Quick metrics for marketing effectiveness
I sympathize with your dilemma Hitesh. The truth is that investment in brand does require a long-term view and not too many metrics will reflect ch......
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3 steps to building company culture
3 steps to building company culture. Here goes, Anshila
1. Define the values that will help you achieve your busine......
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Quick, cheap startup marketing
Anshul, I know it can seem daunting when you are trying to launch a new concept, so break the task down.
- Who you are speaki......
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Funding and mentorship for startup (MVP Ready)
Congratulations on the MVP, Bharat. In my opinion, there is only one thing you should focus on to get investors and mentors interested. Find a gro......
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Bootstrap or fundraise for a 2 year-old startup
I think you may have answered your own question, Saba. If you are out of runway, then the only thing to do is to put all your energy behind fund-......
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Startup marketing: Advertising vs PR
Hello Rohan,
Advertising is primarily to target end-customers while PR is more effective for investors. Here’s what I would recommend:......
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Growth-versus-profit dilemma for young startup
Hello Sonal
Congratulations on the fund-raise. The pressure to grow with decent unit economics is actually a blessing in disguise because it......
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So many ecommerce ads! Why do ecommerce companies advertise on TV?
Hello Curious Guy,
I get asked that question a lot by sceptics. The biggest benefit of advertising on TV for ecommerce companies is an immed......
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Lower designation at startup ok?
Hey Neil,
There is not a simple ‘yes’or ‘no’ answer because there are so many variables. There must be some strong ......
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Inexpensive consumer research
As a first step, draft a maximum of 3 customer-related questions that you wish you had answers for. Two of these are likely to be: What do customer......
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