00:00 Introduction

07:31 Optimizing Team Size and Roles

17:27 Exploring the Retail vs. Online Sales Landscape

22:13 The Impact of OpEx and Gross Margin on Profitability

25:29 The Importance of Iterations and Net New Concepts in Ad Creation

32:29 The Cost of Inefficient Ad Spend

33:51 Measurement Tools and Ad Spend

35:18 Attribution and Top-of-Funnel Marketing

40:02 The Benefits of Product Seeding

53:31 Balancing Networking Events and Focused Work

58:09 Unlocking the Potential of YouTube for DTC Brands

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00:00 Introduction and Overview

10:01 Analyzing Ad Creative: Knives Ads

25:08 Analyzing Ad Creative: Hype Reel Ads

28:31 Optimizing Ad Spend with Prescient AI

30:47 Helping Brands Scale Spend Confidently with AI-powered Marketing Mix Models

31:22 The Power of Copy-Dependent Ads and Non-Traditional Value Propositions

36:11 Embracing Creative Diversity for Effective Ad Campaigns

45:43 Optimizing for Different Stages of the Customer Journey

57:29 The Effectiveness of Long-Form Landing Pages

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00:00 Introduction

11:55 YouTube Ads in Media Mix and Account Management

21:52 Ad Formats and Viewer Behavior on YouTube

26:27 Challenges of Measuring YouTube Ad Effectiveness

28:50 Using AI-Powered Marketing Mix Models for Optimization

30:20 Challenges and Strategies for Measuring YouTube Attribution

32:14 Approaches to YouTube Advertising: Targeting, Optimization, and Creative Testing

36:32 The Benefits of Organic YouTube Content

44:24 The Value of Organic Views and the Potential for Virality

53:26 Distribution of YouTube Content: Email Campaigns, Organic Social Posts, and Paid Media

01:01:07 YouTube Partnerships and Sponsorships

01:02:00 The Value and Brand Building Opportunity of YouTube Partnerships

01:03:25 Measuring the Long-Term Impact of YouTube Videos

01:04:22 Setting CPM Rates for YouTube Partnerships

01:08:03 The Influence of the Creator Economy

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00:00 Introduction

03:16 Life Updates

06:04 Introduction to Tyson Drake and his Background

11:46 Merchandising and Marketing in Different Industries

27:39 Creating Effective Marketing Campaigns

30:54 Product Classification: A Tiered Approach

32:43 Category Expansion: Becoming a Kitchenware Brand

36:30 Forecasting and Inventory Management

50:58 Measuring the Effectiveness of Top-of-Funnel Advertising

01:01:49 Measuring the Effectiveness of Marketing Channels

01:02:49 Challenges of Measuring TV and Streaming TV

01:06:14 Post-Purchase Surveys and Media Mix Modeling

01:09:09 Tracking Awareness and Consideration with Prompted Brand Surveys

01:11:01 Creating Mental Availability and Being Part of the Consideration Set

01:28:07 Frameworks: Guiding Decision-Making in Marketing and Music

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00:00 Introduction 12:55 Defining Customer Experience and its Relationship with Brand 25:30 The Role of Retail Stores in Customer Experience 31:19 The Impact of Product Information on Customer Experience 36:26 Educating Customers and Pre-Purchase Support 42:42 AI for Customer Support 45:35 Creating Video Content for Customer Education 48:52 The Importance of Trusting Your Gut 53:36 Funnels in Marketing and Business 01:05:00 Balancing Discounts and Brand Value 01:08:49 The Impact of Pricing and Offer Positioning 01:10:17 Testing Messaging and Perception

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00:00 Introduction: Going International 08:16 Memorial Day Sales and Performance 12:24 Successes and Challenges of International Expansion 28:10 Early International Sales and Easy Wins 29:32 Timing and Team Building for International Expansion 31:23 Shipping Challenges and Localization 33:15 Building Dedicated Teams for International Markets 34:41Timing and Localization: Key Factors in International Expansion 38:32 Team Structure and Communication for International Growth 48:04 Translation: Challenges and Considerations for International Markets 55:47 Media Mix: Diversifying Channels for International Reach 57:04 Influencer Partnerships: Expanding Brand Reach in International Markets 01:02:45 Market Nuances and Adaptation: Keys to Success in International Expansion

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00:00 Introduction to Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) 02:37 Testing and Implementing CRO Initiatives

08:34 Defining CRO and its Impact on Revenue per User

28:47 Optimizing Team Structure and Design Support in E-commerce

44:10 The Impact of Video Experiences on Revenue and Customer Engagement

49:48 CRO Testing: Strategies for Optimizing the Customer Journey

55:59 Optimizing Conversion Rates Through Intuitive Navigation

58:12 Balancing Testing and Editorial Decisions in Website Design

01:02:16 Measuring True Incrementality with Marketing Science

01:21:05 Informed Upselling and After-Sell Strategies

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This week the Marketing Operators are joined by marketing expert, Ashton Wall. Ashton has experience working in house for some incredibly successful DTC brands, including ColourPop and Kylie Cosmetics. Ashton is now the co-founder of GateMaker Community and is here to share her tips, hot takes and expertise on marketing strategy, working with influencers, earned media value (EMV) and much more!

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Seeding vs. Gifting: Influencer Engagement Strategies

08:27 Earned Media Value (EMV) and Its Impact on Influencer Campaigns

14:43 Product Launch Strategies: Teasing, Seeding, and Influencer Content

37:04 The Dynamics of Influencer Marketing

57:59 Navigating the Brand vs. Growth Debate

01:05:33 Leveraging Flagship Partnerships

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