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Cliff Notes S-1: Kayak ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

Founding Date: 2004. How They Make Money: Majority of Kayak’s revenue actually comes from advertising on their site (55%), not lead generation or referral fees to travel suppliers as you might think (more on this below). Distribution revenue is CPC and CPA. . Kayak Software Corporation.

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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

Business model: o They bought a lot of ad inventory (banner ads/advertising) driving people to signup forms, converting (fill out form) and sold leads, o Initial strategy was first comparison shopping and then monitoring and upselling on more savings. They were actually selling long distance at 20-30 mil run rate signing people up on plans.

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How to Build an Audience with Social Media Brand Marketing

ConversionXL

When Facebook first launched in 2004, it was text-only. This will allow you to generate more awareness and engagement from content you already know resonates with your audience (meaning you’re likely to see a lower CPC and CPA). It helps them feel like there are real people behind the business. Use your brand to build a community.