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Why Brand Awareness Is DTC’s New Challenge

Brands like Warby Parker, Allbirds and Olaplex have successfully slashed digital advertising costs. Now, they need to figure out new ways to find customers.
A triptych of Warby Allbirds, Olaplex and Warby Parker
Warby Parker, Allbirds and Olaplex are a few e-commerce brands emphasising new customer growth in the back half of the year. (Instagram/@allbirds/@olaplex/@warbyparker)

Some of the biggest digital brands are finally making headway on slashing marketing costs, a key step toward profitability. Finding ways to attract customers without overspending on Instagram ads, however, remains a work in progress.

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Further Reading

Case Study | How to Build a Profitable DTC Brand

With the direct-to-consumer funding heyday now over, DTC brands need to turn a profit. Unlike their revenue-obsessed counterparts, DTC pioneers Marine Layer, Meundies and Trinny London offer a blueprint for achieving both top- and bottom-line growth.

About the author
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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