Ep 382 - Standing Out and Optimizing Game Marketing with David Elahee

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Marketing indie games is an uphill battle, and not every marketing idea hits the mark where we would like it to. But through an open mind and some iteration, it's still very possible. So today, we're going on an iterative journey with our guest, and how they went about refining marketing approaches to determine what makes campaigns stand out in a crowded space. Episode Shownotes Link:

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Ep 382 - Standing Out and Optimizing Game Marketing with David Elahee

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