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Next GPT🤖, Next Unicorns 🦄, Growth Tools 🛠️, Microtrends 🔥, PMF 🗺️ and more!

Plus: guides to level up your Meta Reels, crush TikTok Ads, and master Google Ads Split Testing like a pro!

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Hello, GrowthHackers! 

Welcome to this week’s GrowthHackers Newsletter! Get ready for a power-packed edition covering the latest buzz, from what’s cooking with the Next GPT, to Canva’s price hike. Plus, we’ve got fresh guides to level up your Meta Reels, crush TikTok Ads, and master Google Ads Split Testing like a pro. Let’s dive in and get growing! 🚀

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In this edition:

  • 🦄The Next Billion Dollar Startups

  • 🛠️ Trending Growth Tools

  • 🗺️ The Journey to Product Market-Fit

  • 🔥 Navigating Microtrends

  • 🤖 Prompt for Testing New Marketing Channels

TRENDING

🦄 The Next Billion Dollar Startups

Forbes is back with its annual "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" list, and this year, AI is stealing the spotlight! 🧠🤖 Each year, Forbes picks 25 startups likely to hit unicorn status, and they rarely miss. 

This year's list is heavily focused on AI-driven startups, highlighting the trend of leveraging artificial intelligence to disrupt industries and drive rapid growth. If you're looking to see where innovation is headed, this list is a reliable guide.

TOOLS

🧲 Leadfeeder: Use AI to analyze website traffic and identify the companies visiting your site, even if they haven't filled out a form.

🎨 Beautiful.ai: Like Chat GPT for PowerPoint. The fastest way to make beautiful, professional presentations with AI.

🔍 SurferSEO: Surfer SEO’s AI-driven approach to SEO optimization takes the guesswork out of on-page SEO.

TOGETHER WITH SYNTHFLOW

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BE IN THE KNOW

🚀 Quick Updates

The next AI model called the GPT-Next was hinted to be coming soon by OpenAI Japan CEO, and according to him it will be 100 times better than GPT-4.

Canva is bumping up the cost of its Teams plan by a whopping 300%, justifying it with flashy new AI features like auto-design and image creation. But is this really worth the increase?

Bluesky’s user base skyrocketed after X (formerly Twitter) was banned in Brazil, adding 2.6 million new users in just a few days.

Anthropic has launched Claude Enterprise, a new AI product designed for businesses, offering enhanced security, privacy, and compliance features to compete directly with OpenAI's enterprise solutions. 

HOW TO’S

🧭 Guides and Tutorials

Dive into Meta's Reels Playbook to discover proven tactics for making your Reels ads more engaging, concise, and relatable. Link

Master TikTok analytics with this guide to effectively measure and optimize your campaign performance.  Link

How to run an A/B split testing in google ads: Step-by-step guide Link

Learn how to add AI into your marketing process. Link

UNIVERSITY

Become a Certified AI-Enabled Marker

Ready to level up your marketing game? Our Fundamentals of AI for Digital Marketing program, led by Chris Daigle, will give you the skills to impress and the certification to prove it! You'll learn how to use AI tools like text and image generation, plus build powerful automations that make your job easier. And the best part? Once you’re certified, you can show off your new AI skills and stand out as a marketing pro who’s ahead of the curve.

AI GROWTH HACK

🤖 AI Prompt Of The Week

Testing New Marketing Channels

Create a marketing strategy for business owners to identify, test, and scale new channels and ideas for their product/service.

Prompt

Act as a seasoned marketer and unconventional growth hacker to assist me to craft a strategy for {Business Type} owners in {Location} on identifying, testing and scaling new marketing channels and ideas to reach {Target Audience} with {Product/Service}.

COMMUNITY

💬 Forum Q&A

Q: "Hi everyone. I just got here. I have a website where I share tips and articles on using AI to enhance small business marketing. So naturaly I was wondering how everyone feeling about AI for marketing?"

A: "I think it can really help to scale things up quickly but I worry about AI fatigue. I'm running an AI startup myself and I think you have to balance the automation with the human element, otherwise people will feel it's inauthentic.”

Have a question for the community? Post it now!

“Don't get used to the pace of growing. This might sound like slowing down but a growing company which loses of his culture and own believes isn't a sustainable business.

Tino Pinzauti, Community Member
COMMUNITY

📝 Member Posts

Product-market Fit & How We Found a $1B Market

By Mary Jane Anaciete

Finding the right Product-Market Fit can transform your product. 🔑Freemius identified a $1.04 billion market, but it was a journey filled with learning. 🚀 Discover how to define your target market, validate with an MVP, and gather continuous feedback. Plus, learn from the success stories of Patrick Posner, Jason Cohen, and Blocksy.  Read post

How a Simple UI Tweak Led to 40% More Sales for E-commerce

By Donald Ng

We've got an interesting case study that might spark some ideas for you.💡One of our clients, an online apparel retailer, was struggling with a common issue: lots of mobile traffic, but not enough sales. They decided to try something simple - a small UI tweak to their mobile search function. The result? A surprising 40% increase in mobile sales! Read post

Why Should You Care About AdCreative.ai And How It Works?

By Alexis Walls

Nowadays, there are many automation tools available in the market, more than 79% of marketing agencies have used marketing automation tools. Automation tools can help you save time, money, and effort on each marketing activity. Read post

"One challenge I faced in driving sustainable business growth was balancing short-term results with long-term strategies. At PromoGen, we overcame this by setting clear, measurable goals for both immediate performance and future growth. Regular reviews and adjustments helped us stay on track and adapt to changing conditions.

Ahsan Khan, Community Member

💡 Growth Insights

Stop Waiting for the PMF Rocketship to Launch

Ever feel like you're just waiting for that magical Product-Market Fit (PMF) moment to skyrocket your growth? Spoiler alert: It's not a one-and-done deal! In this article, Sean Ellis dives into why PMF isn't a one-and-done deal. He breaks it down with some real-world examples and practical advice on how to keep evolving your product to stay in tune with what customers actually want. If you're running a startup or just obsessed with growth (like us!), you definitely want to give this a read.  Read more

Is Go-To-Market Strategy the New ABM?

Heads up, growth leaders! 🌟 Forbes just dropped an article that questions whether Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies are the new Account-Based Marketing (ABM). The piece explores how companies are shifting their focus from traditional ABM to more comprehensive GTM strategies that integrate sales, marketing, and product efforts. It’s packed with insights on how this approach can better align teams and drive more effective customer engagement. Read more

Microtrends Shaping the Future of Marketing

Microtrends are taking the marketing world by storm, and it's time we pay attention! These fleeting yet powerful cultural shifts—lik "Brat Summer" or "Demure Fall"—are redefining how brands connect with their audiences. Unlike broader, long-lasting trends, microtrends are all about quick pivots and capturing the moment. They provide a unique opportunity for marketers to craft hyper-targeted campaigns that feel fresh and authentic. The lesson here? Stay nimble, stay observant, and be ready to ride these microtrends to create buzz and build deeper connections with your customers. After all, in today's fast-paced world, being on the pulse of what's next can set your brand apart. Read more

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