added by sari · updated 2y ago
The MLM-ification of DTC
- The promise of the internet has always been a low barrier to entry enabling unique people and brands to find passionate audiences and sustainable business models. That is more possible now through the combination of direct distribution, vertical focus and (often) direct monetization models. But the brands that can pull off DTC strategies need to be... See more
from The hierarchy of differentiation by Brian Morrissey
sari added
- The next generation of brands will still start with the story, but the other moats (logistics, distribution, sponsorships, etc) wither from there. We’ll see the next generation of “DTC” (direct to consumer) brands migrate to traditional retail channels, join large cross-brand data co-ops, shift marketing dollars to community management, and generat... See more
from The New Mechanics Of Brands, Channel Shifts, & Unexpected Digital Opportunities
Glen Cassidy added