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Stop Wasting Money on Ads - How to Actually Reach Developers

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Join this 55-minute webinar to discover effective strategies for marketing to developers beyond traditional advertising approaches. Learn from industry experts Christian Heilmann, Ana Gospodinova, and Benjamin Perlzweig, who share insights from their experience working with major tech companies including AWS, Atlassian, Microsoft, and Mozilla. Explore where developers actually spend their time online and discover new tools, understand how to build credibility and trust within developer communities, and identify which communication channels deliver genuine return on investment. Gain practical knowledge about developer-first marketing approaches that focus on community engagement rather than conventional advertising methods. Discover what makes products compelling to technical audiences, how to effectively participate in developer events and conferences, and the crucial role of Developer Relations in successful marketing strategies. Master techniques for creating measurable conference experiences, motivating clients to share success stories, and understanding the unique preferences of different developer segments. Access detailed insights on timing your outreach effectively, leveraging trusted content channels, and building authentic relationships within the developer ecosystem to drive awareness, adoption, and measurable business impact.

Syllabus

Introduction
Christian’s start in the developer space
Benjamin’s entry into tech and early experiences
How developers discover new tools — trusted content and channels
What makes a product worth a developer’s time
Differences in developer preferences and reaching them at the right moment
What companies look for when joining developer events
How startups can make an impact at large tech conferences
Additional channels companies should use to reach developers
The role of DevRel in effective developer marketing
Most successful channels for engaging technical audiences
How to motivate clients to participate in success stories
Making conference experiences measurable
The magic of tech conferences and investing in the developer community

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