Luke Austin

Join Luke Austin, VP of e-commerce strategy at Common Thread Collective, as he shares insights from a thrilling 14-day challenge that raked in $1.28 million. Discover the strategic marketing maneuvers that turned a critical moment into explosive growth. Luke breaks down how they closed a daunting revenue gap in just four days by leveraging data, innovative collaborations, and forecasting. Learn why clarity in marketing strategies is crucial for driving success and how to enhance decision-making processes for substantial revenue spikes.

Join Luke Austin, VP of Strategy at Common Thread Collective, as he shares insights on driving profit-focused growth in e-commerce. He discusses how geo-based incrementality tests reduce ad spend risks and enhance clarity in marketing decisions. Luke breaks down the unique performance of platforms like Meta and Google, guiding effective ad spending. Learn about scaling on channels like YouTube and TikTok, and the three core 'Units of Growth' that shape profitable brand expansions. It’s a masterclass in combining creativity with data for real success!

Luke Austin, known as 'The Weatherman,' and Tony Chopp, 'The Chopper,' both from Common Thread Collective, share their e-commerce expertise. They dive into pressing dilemmas like why Meta cost caps often freeze up and the importance of fresh creative content in ads. The duo discusses tools for competitor analysis, tactics to enhance customer lifetime value, and when to launch new campaigns. They also illuminate how AI can inform strategy, challenging the notion of whether eCommerce is truly improving.

Luke Austin, VP of Strategy at CTC, shares invaluable insights into the complexities of the upcoming holiday season. He highlights the unusual timeline with Cyber Monday shifting to December, leaving less time to drive sales. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday arriving later, brands face a compressed shopping window. Additionally, he discusses how the election year's advertising spikes could inflate costs and alter consumer behavior. Listeners can expect practical strategies tailored for this unique Q4 that ensures they stay competitive.

Luke Austin, an expert in budget allocation and incrementality, dives into the critical role of smart budgeting in ecommerce. He discusses how brands can determine their total budget for maximum profitability and effectively allocate it across channels. Luke highlights the importance of measuring incrementality over traditional methods to optimize marketing strategies. He also shares insights from CTC’s partnership with Measured, showcasing how enhanced budget optimization tools can transform marketing performance and customer acquisition efforts.