Crowdfunding Campaign

Why Gamers Back Crowdfunding Campaigns

Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign

The Crowdfunding Nerds discuss why gamers backed Deliverance on Kickstarter from a recent question and answer. You will be able to leverage these reasons for your own Kickstater or Gamefound campaigns!

5 Dangerous Assumptions That Can Kill Your Crowdfunding Campaign Before It Begins

Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign

The Crowdfunding Nerds seek to help you think critically about your game development by pondering 5 dangerous assumptions that can kill your crowdfunding campaign before you even launch.

Oh Boy, Let’s Talk AI

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out

The Crowdfunding Nerds talk about how developments in AI could impact the Crowdfunding space. Buckle up because everything from SEO, idea generation, image creation and content moderation is covered. It’s about to get nerdy.

How To Stop Amazon Crushing Your Post-Campaign Sales

Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Ecommerce

The Crowdfunding Nerds discuss the latest Kickstarter update that has announced a partnership between Jellop and Kicktraq. They also dive into post-campaign strategy and how not to be pwned by Amazon.

How To Estimate The Results of Your Crowdfunding Event Before You Launch

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Emails

Keven reached out to the Crowdfunding Nerds with a questions on how to work out his potential revenue from running a crowdfunding event.

Playtesting Is Marketing

Audience, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

How to make a good game? The Crowdfunding Nerds discuss game design and playtesting in the context of marketing.

Running A Campaign Outside A Kickstarter Friendly Country

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign

The Crowdfunding Nerds chat with Mo and Jad of Cation Arts to discuss the unique challenges of running crowdfunding campaigns from a non-friendly Kickstarter country such as the United Arab Emirates.

Product Placement In Board Games With B2B Partnerships

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign

The Crowdfunding Nerds continue their discussion with Mo and Jad of Cation Arts in a second episode to address B2B opportunities for revenue generation in the board game design space.

Crowdfunding Page Optimization Tips

Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Landing Page

Samuel Steele, of Tabletop Hub and Should You Back It, joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about red flags of Kickstarter and Gamefound pages.

Planet Unknown: Supermoon – When The Stars Align

Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

The Crowdfunding Nerds are joined by Adam Rehberg of Adam’s Apple Games to discuss marketing Planet Unknown.

Interfacing With Retailers Just Got A Whole Lot Easier /w Brendan McCaskell

Audience, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Brendan McCaskell of Open Owl Studios (formally OOMM Games) joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about marketing Stonesaga and Mythwind while presenting a neat way for publishers to connect with retailers.

Interviewing David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment

Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment shares his insights with the Crowdfunding Nerds about Kickstarter Tabletop Game shipping.

A Crowdfunding Page Template With Ben O’Brien

Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Video Games

Marketing specialist Ben O’Brien of Curve Games joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss transitioning from the board game industry to the video game industry, alongside crafting engaging crowdfunding campaign pages.

Navigating Crowdfunding Twists: Pivoting and Staying Positive

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Facebook Ads, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing

Welcome to episode 149 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast! I’m your host, Andrew, along with my co-host, Sean. We discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations and not assuming that everything will go smoothly.

Cybersecurity Unmasked: Protecting Your Crowdfunding Campaign

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign

Ever wondered how to safeguard your crowdfunding campaign from cybersecurity threats?

Boost Your Crowdfunding: Secrets from WW2 Propaganda & Humor Marketing

Audience, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing

Welcome to the 155th episode of Crowdfunding Nerds! Ever wondered how World War Two propaganda, the Bavarian Illuminati, and humor can boost your crowdfunding campaign?

Predictions for 2024!

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

We envision a future where games are compact, streamlined, and focused on solo play. We also predict the rise of Game Found, potentially overtaking Kickstarter.

Combatting Complacency: Mastering Your Kickstarter Campaign

Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth

Welcome, fellow crowdfunding enthusiasts! Are you ready to tackle complacency? In episode 159 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are back to help you stay ahead of the game.

How To Spot Fake Kickstarter Gurus

Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Are you tired of sifting through a sea of so-called Kickstarter gurus and marketing gimmicks? Want to know how to spot the real deal?

Best Pledge Manager For Board Games

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Are you ready to level up your crowdfunding game? Welcome back, Nerd Nation, to episode 166 of Crowdfunding Nerds!

How To Craft Your Kickstarter For Retail Pledges

Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Ecommerce

Are you ready to crack the code on making your crowdfunding campaign a retailer's dream?

Galactic Cruise – How To Launch With 13K Kickstarter Followers

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Join us for this cosmic conversation and learn how to keep your campaign cruising smoothly towards success.

Expansion & Reprint Kickstarter Strategy

Community Growth, Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Ecommerce, Pre-marketing

Tune in to episode 171 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, where your favorite hosts, Andrew and Sean, take you behind the scenes of the Deliverance expansion and reprint strategy.

Kickstarter Stretch Goals: Smart or Sleazy?

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind crafting a campaign that not only meets but shatters its goals? Are Kickstarter stretch goals the smart way to go?

6 Misconceptions About Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out

Hey there, game enthusiasts and crowdfund wizards! Are you ready to debunk some myths and level up your crowdfunding knowledge?

Launching A Second Campaign & Processing Feedback

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign

Wondering how to smash your second crowdfunding campaign? Jack spills the beans on the lessons he learned from his first Kickstarter triumph with New Kingdom Gardeners.

How to Learn What Your Fans Want: A Deliverance Case Study

Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

In this episode, I'll reveal the power of polling your fans and why your email list might just be your golden ticket.

Activating Your Fans: How To Do It Right

Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

Hey Crowdfunding enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive deep into the heart of crowdfunding with us?

A New Vision For Kickstarter: What This Means For You

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

Are you ready to dive into the future of Kickstarter and what it means for your crowdfunding campaigns?

Launching Your Second Kickstarter With Dave Beck

Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

Are you ready to distill the secrets of a smash-hit board game? In episode 184 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by the mastermind behind "Distilled," Dave Beck of Paverson Games!