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Bestseller Brief Newsletter | Marketing Excellence Unveiled

PLUS: As media fragmentation continues, books and media professionals must adapt, utilizing precision targeting to enhance consumer engagement

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Nandini Sehgal
February 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Welcome to Bestseller Brief, your essential newsletter for book, publishing and media professionals

🛑 Before We Get Into It…

🚀 eTail West 2025 is almost here! Want the inside track on game-changing trends, must-know insights, and key takeaways from the event?

Sector Spotlight 🎥

BUSINESS SUCCESS

JD Miller’s "The CRO’s Guide to Winning in Private Equity" has achieved bestseller status, emphasizing its strategic insights for sales leaders in PE-backed companies. The book provides a detailed roadmap for creating data-driven strategies, fostering unified cultures, and mastering board communication, appealing to professionals seeking practical value in sales leadership.

AUTHOR APPEARANCE

Mark Greaney, a renowned thriller author, will discuss his new novel, "Midnight Black," in Franklin, showcasing his expertise in espionage and political intrigue. An accomplished writer, Greaney blends geopolitical insight with high-stakes storytelling, drawing from his rich background in international affairs and collaborations with Tom Clancy.

DIGITAL MARKETING TRENDS

Navigating media fragmentation requires a strategic shift for books and media professionals. Precision in consumer engagement through micro-targeting and contextual advertising is crucial. Blending traditional and digital strategies, like influencer partnerships, enhances relevance. This dynamic approach ensures eCommerce success, boosts audience retention, and fosters loyalty in a diverse, digital landscape.

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Bestselling author Edwyna Brooks and filmmaker Josh Webber are pursuing asset seizure from Damon Dash to recuperate unpaid judgments. Brooks seeks assets from Dash's businesses, while Webber targets luxury possessions. These actions reflect Dash's ongoing financial woes, impacting his business ventures and highlighting significant implications for his strategic assets.

Influencer Corner 📣

Jessie Healy: People may disagree with me, but I believe there is a pretty clear marketing playbook for growing an eCommerce brand

and yet it is surprising how many brands miss key parts of the playbook.

Here are the most common areas I see brands miss the mark:

Early stage eComm brands:
-No/few email flows in place
-No brand ads on Google
-Not enough reviews/no reviews on their website
-Not getting user generated video content (UGC) about their products to use in marketing
-Not realising they need to invest in creative
-Testing too many channels too early
-Poor understanding of their LTV and CAC
-Inaccurate tracking

Optimization Hub ⚙️

ADVERTISING AUTOMATION OPPORTUNITY

The advertising automation era unveils a $750 billion opportunity, with AI revolutionizing advertising processes—forecasted to power 94% by 2029. Key strategies include enhancing advertiser experience, redefining sales roles, and personalizing market approaches to secure long-term ad spend and loyalty, driving market success.

MARKETING INSIGHTS

Ashley Andersson outlines the transformative power of Market Potential Analysis (MPA) in reducing customer acquisition costs and driving growth. Through strategic, data-driven insights, Matrix Marketing Group empowers businesses to optimize marketing strategies, uncover new opportunities, and ensure sustainable success in a competitive marketplace.

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