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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

Both Sides of the Table

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. I wish more startups were rigorous in defining market needs and competitive differentiate versus throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks but it seems as an industry we’re breeding the culture of the latter.

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The Year’s 10 Best Movies for Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

Jon Favreau (who also wrote and directed the film) stars as Carl Casper, a head chef who is fired after a video of his spat with a food critic goes viral. Like Chef , it also offers an interesting look at how social and new media have helped independent artists/entrepreneurs compete with entrenched businesses that have deeper pockets.

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Measuring Market Penetration with Brand Tracking (+ Metrics & Examples)

ConversionXL

You work tirelessly to understand your customer, market, and competition so you can differentiate. Similarly, understanding that awareness is growing across the industry might prompt AirHelp to team up with a similar company (a non-competitor, but a relevant industry leader) to launch a dual campaign. Brand consideration. Brand usage.

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The 50 Best Marketing Strategies For Small Business

Mike Michalowicz

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. Donate several of your products or services to a non-profit organization that is sponsoring a live auction and the proceeds will be donated to the charity.