Communication for startups SenseCube Startup Accelerator Season #2
January 30th 2015
Why?
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It’s about being at the right place at the right time with the right message
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3 steps
1 – Prerelease
2 – User acquisition & tests
3 – Massive traction
1 – First Weapon: A powerful brand
#Cliché about branding
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Learn how to tell your story ASAP
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You: why? values? story?
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#1 Naming
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#2 Value proposition VS Perceived value
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#3 Be radical
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#4 Good Design is not an option
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#5 Good targeting
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2 – First shots: Acquire users, the right way
Keep in mind the Growth Hacking Funnel (Mattan Griffel)
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What is conversion?
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Be ROI-oriented
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#6 Landing Page
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#7 Get mails
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#8 Content
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#9 Video
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#10 Social Media
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#11 Blogging: show your expertise
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#12 Meetup groups
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#13 Event partnerships
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#14 Partnerships
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Start talking / First community Choose a target, spot it, shoot
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Targets: interests, hashtags, online conversations, media attention
3 – Start blasting: Get traction
Before: Choose relevant KPIs
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When is it time to attack?
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What can I do?
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Which channels?
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Which expenses? Which budget?
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#15 Mailing
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#16 The LinkedIn Growth Hack
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#17 Crowdfunding
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#18 Pitch
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#19 Press
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#20 Press Kit
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#21 Tweet
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#22 Mention
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#23 Stay updated
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Ready?
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