Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a long time ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Develop viral content. Seed viral activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he and I still recommend today, despite the popularity of viral marketing: Search-engine marketing. Display advertising.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We're putting a 'Retweet' button inside the product to encourage viral growth.". This is the viral step: Having trialed the tool, the stranger might use it herself, then more people find out about it, and so forth. I know of no companies who have " gone viral " because of buttons. Advertising ?? Frightening honesty.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 4, 2019

The year was 2015 and my company, Shareability, had already been behind some of the biggest viral hits of the past few years. The resulting video, “Ronaldo in Disguise,” became an immediate viral sensation. Going Viral. There was a time when “viral” simply referred to, well, viruses. The shoot was on.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It is no secret that the marketing and advertising industries foster some of society’s most interesting and innovative talents. Japan is one of the top countries spending the most on advertising. As you can imagine, this also makes Japan one of the most competitive markets in the world with advertisers striving to be the most creative.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

AUGUST 1, 2011

Take Control Of Your Publicity (Or End Up Like Bill Clinton) Most companies employing this strategy to gain profile and publicity do so with the intention of creating a buzz and ideally having the resulting video going viral. This is the reasoning behind the concept.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2020

Film productions, businesses that were aiming to spend big bucks on live advertising are now turning to various animated video styles to get the job done. They also have immense viral potential on social media. A New Approach to Advertising and Communication – the Maybank Project. How about Online Events?

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2024

Uncover diversified monetization strategies, including advertising, consulting, and info products, ensuring a sustainable and profitable newsletter business. 20:36] Do you feel like you have a different relationship as an advertiser because of the relationship with your readers?? [21:34] For me, advertising can be kind of seasonal.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Misconception #2: Once Your Website Is Launched, It Will Instantly Go Viral. No matter how minimalist or visually appealing a website is, it will never go viral unless the owner takes the necessary steps to make it happen. All you have to do is give your design specifications and they’ll take it from there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2016

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he and I still recommend today, despite the popularity of viral marketing: Search-engine marketing. Display advertising.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2023

20:20] Do you feel like you have a different relationship as an advertiser because of the relationship with your readers? [21:34] It does it for me, advertising can be kind of seasonal. And so yeah, it's advertising, it's consulting and some info products like courses and so John Jantsch (12:12): Forth. Like this show?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of spending an hour with Jon Steinberg, president of Buzzfeed , a company who focuses on helping media companies make their content go viral. But of course we also focused on making content go viral. It is absolutely MVP of advertising. I guess this video won’t go viral, then!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2020

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he and I still recommend today, despite the popularity of viral marketing: Search-engine marketing. Display advertising.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I intend to release one study every three months, which I'll send to journalists in the hopes of generating viral attention on social media. I believe that if I can have one piece of content go viral every three months, not only will I be able to develop more links but also raise my brand's recognition. social media advertising.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Your business has a high viral co-efficient (or perhaps even a network effect) that lets you amass users cheaply without worrying too much about the monetization per user or spending money on paid acquisition. High LTV can usually be found in transactional or subscription businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

They had a viral promotional technique that encouraged your friends to download their app to watch a video they posted and a channel (Facebook) that was trying to grow its video audience. I was talking with a colleague once about how videos go viral. Look at Viddy & SocialCast. But it wasn’t to be. Underbelly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Viral marketing. Viral marketing costs real money, but is often worth it. This is how you make money from advertising – someone else runs ads on your site or your blog, and you get paid for everyone who clicks on the ad. No SEM plan means you are missing a huge marketing opportunity. Streaming video. Pay per click (PPC).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2011

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Viral is an outcome, not a strategy. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Keep it real, social, and events-based. Want control?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Viral marketing needs a website. Everyone knows that word-of-mouth advertising is an effective and important part of any small business. But word-of-mouth and viral marketing doesn’t work without a web site. On the other hand, don’t assume that viral marketing is the only marketing you will need.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

And Sheehan may know a little about marketing and advertising – the associate professor of advertising at the S.I. Books & Reviews advertising book book review Brian Sheehan creative industry Loveworks marketing Saatchi & Saatchi'

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2010

This is how you make money from advertising – someone else runs ads on your site or your blog, and you get paid for everyone who clicks on the ad. Viral marketing. Viral marketing costs real money, but is often worth it. Pay per click (PPC). " Examples include give-aways, contests, and celebrity stunts that grab attention.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For instance, it can help you see what advertising and PR techniques you can apply to shine in your niche. And if you get viral content that spreads like wildfire, that is a sure-fire way to get an immense boost in sales. This research will help you fine-tune your margins while offering competitive rates. Create a Loyalty Program.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

It helps to advertise your new presence with a grand opening, viral video, and traditional advertising to highlight entry into the arena. Use social media, industry shows, expert contacts, and social media influencers to establish a memorable brand even before you roll out your business.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

Discord is a great example of a company going viral mostly from word of mouth. How do you make your product go viral? What are the elements needed to focus upon in making the attempt to take a product viral? The post Six ways to make your site-app-product go viral. A story of an app from nowhere to near dominance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

Some business successes can be attributed to luck, timing, or available funding, but in this case most agree that Gary was simply a marketing genius and he created his own market through creative advertising, emotional appeal and exclusivity. Similarly, mentioning viral marketing without specifics won’t assure fundability.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Virality and marketplaces: generally low, but…. Generally speaking, marketplaces aren’t blessed with intrinsic virality. Many companies try to spark virality – with promo codes or gamification – but these artificial strategies don’t scale well. Every viral company is built on top of a larger, pre-existing platform.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It highlights the story of how United Airlines paid no attention to social media while Dave’s story of his crushed guitar and poor customer service went viral around the world. Last year, Facebook’s revenue from advertising was over $55 billion, which was a 50% year-over-year increase. Keep up with the competition. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

New business models that provide an ongoing revenue stream, or a secondary stream from advertising, raise your margins and can give you some additional satisfaction. Surprisingly, word-of-mouth and viral efforts require more work and a larger budget than you would expect. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Word of mouth advertising and viral marketing cost big bucks these days so budget for it. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Marketing is top priority. Start even before the product is ready. Reign-in expenses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Others do far too little, assuming the viral effect and word-of-mouth will soon kick in, and sales will suddenly grow exponentially. Real growth requires new and innovative ways to find customers, as well as old-fashioned advertising and email blasts. Shorten the close cycle to grow faster.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 4, 2017

You’re undoubtedly familiar with paid acquisition, as it’s the digital equivalent of traditional advertising. For instance, you can advertise on specific subreddits, which are sometimes incredibly cohesive tribes: If you can make the math work on paid advertising, it’s in infinitely scalable channel.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

We had a chance to chat with Nicolas Franchet, Facebook ‘s Head of Retail & e-Commerce on its Global Vertical Marketing team, as well as Maz Sharafi, Head of Local Advertising Sales and Partnerships, on how small business owners, especially retailers, build an effective online strategy for Facebook.

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The Next Web

APRIL 14, 2014

Dominic Smith is a senior writer and content strategist for Rackspace Digital, the digital marketing infrastructure specialists. In the age of experience-based marketing, some brands want us to do more than just buy their products. They want us to interact with them, to love them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

For some customers and many investors, a heavy focus on social networks and viral marketing may be a negative, rather than a positive. Your Twitter and YouTube messages better match your print advertising message. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity. Pick the right platform for your business.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

Here are just a few ways that might be manifested in 2015: More Brands Advertising. While previous stereotypes of the gaming industry have led some advertisers to steer clear of this market – it is not clear that may not be the best move. This will increase supply and improve ROI for advertisers. Changes in Ad Delivery.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

This is native advertising in real life, on a real website, acting as a key player in the race for the strongest, viral, engaging content. Native advertising evokes an organic experience – one that pays tribute to the design and UX which has and continues to advance the Web. Native advertising is not new. Native to what?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2021

At first this was limited to news sites that concentrated on a segment of a community, like West Seattle, but the concept is now being applied to advertising and promotion sites, blogging sites, and even legal services sites. Foursquare has raised more than $390 million in outside funding, on $100 million in revenue.

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