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DTC furniture brand Burrow’s Alex Kubo: Facebook still has some value but it’s become more challenging

Modern Retail Podcast · with Alex Kubo · June 6, 2019 · 40 min

Summary

Burrow, a leading DTC furniture brand, initially relied heavily on Facebook advertising but quickly recognized the need for diversification as customer acquisition costs rose and platform effectiveness waned. This episode delves into Burrow's strategic shift towards a multi-channel approach, emphasizing brand building, data-driven decision-making, and exploring alternative marketing avenues beyond social media. Learn how to navigate the evolving digital advertising landscape and build a sustainable DTC brand.

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Themes

paid acquisitiondtc strategybrand & contentanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

facebook advertising challengesmulti-channel marketingcustomer acquisition costbrand building strategiesdata-driven marketingmarketing channel diversificationcltv vs cac

Episode description

Burrow is a digital-born luxury furniture company, that, like most DTC brands, put most of its marketing eggs in the Facebook basket. But it soon realized that it can't simply rely on social media to drive sales. Burrow's head of intelligence, Alex Kubo joins us on this episode.

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What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Diversify your marketing channels beyond just Facebook to mitigate rising CAC and platform volatility.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Prioritize brand building alongside performance marketing to foster long-term customer loyalty and reduce reliance on paid acquisition.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Implement robust data analytics to inform marketing decisions and optimize spend across various channels.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Explore alternative acquisition channels like influencer marketing, affiliate programs, and SEO to complement your paid social efforts.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Understand the interplay between CAC and CLTV, focusing on lifetime value to justify higher initial acquisition costs for high-consideration products.

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