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Why DTC Brands Aren’t Swayed by Cheaper Social Media Ads

The cost to advertise on Meta — once digital brands’ primary marketing channel — has finally come down. But start-ups will continue to decrease their reliance on social media, including investing more in offline advertising and in targeting customers on Google, where the intent to buy is higher.
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Luca Faloni is one digitally native brand diversifying away from social media ads. (Luca Faloni)

Last year, Luca Faloni, founder of the Italian menswear brand of the same name, suspected that if he wanted to grow his brand, he had to look beyond social media to reach new consumers.

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Case Study | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide

Building emotional, even inspirational, connections to a product is more critical than ever in fashion and beauty. In today’s hyper-competitive, crowded environment, marketing strategies that make brands stand out and stay culturally relevant need a mix of old and new tactics.

The Future of Performance Marketing

Some marketing experts predicted an exodus from social media as costs rose and effectiveness fell. But instead of leaving, brands got smarter about how they spend their marketing dollars.

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Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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