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That’s when a unique opportunity came my way – a local startup called QASymphony. It was right up my alley with the exception of one thing: I had never worked for a startup before. But would a guy who has spent his career in big companies be able to adapt to a small startup? We’re a startup, so we don’t have the resources I used to have at bigger companies. B2B Marketing Other careers marketing startup company MORE
The post Lessons Learned From a Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Three years ago my stepson received his MBA along with a terrific job offer and moved to Washington DC. It wasn’t long after the move that he recognized a huge void in his life – there was no place for him to grab healthy, prepared meals. Working extremely long hours, he had no time to […]. Content Marketing MORE
Anyone who has ever tried to launch a startup can agree to the simple truth: getting it off the ground is hard. Startups cannot settle for anything but enormous growth in a split second. In this digital world where endless content is available at your fingertips, startups must fight tooth and nail to get an edge over the competition and be noticed in the crowd. We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. MORE
With a fledgling startup to manage, you likely don’t have a huge pool of resources to tap into for your marketing. The post Content Marketing for Startups: Let’s Get Started appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. This includes budget, manpower and the most valuable and limited resource of all: time. But, you can start your journey towards content marketing brilliance and the business growth it can bring, with: An understanding […]. MORE
As a growth hacking digital marketer in the funded startup world, I regularly see the hustle-filled journey from startup inception to market-conquering results. This article will look at how influencer marketing may have a role within a startup’s marketing mix. In either case, startup founders and growth marketers would be foolish to ignore the potential impact of influencer marketing. Influencer Marketing for Startups. MORE
Most startup founders aren’t marketing professionals. But there are half a dozen or so things about marketing that startup founders need to think about and get right in order to turn their dream, their idea, their passion into an ongoing, profitable business. But from the standpoint of a startup founder, the three key elements to think about at the outset are company name, logo, and design elements (fonts, colors, etc.). MORE
This year, OutboundEngine took home 3 gold medals and won 2nd place overall at the eighth annual Startup Games. What is the Startup Games ? 18 local startups with less than 250 employees compete against one another in a series of events, such as dodgeball and trivia, to win the most grant money for their non-profit partner. Team Captain and People Operations Manager, Meg White, explains why OutboundEngine participates in Startup Games, “First, it’s for charity! MORE
Brand awareness is essential for the success of small businesses and startups. The post 5 Steps To Getting Started With Content Marketing For Your Small Business Or Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. But with so many other brands competing for your target audience’s attention, what can you do to stand out in your market? Sure, outbound marketing tactics like advertising can help push out your marketing messaging to a mass audience, and might be able […]. MORE
Mistakes Are Amplified For Startups. Startups and young companies face particularly challenging early years as owners and vested staff strive like crazy to gain precious traction (read: survive). If you own a startup and decide to put content marketing on the back burner until your product is perfect (or you have more time, or a larger staff, have an uber tight plan in place, or…), you may miss the benefits of early investment. Startups, The Odds Are Against You. MORE
Building a recession-era startup: 4 advantages and 1 annoying thing I learned. A great look at what it’s like building a startup during a recession. The post B2B Reads: Tactile Marketing, Recession-era Startups, and ‘Zoombombing’ appeared first on Heinz Marketing. B2B Reads Sales bounce-back covid prospecting objections recession-era startup republishing blog posts sales leader tactile marketing working remotely zoom meetings zoombombers MORE
Here’s why you should be outsourcing your startup’s blog. Every startup needs a website, but many business owners overlook the importance of starting a blog. Creating a blog for your new startup is an effective and low-cost way of marketing your company, attracting press and investor attention, and establishing authority in your niche. And when your business is in the startup phase, every second counts. There’s always a lot going on in the startup phase of a business. MORE
Building a successful startup is more than just creating a viable business plan. Content marketing for startups could mean the difference between failure and success. The major aim of content marketing for businesses in the startup phase is to get the word out. We’ve put together this guide as an easy step-by-step process that any startup can follow if they want to make the most out of their content marketing. MORE
In order to build or grow a startup in 2016, you need to invest in tools that can help you optimize, automate, and improve every working part of your business—from sales and marketing, to employees and customers. In this post, we’re listing the 50 best startup tools and resources that you should consider using in 2016. Take a look at our list of the 50 best startup tools and resources that will help you grow your startup in 2016: Marketing Tools. MORE
Here’s why you should be outsourcing your startup’s blog. Every startup needs a website, but many business owners overlook the importance of starting a blog. Creating a blog for your new startup is an effective and low-cost way of marketing your company, attracting press and investor attention, and establishing authority in your niche. And when your business is in the startup phase, every second counts. There’s always a lot going on in the startup phase of a business. MORE
Startups and HubSpot. Startup marketing has a special place in our heart. Most of our team has had a stint in a funded startup at some point, so we know the culture and mindset that drives startups. We team up with venture funds and accelerators here in the midwest to share marketing insights with startups every year. Many of those startups, through their venture fund or accelerator, get access to a special perk known as the HubSpot for Startups program. MORE
Whether you’re a startup or established small business, learn how to maximize your SEO efforts through effective marketing with Act-On Software. AdWords SEO SEO for startups small business SEO startup SEO MORE
You’re a startup. Quick Takeaways: Content marketing is the most cost-effective way to get the word out about your startup. Here are a few we’ve found handy, especially for startups on a budget: Google Docs : You don’t need to spend money on a word processor when you can get Google Docs simply by having a Gmail account. With a consistent, targeted content strategy, your startup will soon take its place among the leaders in your niche. MORE
Effective marketing for a startup company is all about focus. Part one of this two-part series dealt with laying the groundwork for startup marketing: branding, messaging, and honing in on your target customer persona or ideal customer profile (ICP). Google startup marketing plan template and you’ll get dozens of ideas. The primary focus of your earliest startup marketing efforts will likely be networking. MORE
If you’re at a small company or startup, you were probably impressed and inspired by the highly sophisticated and advanced techniques that your peers at large companies with big teams are using to build lead pipeline. As a small startup, the trick is knowing how to use it. One-third of DiscoverOrg’s customers have fewer than 50 employees, and many are in startup growth mode. Sales and marketing event season just ended. MORE
In the startup world of “move fast and break things,” deliberately adopting Agile process practices may rank low on leadership’s list of priorities. The post 5 Reasons Your Startup Needs Agile Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Even if Agile practices do make it into the organization at an early stage, it’s usually just in the RnD department, where new generation developers are bred Agile from the get-go. “We We […]. MORE
Crowdfunding is an excellent way for startups to raise capital and test the market for innovative ideas. The post How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup appeared first on ReadWrite. Fund Marketing StartupsHowever, crowdfunding is not easy, and there’s a lot that goes into making a crowdfunding campaign successful. From this article, you will find out: What crowdfunding is, what it isn’t, and how to launch a crowdfunding campaign that’s […]. MORE
Let’s be real: If game-planning for a startup is hard, game-planning for a SaaS startup is even harder—it comes with the territory. Building and sustaining a highly-niche, online-only business has its own set of marketing challenges no matter how you look at it because anything universal can be pretty much thrown out the window, making good advice hard to come by. Featured SaaS Marketing Software Marketing MORE
As a startup, you will more than likely be fighting an uphill battle in terms of budget and resources. The post 3 Failsafe Ideas to Market Your Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. There are new brands popping up every day trying to compete for consumers’ valuable attention. In turn, there will be a lot of pressure to break the mold and show how you are truly unique. According […]. MORE
I’m excited about a new startup competition coming up soon. Instead of looking for the next mobile-social-facebookish-type startup, the winner will be a marketing technology startup. If you are a startup founder developing some cool software or service for marketing or big brands, this is worth checking out. Read more about the EXPANDMYBRAND startup competition in this blog post at Startup Grind. MORE
Dallas, TX – Lead Liaison, a software provider that helps companies build scalable sales and marketing processes, announced today the launch of their Lead Liaison for Startups Program. The new program provides premium sales and marketing solutions at a deep discount for qualifying startups. It also offers VCs, incubators, and university startup programs an opportunity to provide more value to their portfolio of companies. “We MORE
Lead generation can be challenging for startup companies. As a startup, you have to be smart about your lead generation strategies because you will likely have […]. The post 8 Lead Generation Ideas for Startups appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. As you build your business and its operations, you need to employ effective, scalable lead generation techniques to keep your sales funnel filled as your requirements and capacities increase. MORE
Should You Join a Startup During the Pandemic? A look at some of the appeal and risks of joining a startup during COVID. The post B2B Reads: Startups, Loyalty Programs, and the 7×7 Rule appeared first on Heinz Marketing. MORE
Struggling to devise a marketing strategy as a one-person startup? We’ve compiled the best advice to help you stop making excuses and create that perfect marketing plan for your startup today. Not all startups will get off the […]. The post The One-Person Marketing Plan for Startups appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. There are well over 22 million one-person businesses in the U.S., and this figure is only expected to grow. MORE
Startup founders know marketing matters. Startup leaders who decide to do influencer marketing themselves may need months to establish trust with influencers. Startups can’t skip marketing, but they also can’t cover its many bases alone. The post How Smart Startups Are Outsourcing Marketing | 4 Key Areas appeared first on Marketo Marketing Blog - Best Practices and Thought Leadership. They also know that there’s a product to be built and investments to be won. MORE
Is PR for B2B startups really necessary? While you may think that you have the stand-out ideas and product to ensure startup stardom, let's consider a couple facts. Every year, around 100 million startups are launched throughout the world. Sometimes all it takes is knowing the right PR strategies for startups to get your business the exposure to catapult you to success. Why PR Is Important for Startup Success. But what PR strategies for startups should you use? MORE
Originally posted on CIO Magazine : Many startups are in a mad rush to hire their CMO to take care of ‘marketing.’ Don’t feel pressured to hire a CMO just because other startups do, or because your investors want you to. Hiring the right people for your startup is necessary to bring your dream to life. Some common reasons startups feel the need to hire a CMO: To attract your first round of clients/users. Your startup is an adolescent now. MORE
Email marketing for startups delivers all these same benefits – with much less stress than knocking on doors. Quick Takeaways: Email marketing is a vital tool startups should use to reach customers, leads, and investors. Why is Email Marketing Important for Startups? MORE
Making the decision to create your own startup is both exciting and daunting. But, to get customers on board, you need to build a brand that is going to create interest and instill loyalty in your startup. Why Is Brand Building Important for Startups? MORE
Having worked with literally thousands of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies, we have been the recipients of a great deal of hands-on know-how when it comes to SEO. I don’t say that to boast, but to underscore there is a big difference between startup SEO and enterprise SEO. MORE
SEO is still a viable channel for startups heading into 2021. In this guide, I am going to break down exactly how your startup can build a foundation for long-term SEO success. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SEO for Startups. 10 Golden Rules for Startup SEO Success. MORE
It’s rare in this decade to find a startup or medium sized business putting up billboards or paying for advertising space in newspapers. Like most startups, at its commencement, the SaaS company didn’t have a client list to write home about. Introduction. MORE
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OCTOBER 12, 2020
Making the decision to create your own startup is both exciting and daunting. But, to get customers on board, you need to build a brand that is going to create interest and instill loyalty in your startup. Why Is Brand Building Important for Startups?
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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Email marketing for startups delivers all these same benefits – with much less stress than knocking on doors. Quick Takeaways: Email marketing is a vital tool startups should use to reach customers, leads, and investors. Why is Email Marketing Important for Startups?
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Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 27, 2020
You’re a startup. Quick Takeaways: Content marketing is the most cost-effective way to get the word out about your startup. Here are a few we’ve found handy, especially for startups on a budget: Google Docs : You don’t need to spend money on a word processor when you can get Google Docs simply by having a Gmail account. With a consistent, targeted content strategy, your startup will soon take its place among the leaders in your niche.
Act-On
AUGUST 16, 2017
Whether you’re a startup or established small business, learn how to maximize your SEO efforts through effective marketing with Act-On Software. AdWords SEO SEO for startups small business SEO startup SEO
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If you’re like many SaaS startups, billing and payment management is a big challenge. With this playbook, we’ll show you how to implement an AR management process to handle late payments, subscription renewals, and other recurring billing functions.
Marketing Insider Group
MAY 1, 2018
Struggling to devise a marketing strategy as a one-person startup? We’ve compiled the best advice to help you stop making excuses and create that perfect marketing plan for your startup today. Not all startups will get off the […]. The post The One-Person Marketing Plan for Startups appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. There are well over 22 million one-person businesses in the U.S., and this figure is only expected to grow.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 10, 2020
Here’s why you should be outsourcing your startup’s blog. Every startup needs a website, but many business owners overlook the importance of starting a blog. Creating a blog for your new startup is an effective and low-cost way of marketing your company, attracting press and investor attention, and establishing authority in your niche. And when your business is in the startup phase, every second counts. There’s always a lot going on in the startup phase of a business.
Onalytica B2B
APRIL 11, 2017
As a growth hacking digital marketer in the funded startup world, I regularly see the hustle-filled journey from startup inception to market-conquering results. This article will look at how influencer marketing may have a role within a startup’s marketing mix. In either case, startup founders and growth marketers would be foolish to ignore the potential impact of influencer marketing. Influencer Marketing for Startups.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 10, 2020
Here’s why you should be outsourcing your startup’s blog. Every startup needs a website, but many business owners overlook the importance of starting a blog. Creating a blog for your new startup is an effective and low-cost way of marketing your company, attracting press and investor attention, and establishing authority in your niche. And when your business is in the startup phase, every second counts. There’s always a lot going on in the startup phase of a business.
KoMarketing Associates
APRIL 14, 2016
Mistakes Are Amplified For Startups. Startups and young companies face particularly challenging early years as owners and vested staff strive like crazy to gain precious traction (read: survive). If you own a startup and decide to put content marketing on the back burner until your product is perfect (or you have more time, or a larger staff, have an uber tight plan in place, or…), you may miss the benefits of early investment. Startups, The Odds Are Against You.
Speaker: Krista Muir, Director of Demand Generation & Account Based Marketing at Fictiv, and Tony Yang, Keynote Speaker, Startup Marketer, & Mentor
Join us for this exclusive panel featuring Krista Muir — Director of Demand Generation & Account-Based Marketing at Fictiv, and Tony Yang — Keynote Speaker, Startup Marketer & Mentor. This panel discussion will be all about launching an ABM program— and what our panelists feel are the best tips to follow and traps to avoid, any quickstart strategies, and their own personal ABM story. This "hallway" discussion will be interactive, so make sure to bring your questions. This is a session you won't want to miss!
Webbiquity
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Most startup founders aren’t marketing professionals. But there are half a dozen or so things about marketing that startup founders need to think about and get right in order to turn their dream, their idea, their passion into an ongoing, profitable business. But from the standpoint of a startup founder, the three key elements to think about at the outset are company name, logo, and design elements (fonts, colors, etc.).
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 5, 2015
In order to build or grow a startup in 2016, you need to invest in tools that can help you optimize, automate, and improve every working part of your business—from sales and marketing, to employees and customers. In this post, we’re listing the 50 best startup tools and resources that you should consider using in 2016. Take a look at our list of the 50 best startup tools and resources that will help you grow your startup in 2016: Marketing Tools.
ReadWriteStart
MAY 6, 2019
Crowdfunding is an excellent way for startups to raise capital and test the market for innovative ideas. The post How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup appeared first on ReadWrite. Fund Marketing StartupsHowever, crowdfunding is not easy, and there’s a lot that goes into making a crowdfunding campaign successful. From this article, you will find out: What crowdfunding is, what it isn’t, and how to launch a crowdfunding campaign that’s […].
seo.co
JANUARY 20, 2021
Having worked with literally thousands of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies, we have been the recipients of a great deal of hands-on know-how when it comes to SEO. I don’t say that to boast, but to underscore there is a big difference between startup SEO and enterprise SEO.
Webbiquity
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Effective marketing for a startup company is all about focus. Part one of this two-part series dealt with laying the groundwork for startup marketing: branding, messaging, and honing in on your target customer persona or ideal customer profile (ICP). Google startup marketing plan template and you’ll get dozens of ideas. The primary focus of your earliest startup marketing efforts will likely be networking.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 12, 2016
The post Lessons Learned From a Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Three years ago my stepson received his MBA along with a terrific job offer and moved to Washington DC. It wasn’t long after the move that he recognized a huge void in his life – there was no place for him to grab healthy, prepared meals. Working extremely long hours, he had no time to […]. Content Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 15, 2016
Lead generation can be challenging for startup companies. As a startup, you have to be smart about your lead generation strategies because you will likely have […]. The post 8 Lead Generation Ideas for Startups appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. As you build your business and its operations, you need to employ effective, scalable lead generation techniques to keep your sales funnel filled as your requirements and capacities increase.
Marketing Insider Group
APRIL 14, 2020
Building a successful startup is more than just creating a viable business plan. Content marketing for startups could mean the difference between failure and success. The major aim of content marketing for businesses in the startup phase is to get the word out. We’ve put together this guide as an easy step-by-step process that any startup can follow if they want to make the most out of their content marketing.
The Effective Marketer
AUGUST 31, 2012
I’m excited about a new startup competition coming up soon. Instead of looking for the next mobile-social-facebookish-type startup, the winner will be a marketing technology startup. If you are a startup founder developing some cool software or service for marketing or big brands, this is worth checking out. Read more about the EXPANDMYBRAND startup competition in this blog post at Startup Grind.
Single Grain
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Anyone who has ever tried to launch a startup can agree to the simple truth: getting it off the ground is hard. Startups cannot settle for anything but enormous growth in a split second. In this digital world where endless content is available at your fingertips, startups must fight tooth and nail to get an edge over the competition and be noticed in the crowd. We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 3, 2017
With a fledgling startup to manage, you likely don’t have a huge pool of resources to tap into for your marketing. The post Content Marketing for Startups: Let’s Get Started appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. This includes budget, manpower and the most valuable and limited resource of all: time. But, you can start your journey towards content marketing brilliance and the business growth it can bring, with: An understanding […].
Outbound Engine
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
This year, OutboundEngine took home 3 gold medals and won 2nd place overall at the eighth annual Startup Games. What is the Startup Games ? 18 local startups with less than 250 employees compete against one another in a series of events, such as dodgeball and trivia, to win the most grant money for their non-profit partner. Team Captain and People Operations Manager, Meg White, explains why OutboundEngine participates in Startup Games, “First, it’s for charity!
Heinz Marketing
JANUARY 9, 2021
Should You Join a Startup During the Pandemic? A look at some of the appeal and risks of joining a startup during COVID. The post B2B Reads: Startups, Loyalty Programs, and the 7×7 Rule appeared first on Heinz Marketing.
Marketing Insider Group
MAY 11, 2017
As a startup, you will more than likely be fighting an uphill battle in terms of budget and resources. The post 3 Failsafe Ideas to Market Your Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. There are new brands popping up every day trying to compete for consumers’ valuable attention. In turn, there will be a lot of pressure to break the mold and show how you are truly unique. According […].
Marketo
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Startup founders know marketing matters. Startup leaders who decide to do influencer marketing themselves may need months to establish trust with influencers. Startups can’t skip marketing, but they also can’t cover its many bases alone. The post How Smart Startups Are Outsourcing Marketing | 4 Key Areas appeared first on Marketo Marketing Blog - Best Practices and Thought Leadership. They also know that there’s a product to be built and investments to be won.
Heinz Marketing
APRIL 11, 2020
Building a recession-era startup: 4 advantages and 1 annoying thing I learned. A great look at what it’s like building a startup during a recession. The post B2B Reads: Tactile Marketing, Recession-era Startups, and ‘Zoombombing’ appeared first on Heinz Marketing. B2B Reads Sales bounce-back covid prospecting objections recession-era startup republishing blog posts sales leader tactile marketing working remotely zoom meetings zoombombers
Single Grain
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
SEO is still a viable channel for startups heading into 2021. In this guide, I am going to break down exactly how your startup can build a foundation for long-term SEO success. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SEO for Startups. 10 Golden Rules for Startup SEO Success.
Unbound B2B
OCTOBER 26, 2020
It’s rare in this decade to find a startup or medium sized business putting up billboards or paying for advertising space in newspapers. Like most startups, at its commencement, the SaaS company didn’t have a client list to write home about. Introduction.
B2B PR Sense
JUNE 29, 2018
Is PR for B2B startups really necessary? While you may think that you have the stand-out ideas and product to ensure startup stardom, let's consider a couple facts. Every year, around 100 million startups are launched throughout the world. Sometimes all it takes is knowing the right PR strategies for startups to get your business the exposure to catapult you to success. Why PR Is Important for Startup Success. But what PR strategies for startups should you use?
DiscoverOrg Sales
MAY 30, 2018
If you’re at a small company or startup, you were probably impressed and inspired by the highly sophisticated and advanced techniques that your peers at large companies with big teams are using to build lead pipeline. As a small startup, the trick is knowing how to use it. One-third of DiscoverOrg’s customers have fewer than 50 employees, and many are in startup growth mode. Sales and marketing event season just ended.
Lead Liaison
AUGUST 30, 2018
Dallas, TX – Lead Liaison, a software provider that helps companies build scalable sales and marketing processes, announced today the launch of their Lead Liaison for Startups Program. The new program provides premium sales and marketing solutions at a deep discount for qualifying startups. It also offers VCs, incubators, and university startup programs an opportunity to provide more value to their portfolio of companies. “We
Roketto
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Let’s be real: If game-planning for a startup is hard, game-planning for a SaaS startup is even harder—it comes with the territory. Building and sustaining a highly-niche, online-only business has its own set of marketing challenges no matter how you look at it because anything universal can be pretty much thrown out the window, making good advice hard to come by. Featured SaaS Marketing Software Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Brand awareness is essential for the success of small businesses and startups. The post 5 Steps To Getting Started With Content Marketing For Your Small Business Or Startup appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. But with so many other brands competing for your target audience’s attention, what can you do to stand out in your market? Sure, outbound marketing tactics like advertising can help push out your marketing messaging to a mass audience, and might be able […].
Biznology
JULY 23, 2015
That’s when a unique opportunity came my way – a local startup called QASymphony. It was right up my alley with the exception of one thing: I had never worked for a startup before. But would a guy who has spent his career in big companies be able to adapt to a small startup? We’re a startup, so we don’t have the resources I used to have at bigger companies. B2B Marketing Other careers marketing startup company
Marketing Envy
JULY 5, 2018
Originally posted on CIO Magazine : Many startups are in a mad rush to hire their CMO to take care of ‘marketing.’ Don’t feel pressured to hire a CMO just because other startups do, or because your investors want you to. Hiring the right people for your startup is necessary to bring your dream to life. Some common reasons startups feel the need to hire a CMO: To attract your first round of clients/users. Your startup is an adolescent now.
Lake One
APRIL 21, 2020
Startups and HubSpot. Startup marketing has a special place in our heart. Most of our team has had a stint in a funded startup at some point, so we know the culture and mindset that drives startups. We team up with venture funds and accelerators here in the midwest to share marketing insights with startups every year. Many of those startups, through their venture fund or accelerator, get access to a special perk known as the HubSpot for Startups program.
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