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EU150: Lessons Learned from 2019

eCommerce Uncensored · January 7, 2020 · 28 min

Summary

This episode, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, delves into the dramatic shifts in consumer behavior and the broader work landscape. It offers ecommerce operators crucial insights into adapting their strategies during unprecedented times, focusing on understanding the new customer journey and adjusting business operations accordingly.

Key takeaways

Themes

dtc strategycustomer retentionbrand & contentpaid acquisition

Topics covered

covid-19 impact on ecommercechanging consumer behaviorremote work implicationsmarketing adaptation during crisiscustomer journey re-evaluation

Episode description

Lessons Learned from 2019 One major lesson we took from 2019 is that scaling Facebook is hard. Facebook does not have one method with advertisement that works the same every time. Instead of using the long term conversion on Facebook, use short term. Facebook has “how long does it take people to buy ” window […]

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Analyze how COVID-19 impacted specific customer segments and tailor your messaging to their new needs and anxieties.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Re-evaluate your marketing channels and ad spend effectiveness, as new norms may drastically shift ROI.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Prioritize customer retention strategies as economic uncertainty makes acquiring new customers more challenging and expensive.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Adapt your internal operations and team management to support remote work and maintain productivity.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Examine emerging product categories and service demands driven by stay-at-home mandates and health consciousness.

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