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8 of the Biggest Marketing Mistakes We've Ever Seen

Hubspot

Unfortunately, splitting the company between Netflix's mail-order DVDs and Qwikster's DVD streaming made things more complicated -- not to mention, it resulted in a 60% price increase for those who wanted both services. According to CNET , the company lost 800,000 subscribers and its stock price dropped 77% in four months.

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8 of the Biggest Marketing Faux Pas of All Time

Hubspot

Marketers focus a lot on metrics -- for good reasons -- but never underestimate your audience's feelings towards your brand. In 2011, Netflix had a $16 billion market share with their mail order DVD rental. According to CNET , the company lost 800,000 subscribers and its stock price dropped 77% in four months.

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Is Competition Based Pricing a Winning Strategy?

Salesforce

One of the easiest ways to keep tabs on your competitors is to watch their prices. Making regular price adjustments to match or undercut similar offerings in the same market is a common tactic used by companies of all types and sizes. It’s called competition based pricing. But this is not just about getting ahead.

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