233 - Crafting Great Performance-Driven Creative, with John Solomon, CMO of Therabody

Creative is great, but… If it doesn’t drive performance, what are you doing? 
Take it from Therabody CMO, John Solomon, the mastermind pioneering Theragun from a one-product wonder into a multi-pronged company intent on expanding its product offerings, when he says, all creative must push performance.
He dives into the complexities of driving business as a company with a high ticket, infrequently purchased item, and explains how expanding into new verticals is key to sustained growth. He and Daniel also discuss all the dirty deets about the value of great packaging design, the trap of over-targeting your audience, how to integrate brand awareness, and the best tactics for driving bottom-of-the-funnel campaigns. 
And later, John shares the unique challenges of creating products for different consumer types and reveals his unique perspective on the role of creative in selling product. 

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00:00:22 - From Political Science to Marketing Chief
00:03:26 - Marketing's Role in Driving Business Goals
00:09:21 - Incorporating Customer Voice in Marketing
00:15:32 - Budget Split: Awareness vs. Consideration vs. Funnel
00:22:05 - Products Built for Consumers
00:27:37 - Importance of Internal Marketing Strategies
00:28:37 - Marketing Products to New Audiences
00:32:17 - Valentine's Day Campaign Planning Timeline
00:39:00 - Always Think About Marketing Performance
 
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Website: https://www.therabody.com
 
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