion.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

While it’s important to keep up traditional communication and PR, business owners should also be extending their relationships through online forums – website, blogs, and social networks. Marketing gurus often refer to it as “differentiation.” PR Marketing Strategies. It’s a great PR technique too.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

But I sometime see people get bogged down in PR releases, cancelation clauses, minimum guarantees, whatever. As as I’ve said before, I believe that getting things done is one of the major things that differentiates successful entrepreneurs from just reasonable ones. I’m not saying that these points are unimportant.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 8, 2021

You could work to get more PR exposure. PR and reputation management can be huge in getting your brand established. . A catchy name goes a long way to cement your brand in people’s minds, but you’ll also need the help of brand differentiation to distinguish your company from others. . Marketing/advertising channels. Or is it? .

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Adopt a strategy canvas approach (ala Blue Ocean Strategy ) to differentiate your business from the “red oceans” of competitors. 2 Differentiate Social CRM from its components. 2 Differentiate Social CRM from its components. 3 Measure Social CRM holistically.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Thanks to Danielle Sabrina, Society22 PR ! #3- While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Another critical attribute for a CEO is an acute sense of self-awareness. Thanks to Priscilla Christine, The Little Catholic ! #7-

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The result of these vulnerabilities is that we hire the wrong candidates, listen to the wrong people, and fail to differentiate our businesses. The right people and right processes are critical components to take on the most challenging work—differentiating your business from those who are all too happy to claim unwarranted authority.

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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. By doing something that is completely different you capitalize on this risk, and differentiate yourself and your solutions. This quality is inherent in all great leaders.

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Steve Blank

JULY 16, 2009

Eventually, games that depended only on CDRom for their differentiation fizzled out, as people saw that the access times for all that data made the games a painful experience. Rocket Science was just another one of those companies (with better PR). However, thanks for describing the experience inside the company. Order Here.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Like Apple, your strategy will require significant marketing investment in content, traditional media, and PR. This means it is less likely you’re going to be able to differentiate on features and stand out on price. When you’re no longer able to differentiate on product features, brand is your most powerful tool for standing out.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link] 7 Rules for Bootstrapping a Business – [link]. Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link]. How anyone can create a successful online business for next to nothing (Part III) – [link]. Why Do Some People Learn Faster? – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

Tough to see how Foursquare will differentiate its location data service from other big players – [link]. How Dave Goldberg of SurveyMonkey Built a Billion-Dollar Business and Still Gets Home By 5:30 PM – [link]. Looking for a data scientist? Here’s who you need | VentureBeat – [link].

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You work tirelessly to understand your customer, market, and competition so you can differentiate. You can use this brand tracking metric to understand terms and emotions that customers associate with your brand (such as trustworthy, sustainable, and affordable) and use them to further differentiate brand messaging.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Differentiating our product. We also found out why people switched from Slack, which became the first of two ways we sought to differentiate our product. The low price point became the way for us to differentiate our product for new users who were less willing to make a financial commitment on a new system of communication.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s your reputation and ultimate differentiating factor. Marketing initiatives include campaigns, content, PR, and interactions with your target audience or customer. Do they inspire behaviors that will help you differentiate? Your marketing strategy is what amplifies that brand. Your brand is how the world sees your business.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

This analysis should include how you plan to differentiate yourself from other restaurants, whether it be through menu items, concept, price, location, atmosphere, or management tactics. Will you be working with a PR company or a local news outlet? Consider answering all of the following questions in your marketing section.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 4, 2024

However, this challenge also presents an opportunity for those who can strategically differentiate themselves and capture the attention of their target audience. By the way, this not just about marketing or PR. App developers, and game developers know this problem well and there’s something we can learn from them.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

Thanks to Patricia Jones, Paws PR ! #5- I love promoting others and helping them develop the story that differentiates them in the marketplace, but I also recognize I must equally promote my own story. It may sound bold but it’s been key to my success and serenity. 5- Participating in networking groups. Photo Credit: Mimi Bosika.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Karrie is Chief Marketing Officer at Typeform, leading brand strategy, advertising, PR, internal communications, and DEI efforts as well as overseeing the internal creative studio. 2:48] Has design been a key differentiator for Typeform? [3:23] 8:26] What do you feel is your core differentiator? [10:50] Glad to be here, John.

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Austin Startup

JULY 12, 2010

One, a focus on great customer care has become, in the era of Zappos, not just a requisite checkbox, but an opportunity for differentiation, and a primary means of acquiring and retaining users (customer care as a revenue generator, not just a cost center). Two trends since that incident have made the issue even more important today.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, differentiating your brand and amplifying your message requires more than just a great product or service. For business owners seeking to elevate their company’s profile, engaging with a PR company can be a game-changing strategy.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. – Thesis. – Execution.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. – Thesis. – Execution.

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www.bothsidesofthetable.com

MAY 13, 2012

new features need to be rolled into PR strategies and competitor analyses. - new features need to go into the sale people’s slides so that they know the latest and greatest about how to differentiate from the competition. Many startups have never faced these challenges because they haven’t hit scale.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Below is an adapted excerpt from “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed” by Jennefer Witter. Turns out her company was looking for a PR company. Differentiate yourself. Explore your options by talking to the group’s leaders and seeking out ways to differentiate yourself.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 26, 2012

One very powerful way to create a point of differentiation is to carve out a narrow segment of a market and explain through every communication that you are the experts in serving that market. 5) Savings – Offering a market ways to save money or lower risk will always be a strong way to differentiate a business.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2017

I didn’t feel we were differentiated enough and, at the same time, I was hearing all this buzz about social media. I had a PR firm in midtown and was tired of being everyone’s Jewish mother. I actually started two businesses for similar reasons. The model and the timing were good. Thanks to Steve Benson, Badger Maps ! #14-

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ConversionXL

JUNE 25, 2021

Develop a sales messaging guide to create consistency around how your team describes the product, showcases its benefits, and differentiates it from competitors. Points of differentiation. Done right, your PR campaign should incentivize media outlets to pick it up. Measurable value. The key to success is consistency.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

To truly differentiate your brand, center your growth strategy around creating unique and personalized customer experiences. SEO , SEM, paid advertising , content marketing, social media, email marketing, strategic partnerships with other brands, PR; Activation. Your customers want different things.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 2, 2016

I believe people can bring their unique gifts to the world and differentiate themselves through their approach, experiences, and innovative products and strategies. However, to differentiate yourself in business, you have to look for opportunities where people are not looking. Thanks to Anabelle Alarcon, Alarcon PR. #14

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Whatever you do, make sure, as usual, you focus on your sweet spot and you differentiate yourself from the competition. Consider giving this away for free and offering an even better quality paid product or service. Crazy, I know, but effective! Strategy before tactics is like an ounce of prevention for a pound of cure!

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Brandanew

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It is your sole brand differentiator and just like age old branding, it will continue to be key. You can often not hide behind PR notices if you create something that’s atrocious! The last point sort of led into this one. So, remember that online content, social media are always-on and alive. CONCLUDING THOUGHTS.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 7, 2023

Public relations (PR) is an essential component for any business as it plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining its reputation. Effective PR allows businesses to build strong relationships with their target audience, stakeholders, and the general public. Thanks to Alex McIntosh, Thrive Natural Care ! #3- Sales skyrocketed.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 3: Brand and differentiate yourself. Whether you’re looking to stand out in an already-crowded marketplace, or to simply be a memorable company, figuring out how to brand and differentiate yourself is key. However, we have been able to differentiate [ourselves] and also excel by making enterprise software fun and enjoyable.

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