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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.).

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10 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Leverage Networking in Business

Hearpreneur

Here’s how some entrepreneurs and business owners leverage networking in their businesses. #1- We leverage networking extensively in the firm. We try to have each attorney do at least 2 lunches per month with current and potential referral partners. 3- Using social media groups for larger networks.

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How Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses

Both Sides of the Table

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. Traditional video had very high costs of distribution due to limited time slots of broadcast TV (we only had enough spectrum to support 3-4 channels).

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Read more: TechCrunch , Reg Form D , WSJ interview w/ Susan Lyne.

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Why Online Video Just Took One More Big Step to Legitimacy

Both Sides of the Table

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network. Distribution costs have, too.

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

Both Sides of the Table

We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. Others copy the method and the channel grows weary of that tactic and begins to change the rules.

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How to Establish an Agency Content Strategy When Outbound Stops Working

ConversionXL

Using a tool like SparkToro , you can uncover the channels and influencers that your audience is most engaged with. Interviewing them will provide you with their wants and needs from a messaging perspective and uncover topic ideas and distribution channels. Select your content distribution channels.

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