Can you make anything go viral?

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1/. He went from making no money from his car reviews, to selling $345M worth of cars in 3 years, with no team, no budget, while having a full-time job: The narrative of Doug Demuro's ascent from an amateur YouTube car reviewer to a successful entrepreneur, having sold $345M worth of cars through his channel and launching the $80M-valued car auction site, Cars & Bids is superb. Doug's journey was anything but conventional; it involved no team, a shoestring budget, and was pursued alongside a full-time job. What distinguishes Doug's success is his unwavering commitment to an audience-centric approach. Instead of directly selling, he prioritized providing value, epitomizing authenticity and simplicity. This strategic move not only engaged viewers but also laid the groundwork for Cars & Bids.

Insights for B2B Marketing Directors:

• Doug's authentic and unique personality became a cornerstone of his success. B2B marketing directors can learn to infuse authenticity into their brand, creating a distinct identity that fosters trust and resonates with their audience, ultimately differentiating them in a crowded market.

• Doug's content philosophy centered on delivering value in the simplest way possible. Directing efforts towards providing tangible and relevant value and addressing the practical needs of the audience can significantly elevate engagement and contribute to long-term brand loyalty and success. Is your brand providing as much value as it can?

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2/. "How many demos did it book?" is not a question I see the CMO of SalesForce asking: This post highlights the strategic approach of major SaaS and Fortune 500 companies, such as Salesforce, in understanding the long-term value of brand building. Instead of solely relying on direct attribution models like tracking demo bookings, these companies invest significant sums, as seen with Salesforce's $400k+ spending at The Sphere in Vegas during an F1 race. The emphasis is on creating "mental availability" in the prospect's mind, recognizing that a considerable portion of the prospecting pool may not be actively seeking a solution. The goal is to establish a memorable brand that stays on the mental shortlist when the prospect eventually requires a relevant solution.

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3/. Meet the YouTuber Who Solved Shorts (Jenny Hoyos Interview): This video explores the remarkable success of 18-year-old YouTuber Jenny Hoyos, who garnered over 600 million views in the past year by mastering short-form content. The insights gleaned from Jenny's approach shed light on the crucial elements of effective shorts, emphasizing the need for concise storytelling and a visually compelling hook that transcends language barriers, appealing even to a fifth-grade level of understanding.

Insights for B2B Marketing Directors:

• Embrace the importance of visual and concise storytelling in B2B marketing, ensuring that content delivers key messages succinctly while captivating the audience visually.

• Prioritize simplicity in language, utilizing readability checkers to ensure content is easily understood by a broad audience, mirroring the effectiveness of simplicity in successful short-form content.

• Infuse a personal touch into B2B marketing campaigns, incorporating clear goals, and introducing elements of irony or relatability to enhance engagement and make the brand more compelling and memorable to the target audience.

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