Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

The more conventional VP of Marketing role should cover branding, as well as other marketing advertising, design, public relations and customer service requirements. c-level entrepreneur funding startup titles' Branding is indeed an important role within a startup, but the implied scope of the role is far too narrow.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

Why Google’s Reported CPC Declines Can’t Tell The Story Of “A Mobile Advertising Problem” – crowdspring.co/1wkmIU1. All young entrepreneurs should read … My Last Day At PivotDesk | Kelly Taylor’s Blog – crowdspring.co/1sZar6P. | by @msuster – crowdspring.co/1qKWc0z.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2023

As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. The Power of Self-Discipline ,” outlined seven ways to make other people feel important, which I believe are extremely relevant to entrepreneurs and business: Accept people the way they are. Investors invest in people, not ideas. Customers buy from people, not companies.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

A Deep Dive Into Today’s Advertising Landscape crowdspring.co/1z7nHKJ. Entrepreneurs Who Cash Out Look for Meaningful Second Acts | NYT – crowdspring.co/ZZsRch. 50 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs – crowdspring.co/1qTiEna. 30 Founders Share Why Their Startups Failed | Tech Cocktail – crowdspring.co/1ssh53n.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

“Fundamental difference between entrepreneurs & con artists is con artists know fantasies they’re selling are lies” crowdspring.co/1d1Jv9v. 5 Massive Advertising Campaign Wars Between Rival Brands – crowdspring.co/1dx93zY. Small Business and Startups: Thinking About Business Plans (again) – crowdspring.co/1cdV3pS.

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APRIL 18, 2014

Ad Fraud Creates Worry For Some, Opportunity For Others | Advertising Age – crowdspring.co/1kXIaGI. Why Amazon Is Copying Zappos and Paying Employees to Quit | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1ijCiIW. Inside Story of Clinkle | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1m4hpls.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Advertising On Facebook For Likes Is A Waste Of Money - crowdspring.co/1fYVhou. 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Slopestyle - crowdspring.co/NteRRZ. Advertising On Facebook For Likes Is A Waste Of Money - crowdspring.co/1fYVhou. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The above ad from Apple in the 1984 Super Bowl helped make Super Bowl advertising must-see TV and redefined how companies leverage the Super Bowl to promote their products. Obvious but Hard Lessons in Small Business Advertising – [link]. Are You Doing Your #1 Job as an Entrepreneur - [link]. – [link].

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

11 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Managing Developers – buff.ly/1uX5b6b. Blurred Lines: Is Native Advertising Bad Or Good? Five Lessons Learned From A Once-Hot Startup – buff.ly/1yrn5uN. Marketing Horror Stories | Modern Marketing – crowdspring.co/1t2mkns. What Your ZIP Code Says About You | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/1wq8nG0.

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JUNE 13, 2014

Even The Onion has joined the game by launching a parody site – Clickhole – that on the one hand, pokes fun at click-bait, but ultimately, runs monetizes through advertising, just like every other click-bait site. Gallup: The 10 Qualities Of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Forbes – crowdspring.co/1v4fSjE.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Can you imagine getting your competitors to advertise for you? DHL Pranked UPS Into Advertising For Them – crowdspring.co/1jOeA6v. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! The video above shows a devilishly evil and creative campaign by delivery company DHL. Well done, DHL!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

4 Hiring Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make – crowdspring.co/17UJnpL. The 13 Biggest Failures from Famous Entrepreneurs and What They’ve Learned from them | The Buffer Blog – [link]. 4 Hiring Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make – crowdspring.co/17UJnpL. Report: Advertisers Could Waste $9.5 18No8bH. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Yet as a business advisor I am convinced that making the jump from a startup to a the next unicorn takes a different mindset, and actions most entrepreneurs are reluctant to face. In my experience, less than half of founding entrepreneurs even aspire to stay and scale their company. Switch your focus from product development to sales.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

Get Out of the Way | Entrepreneur – [link]. Get Out of the Way | Entrepreneur – [link]. A third of all venture backed companies that went public in the last six years had at least one immigrant founder – [link]. Some great advertising by Droga5 for Newcastle Brown Ale – [link]. – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. For example, it still heavily relies on print advertising (bridal magazines) and brides were limited to only shopping in brick and mortar stores to find their wedding attire. Image Credit: Enrico Bratta.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. The Power of Self-Discipline ,” outlined seven ways to make other people feel important, which I believe are extremely relevant to entrepreneurs and business: Accept people the way they are. Investors invest in people, not ideas. Customers buy from people, not companies.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Great post on confidence and success in entrepreneurs – [link]. The Overlooked Reason Entrepreneurs Are Vulnerable To Depression – [link]. Facebook’s share of digital advertising growing fast, thanks to mobile | GigaOM – [link]. 26 Creative and Unique Advertising examples for your inspiration – [link].

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Good whitepaper on advertising measurement metrics | by Ben Kunz – crowdspring.co/HsVIMR. Good whitepaper on advertising measurement metrics | by Ben Kunz – crowdspring.co/HsVIMR. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Leadership Style | Entrepreneur by Gwen Moran – crowdspring.co/1ccCc0G. ”- crowdspring.co/HrtBhd.

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AUGUST 29, 2014

Twitter link roundups ads advertising animation branding copywriting crowdsourcing design entrepreneur entrepreneurship facebook industrial design innovation leadership marketing mobile motion design package design pr product design public relations small biz small business Social media startups twitter visual effects writing'

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2021

London-based entrepreneur Joseph Ashford Ellis knows first-hand the challenges and opportunities inherent in marketing startup organisations. His experience includes developing a marketing strategy, producing events, public relations, strategic planning, investment opportunities and crisis management. Know Your Ideal Customer.

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JUNE 20, 2014

Good insights for entrepreneurs & investors – crowdspring.co/1nQhSc9. Entrepreneurs Turn to a New Source of Funds: Neighbors | WSJ – crowdspring.co/UNEYGO. S**t Entrepreneurs Say – crowdspring.co/1i5yb5Y. | by Brad Feld – crowdspring.co/1iMMtTI. If SaaS Products Sell Themselves, Why Do We Need Sales?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their biggest goals and what they were looking forward to in 2020. #1- Advertising & Public Relations ! #9- Every new year and right after the ball drops, it’s time to go to work.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The image on the left is one of 30 rejected, offensive or controversial advertisements from around the world. Why Chicago Is A New Hot Spot For Entrepreneurs | Forbes by @tweetJohnHall - crowdspring.co/1dXCsTs. Creative Food Advertising Ideas | GraphicMania - crowdspring.co/1a3qAwF. Best Small Business Blogs - crowdspring.co/16LGkmx.

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JULY 12, 2013

Cycling To Work – How Tech Entrepreneurs In 3 Different Countries Get On Their Bike – [link]. The 9 Golden Rules for Dealing With Bad Publicity | Technori – [link]. Entrepreneur’s Choice: Is Your Kid Worth $100 Million? On “Paying” Your Mentors and Advisors: The 2.5x – [link]. ” – [link].

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Five Ways the Advertising Industry Is About to Transform | HBR - crowdspring.co/1hSCroa. “Junior talent at advertising agencies are treated like total dog s**t.”

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APRIL 11, 2014

Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. 5 Lies That Come Out of Entrepreneurs’ Mouths | by Gene Marks - crowdspring.co/1g18f4s. Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. Google, Apple or IPO: What’s Next for Square? |

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JUNE 6, 2013

50 Mindblowing Advertising Ideas That You’ll Surely Like | InstantShift – [link]. Creative Typography Used in Advertising – [link]. 50 Mindblowing Advertising Ideas That You’ll Surely Like | InstantShift – [link]. Social Media: Forget the Strategy, Miss the Point | Overit Blog – [link].

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MARCH 21, 2014

Good read for entrepreneurs & startup employees on liquidation preferences – crowdspring.co/1neVvzy. Creative move by the Washington Post to partially lift its paywall | Advertising Age – crowdspring.co/1mgbagP. .” | by Howard Tullman - crowdspring.co/1l24JO5. ” – crowdspring.co/1lPU1Ks.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

7 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | – crowdspring.co/1q9cIqW. Why More Entrepreneurs Need To Make Health and Wellness A Priority | by @sujanpatel - crowdspring.co/1Gmyl1h. “Everyone who doesn’t have his head up ass knows online advertising is a corrupt freak show of cosmic proportions” crowdspring.co/1G2J5lp.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

Growth versus capital efficiency (good read for entrepreneurs) – crowdspring.co/1bLmEhW. Is “social media” becoming simply another advertising channel for traditional advertising? Stop Spending Time With Toxic People | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/19TACCk. TL;DR might be misleading.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

These 44 Apps Will Make Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners More Productive – crowdspring.co/YGV8Dp. These 44 Apps Will Make Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners More Productive – crowdspring.co/YGV8Dp. 9 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read – crowdspring.co/1uMBxvF. – crowdspring.co/1qPCsY8.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Think Like An Entrepreneur | brass – [link]. What Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Get Wrong: 7 Lessons From The Rest Of The Ecosystem | Forbes – [link]. 10 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Their Interns – [link]. “Tesla Motors has no advertising, no ad agency, no CMO, no dealer network.”

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

Twitter link roundups ads advertising animation branding copywriting crowdsourcing design entrepreneur entrepreneurship facebook industrial design innovation leadership marketing mobile motion design package design pr product design public relations small biz small business Social media startups twitter visual effects writing'

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MARCH 28, 2014

TV Advertising: What I Miss – crowdspring.co/1gi1NKj. The Two Words Steve Jobs Hated Most – crowdspring.co/1iKL42s. “every Facebook Like will cost you $1.82 in Promoted Post payments.” ” – crowdspring.co/1gkKmJ0. The 10 Best Minimalist Print Ads – crowdspring.co/1ihKtEA.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Fearless Women Entrepreneur Network – [link]. 60+ Mind Blowing Cars Advertising Ideas – [link]. Retro inspiration: Vintage Advertisement Of Modern Technology – [link]. 60+ Mind Blowing Cars Advertising Ideas – [link]. image credit: Coletivo Mambembe.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Facebook Admits Organic Reach of Brand Posts Is Dipping | Digital – Advertising Age – crowdspring.co/1gJLZ0O. Facebook Brand Pages Suffer 44% Decline in Reach Since December 1 – crowdspring.co/1gmLRHe. The Top 5 Brand Twitter Fails of 2013 | Digiday by @sweissman – crowdspring.co/19g0x6F.

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JULY 25, 2013

Three things Startups and Small Businesses can do to impress and delight customers | Entrepreneur – [link]. Three things Startups and Small Businesses can do to impress and delight customers | Entrepreneur – [link]. 10 of the most counterintuitive pieces of advice from famous entrepreneurs | The Buffer Blog – [link].

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