The internet is basically a carnival of overhyped marketing claims—every SaaS solution is “game-changing,” every enterprise platform is “revolutionary,” and somehow, every product is “the industry leader.” Prospects have heard it all before, and frankly, they don’t believe us anymore. The only thing they do believe? Proof. And nothing delivers proof better than customer success […]
Category Archives: Messaging
Posts concerning marketing activities categorized within messaging.
Awareness, Brand, Go-to-Market Strategy, Messaging, Value Proposition
Branding Your Breakthrough – When Tech Startups Should Go All In
24
Dec
Dec
Frankly, no – you can’t wait to get your branding right. Particularly for technology startups, timing is everything – especially when it comes to branding. Whether it was Tesla with electric vehicles, Oculus with VR headsets, or Dropbox with cloud storage, each was successful at generating significant hype, anticipation, and customer affinity through strategic marketing […]
Messaging, Positioning
Simplifying Complex Features: Bridging the Gap Between Technical Jargon and Clear Customer Value
28
Oct
Oct
In the B2B technology world, complexity is a given. But when technical jargon takes center stage, potential customers can feel like they’re being left in the dark. Instead of driving home the value of a product, overly technical language often just obscures it. So how do we bridge this gap and help customers see the […]
Awareness, Messaging, Positioning
Eyeballs for Pennies – How to Generate Early Demand for Complex Solutions Without a Massive Budget
21
Oct
Oct
When you’re selling a complex product, your target buyers need to understand its value, but that doesn’t mean you need a million-dollar marketing budget. In fact, with the right strategies, you can generate demand on a shoestring budget. If you’re a tech startup, especially in the B2B space, pay attention—here’s how to grab eyeballs without […]
14
Oct
Oct
Time to tear off the band-aid. Your product might be the next big thing in tech, but the way you present it? Yawn-inducing. It’s not that you don’t have groundbreaking technology or fascinating ideas—it’s that your presentations are crammed with technobabble, geek speak, and assumptions that your audience gets it. Spoiler: they don’t. Here’s the […]
04
Oct
Oct
Let’s be blunt: if your product messaging isn’t hitting your ideal customer’s pain points—precisely—you’re wasting time and money. Spray-and-pray approaches to marketing are dead, especially in the competitive tech startup space. More isn’t better. It’s just more noise. Startups are notorious for broad messaging that tries to be “all things to all people,” and it’s […]
23
Sep
Sep
In today’s hyper-competitive tech landscape, the market is crowded, loud, noisy, and chaotic. Startups burst onto the scene with fresh ideas but quickly realize the challenge isn’t just having a great product. It’s about telling the world why your product matters—and why no one else can say the same. Here’s the hard truth: if you […]
16
Sep
Sep
As a technology startup, you’ve developed a killer and unique product. But the real question is: How do you communicate its value to your prospective clients? The answer lies in a simple choice. Do you present the “carrot” — the sweet promise of positive outcomes? Or do you wield the “stick” — the warning of […]
02
Sep
Sep
All brands yearn to be memorable, making the temptation to craft a catchy slogan is ever-present. We’ve all seen the allure: a clever phrase that rolls off the tongue, sticks in the memory, and—if we’re lucky—becomes synonymous with a brand. But while a catchy slogan might win you a few points in a marketing meeting, […]
23
Aug
Aug
Harsh reality time: People don’t care about your product. They care about their problems. It’s a harsh truth, but one that every company needs to embrace. You might have the most innovative, groundbreaking product on the market, but if your messaging is focused solely on its features and benefits, you’re missing the mark. Why? Because […]