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Case Study

Should Campaigns Invest in Pre-Launch Advertising? Deeper Connect’s Success Story with Indiegogo

Many campaigns face a critical decision when preparing for launch: should they invest in pre-launch advertising or focus solely on the live campaign? Deeper Connect’s campaign with Indiegogo offers compelling evidence that paid pre-launch ads can significantly enhance campaign success. By prioritizing lead generation and audience building during the pre-launch phase, Deeper Connect Air raised over $1.1M in funding, proving that early investment in ads can lead to long-term rewards.

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Company Name

Deeper Network Inc.

Headquarters

Silicon Valley, CA

Industry

Blockchain and Cybersecurity

Project Owner

Russell Liu, CEO and Founder

With the launch of the Deeper Connect Air, a decentralized VPN router, Deeper Network is making cybersecurity accessible to everyone. This portable device offers unparalleled privacy protection, ad blocking, and secure internet browsing without subscription fees. Leveraging Indiegogo’s platform and a comprehensive pre-launch strategy, Deeper Network attracted thousands of supporters, building the foundation for a highly successful crowdfunding campaign.

Campaign Stats

$1.1M+

Funds Raised

5.8K+

Backers
WHY DEEPER CONNECT INVESTED IN PRE-LAUNCH ADVERTISING

Like many campaigns, Deeper Connect Air didn’t have a pre-existing audience. The challenge was clear: how could they build awareness and generate interest for a product in an increasingly competitive market?

“We knew the potential of Deeper Connect Air, but without a community or email list to start with, we needed to find the right audience before launch. Indiegogo’s pre-launch strategy helped us lay that foundation,” said Russell Liu, CEO and Founder.

Deeper Connect partnered with Indiegogo’s Campaign Strategy and Digital Services teams to address this challenge head-on. Through a 26-week pre-launch effort focused on lead generation and audience targeting, the campaign was primed for success even before going live.

INDIEGOGO HELPED DEEPER CONNECT PROVE THE VALUE OF PRE-LAUNCH ADS

Indiegogo’s Campaign Strategy and Digital Services teams provided full support for Deeper Connect Air, demonstrating how pre-launch advertising can maximize a campaign’s impact:

Lead Generation Through Ads:
Indiegogo ran Facebook lead ads that collected thousands of leads over 26 weeks. These leads created a targeted, intent-based audience that was ready to convert when the campaign launched.

Audience Refinement and Testing:
By leveraging first-party data, lookalike audiences, and interest-based targeting, Indiegogo’s team optimized ads to identify the most effective audience segments. Campaign feedback informed creative updates, ensuring ads resonated with viewers.

Sustained Campaign Performance:
The pre-launch efforts translated into long-term success. Live campaign ads ran for 30 weeks—10x longer than the average campaign runtime in 2023. This extended duration and efficiency wouldn’t have been possible without the pre-launch lead investment.

LEARN MORE about the innovative Deeper Connect Air and how it’s revolutionizing online privacy. Deeper Connect Air

We knew the potential of Deeper Connect Air, but without a community or email list to start with, we needed to find the right audience before launch. Indiegogo’s pre-launch strategy helped us lay that foundation.
Russel Liu
Deeper Network Inc.

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