This is where we share everything we know about growing your audience with giveaways, sweepstakes, waitlists, and referral programs. We have been helping brands launch and scale viral campaigns since 2011, and we write about what actually works — not theory, not fluff, just tactics you can use today.
Whether you are a founder building pre-launch buzz, a marketer looking for higher conversion rates, or an e-commerce brand trying to turn one-time buyers into a referral engine, you will find something here. We cover launch strategies, landing page optimization, contest mechanics, email list growth, and the psychology behind why people share. We also break down real campaign examples so you can see exactly how others have pulled it off.
Expect honest takes on what drives results and what wastes your time. We have seen thousands of campaigns run through KickoffLabs, and we distill those lessons into posts you can actually act on. Ready to put these ideas to work?
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Jul 13th, 2011
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Jul 11th, 2011
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Jul 7th, 2011
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Jul 5th, 2011
Today KickoffLabs is officially live and accepting customers! Scott and I want to thank everyone who signed up on our...
Jun 27th, 2011
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Jun 22nd, 2011
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Jun 2nd, 2011
Since we’re gearing up for the launch of KickoffLabs we’ve been reflecting on what we’d do differently next time. My...
May 18th, 2011
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May 5th, 2011