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Growing a Sustainable Fashion Brand to over £20million a year with Ryan Shannon from BAM Bamboo Clothing

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Ryan Shannon · 42 min

Summary

BAM Bamboo Clothing’s journey from catalogue-heavy marketing to a digital-first approach propelled them to £20M in annual sales. This episode reveals how to navigate this shift effectively, optimize digital spend, and tackle the complexities of marketing attribution to drive significant e-commerce growth for sustainable brands.

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digital marketing transformationmarketing attributionsustainable business growth

Topics covered

brand positioning for ethical brandsdigital marketing strategye-commerce growth strategiesmarketing attribution modelsmarketing budget allocationsustainable fashion business models

Episode description

Ryan Shannon is the Managing Director at BAM Bamboo Clothing an activewear brand on a mission to make clothing more sustainable. Founded in 2006 they now do £20m sales a year. We discuss how over the last 2 years they've shifted from spending 70% of their marketing budget on catalogues to spending 70% on digital marketing. How it's helped grow the business AND how they've been tackling the thorny question that is attribution.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comGet $15 off your first month of Tailwind! https://ecmp.info/tailwindThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about digital marketing transformation?
To successfully shift from traditional to digital marketing, allocate budget strategically: BAM Bamboo Clothing moved from 70% catalogue spend to 70% digital in two years, demonstrating a successful pivot.
What does this episode say about marketing attribution?
Implement a robust marketing attribution strategy. Accurately measuring ROI across multiple digital touchpoints is crucial for optimizing spend and proving growth.
What does this episode say about sustainable business growth?
Leverage varied digital marketing channels beyond just social media. Consider SEO, SEM, email, and content marketing for a holistic approach, especially in competitive markets.
What does this episode say about digital marketing transformation?
Communicate brand values effectively. For sustainable fashion brands, clearly articulating your mission and differentiation is key to attracting and retaining customers.
What does this episode say about digital marketing transformation?
Plan for continued growth. Identify new product lines, market expansion opportunities, and ongoing sustainability efforts to scale an e-commerce business sustainably.

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