Reddit roundup: 'there is no magic marketing trick'
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/MountainCrowing posted a reality check: marketing is slow, tedious trial and error; there's no magic platform, ad spend or format; and audiences are so tired of advertising that tactics from a year ago no longer work.
What Reddit users said
Had no big audience and no paid ads, just outreach to local and online communities, and funded in 75 minutes, reaching 400%+. It was about showing the prototype to real people and building relationships.
Original commentRecently launched and getting countless emails from third-party marketers criticising the project; wishes they'd seen this earlier.
Original commentTheir first paid ad for pre-launch followers produced zero followers so far, which was their whole plan, and they hate marketing.
Original commentTesting ads has been hard to digest; Meta optimises your audience, but also optimises how much you spend.
Original commentAsked how to 'be a person first' when presenting as a brand without showing their face.
Original commentAsked what the single most effective way is to turn an online commenter into a follower.
Original commentSource: There is no magic marketing trick (r/kickstarter)
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