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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

o Their strong skill was online media buying and optimization – they rarely would do CPA deals – mostly buying CPM. Selling LowerMyBills: o In 2004 he was getting a lot of call to take more money but was not interested. They were actually selling long distance at 20-30 mil run rate signing people up on plans.

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Cliff Notes S-1: Kayak ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

Founding Date: 2004. Distribution revenue is CPC and CPA. . Obviously most of these employees are working hard primarily for equity upside compensation, but Kayak’s personnel costs are roughly $200K/head so the company is highly productive on a per employee basis. round closed in June 2004. Series A Preferred.

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How to Build an Audience with Social Media Brand Marketing

ConversionXL

It does this by building brand equity and aiding recall. 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). Use your brand to build a community.