In episode #1030, we discuss really smart marketing techniques you should copy. Tune in to hear which ideas are worth emulating.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Examples of Really Smart Marketing That You Should Copy
• [00:35] 1: Native advertising.
• [00:45] We previously talked about Audi having a partnership with the studio that created The Avengers.
• [01:14] 2: Giveaways.
• [01:30] Giving away small things for free can bring in users and their contact info.
• [02:00] 3: A 30 day challenge.
• [02:15] It’s a way of engaging people.
• [02:42] 4: A free book funnel.
• [02:50] Give away a book, charge for shipping, then up or downsell.
• [03:25] 5: Superhuman.
• [03:31] It’s a great email tool that helps you quickly create an email campaign.
• [04:20] 6: Sell through live video.
• [04:30] Live pitches work.
• [04:55] 7: Minimum viable content.
• [05:15] Create content, see what sticks.
• [05:32] That’s it for today!
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