Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# If you were a newly minted, venture-backed consumer Internet company you had to have a deal with AOL to reach your customers. Facebook had grown stratospherically from 2004-2007 to 100 million users and was everything that MySpace wasn’t.

Social Network 297

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Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

Google is still a private company (their IPO was Aug 2004). The market size for online advertising, e-commerce, and web premium services are 1/10th to 1/3rd the size they are today. conference happened at the end of 2004). Yes… he was a very successful PayPal exec and previously co-founder & VP Product of SocialNet.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 16, 2011

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Customer 66

Customer Video Social Media Software Review 66

Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2014

Voices.com , an online marketplace that matches voice actors with advertising agencies and TV and radio stations, began in 2004 as an idea scribbled down on a napkin by newlyweds David and Stephanie Ciccarelli. See if you even have a market that wants your product—that will PAY for your product!”. Stacy’s advice.

Detroit 156

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2011

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Small Business 60

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 9, 2011

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Social Media 59

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 10, 2011

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Small Business 59

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2011

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Small Business 73

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2016

In 2004, journalist Ben Hammersley referred to the booming medium as “podcasting.” Of course it was going to pique the interest of advertisers, who have quickly seen strong results from their initial efforts beyond the “offer code” standard rolls. ” As Apple and Yahoo! billion in the same year.

Advertising 48

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2016

In 2004, journalist Ben Hammersley referred to the booming medium as “podcasting.” Of course it was going to pique the interest of advertisers, who have quickly seen strong results from their initial efforts beyond the “offer code” standard rolls. ” As Apple and Yahoo! billion in the same year.

Advertising 48

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

According to MDG Advertising , 67% of online shoppers rated high-quality images as being “very important” to their purchase decision, which was slightly more than “product specific information,” “long descriptions,” and “reviews and ratings”: ( Image source ). Image source ).

Stock 71

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 16, 2011

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Marketing 54

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 14, 2014

According to MDG Advertising , 67% of online shoppers rated high quality images as being “very important” to their purchase decision, which was slightly more than “product specific information”, “long descriptions”, and “reviews & ratings”: Joann Peck & Suzanne B. image source.

Stock 129

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2011

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Web 47

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Thats the conclusion Ive come to after watching tons of online products fail for a complete lack of customers. Our goal is to find out whether customers are interested in your product by offering to give (or even sell) it to them, and then failing to deliver on that promise. Nothing made any difference.

Demand 167

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 17, 2011

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Small Business 41

Small Business Social Media Engineer Matching 41

BeyondVC

AUGUST 5, 2009

My first post about portfolio company Visible World and the future of television advertising was in October 2004 ( see here ). a well-known New York technology company that uses software to create multiple versions of a given ad, in its push to offer TV advertisers more targeting options. is teaming up with Visible World Inc.,

Advertising 68

Advertising New York Portfolio Technology 68

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Or this: “Apple doesn’t do loyalty because they produce outrageously awesome products.” My company won the ROI of The Year award from The Banker magazine in 2004, something I was very proud of. If you own an Apple product, you know what I’m talking about. If you want loyalty, get a dog.” A new paradigm.

Programming 150

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Software By Rob

MARCH 17, 2010

The memories I have of Joel on Software , especially from 2001-2004, run deep. Surely you’ve heard the news by now. Joel Spolsky is going to wrap-up his blog on its 10-year anniversary, just a few days from now. These were my formative years as a developer, and Joel published some of his best work during this time.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 12, 2013

They invest in people as much as they do a product or service. It’s just as important to showcase the leadership team’s strengths and experiences in investor presentations as it is to detail the product vision and its eventual grand success. No amount of investment can buy customers if your product itself can’t earn them.

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Software By Rob

JULY 13, 2010

The internet has created an unprecedented opportunity for solo technologists known as micropreneurs to conceptualize, create, and launch products that make a difference. That’s an excerpt from a manifesto I have in the works called A Micropreneur Blueprint: How to Stay Solo, Bleed Passion, and Build Products that Matter.

Software Review 44

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ask yourself “what is my product/service doing that no one else is?” and “why is my product/service better than my competitors?”. Even if you’re not selling a product, taking the time to create a brand bible brings a slew of advantages to the savvy entrepreneur. Create a brand bible. Sniffing out a potential new lead?

Elevator Pitch 100

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 8, 2021

Products that require a high degree of behavior change are doomed to fail. What does it take to build products your customers love to use? What separates a wildly successful product from one that fails to gain traction? Covering everything from strategy to productivity, it’s a must-read. Mauborgne (2004).

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techcrunch.com

APRIL 26, 2013

From 2004 to 2007, she helped lead Congresswoman Carloyn Maloney’s community outreach and relations efforts in New York City. As Smartphones Reach A Global Tipping Point, Why Your Product Isn't As Simple As You. Leena Rao is currently a Senior Editor for TechCrunch. Vox's Jim Bankoff To Hit Disrupt NY. with a $3 sale.

SEC 61

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

What I’ve honorably been able to do, however, is share the deck I used to pitch LinkedIn to Greylock for a Series B investment back in 2004. the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound. In 2004, investors regained interest in the consumer internet again.

Entrepreneur 111

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Back in the days of straight advertising, it was important to have a name that explained what your company specialised in so the audience would be drawn to it. I chose not to be as specific as to call it Bear in Mind Productions because I do so much more than just produce videos. Thanks to Sharon McCrea, Sweet Escape Products ! #21-

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ConversionXL

APRIL 7, 2020

According to Edison Research , 80% of users listen to most of each episode, averaging 7 per week, while 69% of listeners agree that podcast ads make them aware of new products or services. The first shows were created in late 2003, and the term itself was coined in 2004 by combining “iPod” with “broadcasting.”. Podcast production.

Syndicate 85

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

Your brand is the unique design, sign, symbol, and/or words that create an image or impression of your product(s), service(s) and/or company. A strong brand differentiates your product or service from your competitors, and is easily recognized by customers in your market. Below are three surefire strategies you can use.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

The consumer product they’ve created is called TrueCar. Money to be used for hiring and additional product development. Based in Palo Alto and founded in 2004 by PayPal alumni. Offers two products: Palantir Government and Palantir Finance. And it carries no inventory. Competitors: Gowalla. Total Raised: $21.4mm.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 14, 2011

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Small Business 68

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 26, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! I’ll add my thoughts to the process of steps that make this a nice case study. And what's this?

Social Media 77

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2011

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Small Business 72

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BeyondVC

JUNE 2, 2004

I met with Dave Panos and Andrew Busey of Pluck yesterday to learn more about their product and their company. Rather than go into the software (which I really like btw, combination RSS reader, bookmark manager, and simple collaboration tool), I wanted to share some of our thoughts about consumer-based web businesses circa 2004.

Web 60

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 3, 2011

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2011

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Small Business 78

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 27, 2011

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Social Media 71

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 5, 2011

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Small Business 62

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