Bonus: Rethinking Profitability: How to Market Like an Investment Banker with Bradley Keefer from Keen

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Bradley Keefer, CRO of Keen Decision Systems, to discuss how brands can elevate their marketing game by thinking like investment bankers. Bradley dives deep into why ROAS alone doesn’t cut it anymore and explains how brands can use holistic data to align short-term performance with long-term profitability. Download the 2024 Performance Insights & Strategic Investment Guide for 2025: https://bit.ly/3Wv8oun Key Insights from This Episode: Rethink ROAS: Why traditional metrics fail to account for long-term value. Funnel Balancing: Moving from a 50-50 mix to an optimal 70-30 top-to-bottom strategy. Interaction Effects: How channels like connected TV and organic social can amplify each other. Avoiding Pitfalls: Why “shiny object” channels like TikTok Shop or TikTok ads need careful consideration. Tune in to learn how Keen Decision Systems is helping brands create marketing strategies that deliver predictable, profitable growth. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why Marketers Must Justify Their Existence 02:10 - The Investment Banker Mindset for Marketing 04:45 - Rethinking ROAS and Measuring Profitability 07:55 - How Brands Should Balance Top vs. Bottom Funnel Spend 11:20 - The Power of Interaction Effects in Marketing 14:30 - Scaling Up with Tentpole Events and Viral Moments 18:15 - When and How to Move Up the Funnel 22:40 - TikTok vs. Meta: The Future of Social Commerce 26:10 - The Role of AI and Data in Marketing Decisions Hashtags: #MarketingStrategy #DTCGrowth #DigitalAdvertising #Ecommerce #MarketingData #BrandBuilding #ROAS #SocialCommerce #TikTokMarketing #PaidMedia #InvestmentMindset #MarketingMetrics Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

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