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. Mobile is where it’s at. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Want control?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

We spend a lot of time trying to get people focused on building products that have viral components and why that has to be measured and constantly tested. I tell people that they need to blog about their industry to drive customers and not blog to their egos to drive their peer group to their blogs. Doesn’t.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Sunday, February 25, 2007 Challenge of Predicting Winners I just read a bit on the payout to YouTube from the Google Acquisition ( Internet News , CNN ). But even if you came to me with that idea, Im not sure I would have bought it. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

Viral Video Marketing. This is old news to anyone with an Internet connection, but also extremely hard to do for the average Joe with a low definition webcam. In our example, we take a look at the 2011 start-up Dollar Shave Club and their viral video “Our Blades Are F ing Great”. Creating Brand Recognition. A little humor).

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 17, 2013

io domains belong to the Internet artisans… at least that’s the vibe it has. We’ve managed to turn this little island in the Indian Ocean into a brand for the people who are making the Internet.”. No one is putting ‘cover’ into their browser expecting to find a restaurant-focused mobile payments app. and wrangler.io , says, “.io

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

Berger explains why people talk about certain produces and ideas more than others, why some stories have a greater tendency towards a viral effect and why some rumors are simply more infectious than others. How many hours per day did Gary Vaynerchuk spend on the Internet when working to grow his family’s wine business?

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

We’re now in the second Internet bubble. This next wave of web startups; Social Networks and Mobile Applications, now reached 100’s of millions of customers. Startups that win in the bubble will be those that get wide adoption (using freemium, viral growth, low costs, etc) and massive distribution (i.e. Carpe Diem.

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2011

Video is a great way to get your startup some viral visibility. According to Cisco , by 2015, one million minutes of video – the equivalent of 674 days – will cross the internet every second (!) Order taxis from your mobile phone. Video is a great way to get your startup some viral visibility. Amazing, no?

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Video Media Viral Startup 90

Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2020

In fact, by 2021, internet traffic will be comprised of 82% video content. And, be sure your website load speed is blazing fast and responsive on any mobile device. Beyond getting backlinks to your site, other off-page strategies include guest posting and increasing your business listings across the internet in relevant places.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Scott, published a classic book that I recommend, ” The New Rules of Lead Generation ,” highlighting the changes wrought by the internet and social media. Display advertising. Email marketing.

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Lead Generation SEM Viral Social Media 137

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Before we filmed the segment we had the chance to chat over lunch over the direction of the Internet and how social was changing the fabric of the web. Mark then talked about Crittercism, a mobile feedback solution. Meebo gained traction because there’s was viral component when users wanted to tell their friend.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

The mobile generation. To make sure the whole experience was digitized, they insured that the paperwork, all the forms and agreements, could be signed digitally and with an online payment system in the app on their mobile device. Improvements like these delight the users and help the brand organically go viral at the same time.

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Design Social Media Technical Review Forecast 63

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2019

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. In looking ahead, don’t forget the mobile platforms (iPhone, Android), and location-based services (Foursquare, Curbside).

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Social Media Media Analytics Viral 199

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Even with instant two-way communication via the Internet and mobile phones, your greatest new solution or service won’t found or properly recognized without marketing. The challenge is to rise above the clutter, and stand out in the rush of over 500,000 other new businesses that get started in the U.S. every month.

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Marketing Viral Channel Metrics 240

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In today’s world of constant change and information overload via the Internet, content marketing and branding are often more important to success than product quality or technology. Contrary to a popular myth, word-of-mouth and viral marketing are not a substitute for more basic branding activities.

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Differentiation Social Media Analytics Viral 184

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

In India, two female journalists launched a mobile app to allow women to report harrassment and abuse, an issue in their hometown of Delhi and throughout the world. Applications such as Xtify , Local Response , and Placecast provided turnkey mobile solutions for retailers to target consumers.

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Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2014

The result: Plenty of organic, viral interaction about the videos that boosted traffic for these YouTube users’ Let’s Play video as well as sales for Galactic Café. With the proliferation of mobile devices as our primary means of Internet access , and bandwidth and speeds increasing with fiber-optic Internet , it’s prime time for video.

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

At it, some of the world''s best Internet thinkers and researchers presented on key trends in business-to-business (B2B) online marketing, sales, and client engagement. Mobile, Mobile, Mobile. My three takeaways: 1. This is obviously having a dramatic impact on not just consumer markets (i.e. Investing Jay Turo'

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B2B Mobile Sales Cycle Viral 91

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

is the leading consumer internet company with Terry Semel as CEO. One partnership was clearly very divided and a vocal minority of GPs thought consumer internet companies were a massive waste of time and money. Consumer internet plays in Canada are rare, and finding a VC willing to give you the cash to scale is even more so.

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Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

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. Mobile is where it’s at. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Want control?

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Customer Marketing Viral Demand 250

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2014

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Scott, just published a new book that I like,” The New Rules of Lead Generation ,” highlighting the changes wrought by the internet and social media. One of these experts, David T. Email marketing.

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Lead Generation SEM Social Media Startup 248

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2013

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. Mobile is where it’s at. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Want control?

Marketing 260

Marketing Viral Demand Channel 260

Kodorra

AUGUST 14, 2018

Born between 1980 and 1995, the timing of the rite of passage for this generation loosely coincides with the birth of the Internet and when digital technology went mainstream with compact discs, personal computers and mobile phones. What better way to tap into this hi-tech community than the digital way.

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Technical Review Malaysia Social Media Viral 45

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

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. Mobile is where it’s at. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Want control?

Marketing 120

Marketing Viral Demand Channel 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. In looking ahead, don’t forget the mobile platforms (iPhone, Android), and location-based services (Foursquare, Pokemon Go).

Social Media 166

Social Media Media Cost Analytics 166

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The culture of relentless competition and seemingly endless creativity has resulted in a number of globally viral ads. Also, consider that greater access to the Internet and prominent social media platforms is on the rise.

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Japan Advertising United States Viral 162

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. In looking ahead, don’t forget the mobile platforms (iPhone, Android), and location-based services (Foursquare, ShopKick).

Social Media 252

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 252

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. For example, LinkedIn is attuned to business professionals, Facebook is dominated by the social and upwardly mobile crowd.

Social Media 147

Social Media Media B2B Analytics 147

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Design with Internet: 101 patterns for influencing behaviour through design (PDF) – [link]. Apple has modest share of mobil market but lion’s share of profits – [link]. New OK Go Video – White Knuckles (Have these guys mastered full-proof viral videos?) – [link]. – [link]. Guess What?

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2019

Statistics show the uprise of popularity as well as the revenue of mobile games They have had one small shortfall that’s been given by app called Lucky Patcher that allows a user to play a game in premium mode for free but majority of the users don’t use it looking at the app’s security and availability respectively.

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India Viral Advertising Mobile 113

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

So you tell me what the future of the Internet will be? Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. Ironically in Silicon Valley consumer Internet business have become hits driven businesses.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 13, 2022

Their innovation lay not just in their product, but their viral video marketing campaign involving slamming raw eggs on their mattress to show that they wouldn’t break due to their mattresses’ high-tech cushioning. Their firm wreaked havoc on the music (iPod), mobile phone (iPhone), and retailing industries (branded company stores).

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. One I read a while back, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D.,

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Social Media Media Cost Startup 238

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

We also make sure they have a reliable internet connection for skype conferences. View More » Mobile Winamp Is Back With Powerful Android. We make sure we hire on the same(ish) timezone. Usually 1 or 2 hours tops of difference between our clients time (EST) 3. 2 What Would Facebook and Twitter Sneakers Look L.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

The Internet can be a tremendous resource in finding the right people to build your team. Apple Declared "Marketer of the Decade" This iPhone 4 Costs $8 Million Next Apple Event Goes "Back to the Mac" View More » Mobile Starbucks Stores in New York Now Acce. Here are six websites that can help you make the most of the hunt: 1.

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Coder Technical Review Social Media Technical Cofounder 60

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Even big companies I know find it hard to keep their in-house programmers up to speed on the latest technologies, including mobile devices, the latest Web technologies, and multi-tenant applications in the Cloud. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade.

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Angel Investor Social Media LLC Viral 267

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 11, 2024

So, what type of internet searches are they conducting? Compelling storytelling has the potential to go viral and elevate your brand to the next level, whether through authenticity, humor, or creativity. Before investing in high-quality video production, you need to think about the substance behind it.

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