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TLDR MARKETING 2025-02-28

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02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

IMPROVING THE SIGN-UP EXPERIENCE FOR MILLIONS OF USERS FOR A LEADING AI SAAS COMPANY

Customer research found that many of Undetectable AI's site visitors worried that using AI would result in non-human sounding content and ultimately put their work and reputation at risk. The company used this finding to optimize its sign-up flow, which increased sign-ups by 3%. This involved consolidating three different sign-up forms into a single version, while also adding social proof, a clearer value proposition, and targeted messaging. The change improved conversions and set the stage for further optimization.

conversion-rate-experts.com2 min read

HOW WYNTER RUNS BRAND AWARENESS SURVEYS

Measuring brand awareness is best done through surveys tracking unaided and aided recall, brand preference, and consideration sets. Use targeted surveys every 6-12 months instead of relying on fragmented share of search data to gauge the impact of brand marketing efforts. A sample of 100 B2B respondents provides reliable insights with a ~10% margin of error, offering actionable data quickly and cost-effectively. This approach allows for faster decision-making and a competitive edge with minimal time and expense.

linkedin.com2 min read

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUBSCRIBER SEGMENTATION FOR APPS

For ‘Freemium Loyalists', use paywalls or micro trials to encourage upgrades. Optimize onboarding for ‘Prospective Premium Users' with clear activations and pricing tests. Keep ‘Active Subscribers' engaged with personalized experiences and upsell highly engaged users. Re-engage ‘At-Risk and Churned Users' with habit reinforcement and targeted offers. Leverage ‘Product Champions' through referral programs, exclusive perks, and social proof to reduce acquisition costs.

revenuecat.com11 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

EMILY KRAMER'S CURATED MARKETING COURSES ON MAVEN

These curated Maven courses offer a variety of expert-led programs ranging from 2-4 weeks. Topics include A/B testing, B2B tech messaging, product-led growth, and community-led growth. The earliest course starts on March 3.

maven.com1 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

WHY TORY BURCH, THE REALREAL, SAIE, AND MORE ARE POSTING ON SUBSTACK

Substack is becoming a new channel for brand marketing, with companies like Tory Burch and The RealReal creating newsletters that blend editorial storytelling with product links. Unlike traditional email marketing, which drives direct sales through personalized flows, Substack offers brands a space to build community and engage audiences with original content.

milkkarten.net7 min read

WHAT DUOLINGO'S DEATH SAYS ABOUT MODERN SOCIAL MEDIA

Duolingo's viral campaign, where it “killed off” its owl mascot Duo, shows the power of character-driven storytelling. The campaign's success, with over a billion organic views, proves that brands need a relatable, consistent personality, whether through a mascot or spokesperson. Duolingo's approach connected with fans by developing Duo's persona over time, creating genuine engagement. However, brands must be careful with humor, especially around sensitive topics like suicide.

futuresocial.beehiiv.com3 min read

TRUMP SAYS US WILL IMPOSE ADDITIONAL 10% TARIFF ON CHINA

Trump has announced a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods and reaffirmed plans for a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada starting March 4. Mexico and Canada are negotiating to avoid the tariffs, warning of strong retaliation. Economists predict higher prices and market uncertainty, while China has already imposed its own tariffs in response.

bbc.com4 min read