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Launched in 1995

Yoyodyne, named after the fictional company in the cult classic film "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension," was an internet marketing company founded by Seth Godin in 1995, along with Mark Hurst.

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DOB: 10/7/1960

Hometown: Mount Vernon, New York

American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, widely known for his work in marketing and business strategy

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Philosophy from Tufts University

MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Seth Godin Productions, founded in 1977, was Seth Godin's first entrepreneurial foray...

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Seth Godin Productions, founded in 1977, was Seth Godin's first entrepreneurial foray...

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..., though it functioned quite differently than how you might think of a production company today.

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He's authored several bestselling books on marketing, entrepreneurship, and personal development, such as "Purple Cow," "Linchpin," and "The Dip."

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Godin has emphasized the importance of standing out in the market, building remarkable products or services, and connecting with customers authentically.

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Focus on Book Packaging: Primarily, Seth Godin Productions operated as a book packaging business. This means it helped authors develop their book ideas, prepare proposals, and potentially connect them with publishers.

Humble Beginnings: Godin ran this venture out of a studio apartment in New York City, highlighting the bootstrapped nature of the operation.

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However, it should be noted that Seth Godin Production is not active as an entity today.

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Seth Godin introduced the concept of "permission marketing," which advocates for marketing strategies that respect customer consent and foster long-term customer engagement.

=> Shifted how companies think about customer relationships, emphasizing the importance of being remarkable and engaging in ways that resonate deeply with target audiences.

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Yoyodyne was a pioneer in the early days of internet marketing, employing innovative strategies to connect with audiences.

They focused on permission marketing. Permission marketing emphasizes building relationships and trust with potential customers rather than intrusive advertising.

Yoyodyne used online contests, games, and scavenger hunts to generate excitement and engagement around products and services they marketed for various clients. This interactive approach was fresh and effective in the nascent world of online marketing.