crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Good thoughts about startup marketing from @FredWilson – [link]. Good to see increasing local VC investment activity in Chicago startups – [link]. – [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slowdowns. Scrappy guerilla marketing based on personal contacts and word-of-mouth campaigns gives way to more expensive customer acquisition using advertising, trade shows, and a marketing agency.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2018

If you’re just entering the market with your startup, you’ll probably already be getting a little frustrated by your small budget. Startups Can Live on Their Creativity. To begin with, many startups run on empty and get by through sheer enthusiasm and creativity. You Can Use Guerilla Marketing Efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slowdowns. Scrappy guerilla marketing based on personal contacts and word-of-mouth campaigns gives way to more expensive customer acquisition using advertising, trade shows, and a marketing agency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slow-downs. Scrappy guerilla marketing based on personal contacts and word-of-mouth campaigns gives way to more expensive customer acquisition using advertising, trade shows, and a marketing agency.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 6, 2020

Here is guerrilla marketing — how to growth hack your startup. I know first hand how frustrating it can be for entrepreneurs who believe in their startup so strongly but are struggling to get the traction they need. Our team quickly realized we needed to do something extra to fast track this startup’s visibility.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2018

For the marketing manager of a startup, it’s a struggle to make your logo stand out. Logo stickers form the backbone of any solid guerilla marketing campaign. This is one of the more creative ways to market your startup. A strong brand identity can help attract curious customers.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2011

They understood the ubiquity, pervasiveness and ultimate profitability of these startups and doubled-down on their investments. And it appears that at least in Silicon Valley, a larger percentage of money made in the last tech bubble is recirculated back into investments into the next generation of tech startups.

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www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

They offered employees referral bonuses, posted on job boards and committed themselves to so-called "guerilla recruiting." Every type of business has their own meetings," says Martin Zwilling , founder and CEO of consulting group Startup Professionals. Create an Inc.com account: Home Magazine Blogs Ask Inc. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is where seeking out a proven, professional Forex trading course provider can be invaluable, much like the educational resources offered by Guerilla Trading that are designed to assist traders at all stages. . appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Is It Ideal to Consider Leveraging for Forex Trading?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slow-downs. Scrappy guerilla marketing based on personal contacts and word-of-mouth campaigns gives way to more expensive customer acquisition using advertising, trade shows, and a marketing agency.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Guerilla Innovation. I’ve called it Guerilla Innovation (the starting post is here ) and I’ve targeted those who want to create a start-up, or, are internal innovators at companies who have little experience with innovation (and innovation-speak). This is part of what Guerilla Innovators do. Chapter Fourteen.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

That’s where guerilla marketing comes in. The post Improving The Reach & Capabilities Of Your Humble Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine. In other words, outsmarting the competition can help you get noticed, and as you have less of a reputation, making one can have more impact. But be mindful of how you do it.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

As Paul Graham said , “startups take off because the founders make them take off. A perfect example is when businesses are suddenly flooded with cash, they opt to buy the biggest trade show booth rather than thinking of creative ways to gain attention via smart guerilla marketing around the expo center.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Unfortunately, startups are often launched by people with no business background, and mistakes often come in troves. Regardless of your background or your business startup idea, here are five mistakes your startup simply cannot afford to make. One of the worst things any startup can do is to avoid seeking legal advice.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Guerilla Marketing. The post Ways To Improve Word Of Mouth Marketing Campaigns appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Improving it can help your business grow much faster than what you initially imagined. Source: Pexels. You can do many different things in order to improve your word of mouth marketing campaigns.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2018

He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slowdowns. Scrappy guerilla marketing based on personal contacts and word-of-mouth campaigns gives way to more expensive customer acquisition using advertising, trade shows, and a marketing agency.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 17, 2020

Street marketing is a type of guerilla marketing that’s highly experimental and can gain plenty of attention if executed correctly. The post Creative Ways to Advertise Your Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Take some time to learn more about your customer base and what incentivizes them most. Street Marketing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

How a small business used a guerilla tactic to build buzz and drive traffic. Many businesses have produced videos or other owrk and invited their own audiences to to participate by creating their own content on a given topic or subject. Let a fizzy competition for UGC begin! Patience, Grasshopper.

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K9 Ventures

APRIL 14, 2020

Because, to rent a U-haul, put a banner on it and park yourself in South Park is about as good as it gets for Guerilla Marketing. For the last two plus years, I have been running a startup, HiHello , as it’s CEO. And obviously it was working because Jeff tweeted it, and I saw it. I went over to the Pragli website and started exploring.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

As Paul Graham said , “startups take off because the founders make them take off. A perfect example is when businesses are suddenly flooded with cash, they opt to buy the biggest trade show booth rather than thinking of creative ways to gain attention via smart guerilla marketing around the expo center.

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BeyondVC

JUNE 2, 2004

It was even more interesting considering that Dave and Andrew were on their third or fourth startups, depending on how you count. The smart and seasoned entrepreneurs now have more outlets for guerilla marketing (blogger community is a new and great one). Additionally, we know how to reach users better and measure success.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Seth Godin has a list for fall reading list (h/t Startup Mason ) and I thought I’d pass along the guerilla marketing book he recommends: The Best of Guerilla Marketing–Guerilla Marketing Remix. (My

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BeyondVC

JUNE 2, 2004

It was even more interesting considering that Dave and Andrew were on their third or fourth startups, depending on how you count. The smart and seasoned entrepreneurs now have more outlets for guerilla marketing (blogger community is a new and great one). Additionally, we know how to reach users better and measure success.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 25, 2010

We're kicking off 2010 with demos from four exciting new local startups. RSVP: [link]. Tuesday, January 26th. 8AM Regulatory Scrutiny of Social Media: The Impact on PR Communicators in 2010 and Beyond. RSVP: [link] Wednesday, January 27th. We're also trying out a swanky new space at the TAJ Lounge in midtown. RSVP: [link].

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Nate Vickery is a business technology consultant mostly engaged in management and marketing for SMB and startups. Derived from the notion of guerrilla warfare, the eponymous marketing method relies on ambushing and surprising your target audience as the most effective ways of winning their attention.

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Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2016

Keep Your Startup Safe from Legal Trouble. Plenty of your focus should go into social media marketing and more “guerilla marketing” tactics. “I That being said, combining both paid advertising with other guerilla tactics (both online and offline) will likely serve you well. The Complete Guide to Registering Your Business Name.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 21, 2016

Startups offering a new product can provide a demonstration of testing said product to highlight its value in a dynamic way. Brands can host a goofy live video feed where they stage some guerilla marketing efforts, like a flash mob doing a choreographed dance.

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www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Find Questions, Topics and People Add Question Add Question Team Configuration 500 Startups Guerilla Marketing Organizations Entrepreneurship Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs Startups Startup Incubators and Seed Programs Seedcamp Y Combinator TechStars Lean Startups What is the perfect startup team?

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David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

How would one set up such a startup to eventually raise capital from outside VCs, who will be wary of ‘dead equity’ (i.e., The most important thing to consider is that launching a startup is usually a personal endeavor. First, the founders are their startup and define the company it will become. What are the timelines?

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Early Growth Financial Services

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Originally published in Business on Main Everybody talks about online advertising—but traditional marketing still makes it into most company budgets. So, if companies are still investing in traditional marketing, what are they investing in, and why?

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Filed under: Ardent , Family/Career , Technology « Times Square Strategy Session – Web Startups and Customer Development Customer Development: Past, Present, Future » 17 Responses Mark Essel , on November 19, 2009 at 6:55 am Said: Haha, closure is well worth the effort when an entertaining tale can be shared!

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infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Be The Beatles Not The Flock Of Seagulls John Greathouse’s Bio ConTraps Part 2 ConTrap Part 3 ConTrap part 4 Startup Children Pt 2 Startup Children Pt 5 Startup Children Pt 3 Startup Children Pt 4 Decision Making 101 Talks: Jason Nazar on how to Persuade. Hands-on startup advice for emerging entrepreneurs.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 1, 2018

At the same time, a guerilla group begins terrorizing a world that mistreats women, and Plum becomes entangled in a sinister plot. Dear Reid and Chris – please tell your editor that it is “startup”, not “start-up.” The consequences are explosive.”

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infochachkie.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Hands-on startup advice for emerging entrepreneurs. The original spelling of “Micro-Soft” was not changed until twelve years after its founding, once the MBAs had transformed the scrappy startup into a BDC. However, there is no need for a startup to compromise with respect to its URL. infoChachkie. What Works?

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