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Marketing Against The Grain

The Biggest Marketing Mistake 99% Of Companies Make (#153)

Sep 5, 2023
32:26
Snipd AI
Exploring the challenges of customer acquisition cost and the importance of investing in B2B creators. Discussing different channels for content distribution and monetization. Exploring the power of a level playing field and individualistic decision making in marketing. Discussing the flaws of 360 reviews and sharing thoughts on American football.
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Quick takeaways

  • The cost of marketing has increased significantly over the past 10 years, creating a challenge for businesses in terms of customer acquisition costs, while the cost of products continues to decrease due to competition.
  • B2B creators can offer a solution to the rising cost of customer acquisition by generating unique and engaging content across various platforms, such as YouTube and LinkedIn, with high distribution and easy monetization.

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The Rising Cost of Customer Acquisition

The podcast episode starts by highlighting the significant increase in the cost of marketing over the past 10 years, which poses a challenge for businesses. The cost to acquire a customer has gone up by 108%, while the cost of products continues to decrease due to competition. This disparity is attributed to the rapid growth in the number of people doing marketing, without a proportional increase in the number of marketing channels available. The episode emphasizes the importance of analyzing the lifetime value of customers and explores potential solutions to this problem.

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