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Jack Kavanagh

Jack Kavanagh
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SAAS Operators Podcast E06: Get in the mud pit with Danilo Vicioso

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast Danilo Vicioso, the founder of Mainstreet, joins the hosts and things get deep. They talk about systems, have a debate on raising vs bootstrapping and tell the stories behind how they named their companies. Zach tries to convince the boys that all legal disputes should be dealt with in a mud pit and the episode ends with a discussion on why subscriptions are the best thing since sliced bread.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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If you run ads on Facebook, this is for you

The Ridge Wallet has mastered the art of Facebook advertising, and their strategy offers valuable insights for any brand looking to improve their ads. Let's dive deep into how they've built their successful ad campaigns and what we can learn from their approach.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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How brands like Alo Yoga launch Facebook Ads that work

In the competitive world of fitness apparel, Alo Yoga stands out with their sophisticated Facebook advertising strategy. Let's break down exactly how they're taking over the digital advertising space and what marketers can learn from their approach.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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SAAS Operators Podcast E05: The Death of SAAS

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, Jeremiah is back with that “3 kid hair” and the hosts talk about the importance of buying your time back to maximize your effectiveness. They dive deep into how AI is changing SAAS and Jeremiah gives insights on how Shopify surpassed WooCommerce as the preferred website builder that leaves Rishabh speechless (almost). The episode ends with an update on what the hosts are doing to help their clients with the tariffs.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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SAAS Operators Podcast E04: Profit is a dumb goal

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, Jeremiah is still out and the hosts dive into why daily routines are so popular right now. They talk about the bad advice some of their VC friends are giving and the episode ends with a discussion about growth vs profitability.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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SAAS Operators Podcast E03: The Solution to Tariffs

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, Jeremiah is off having a baby and in the meantime, the hosts discuss what's new at Fermat and Foreplay, their daily routines and how software is immune to tariffs.

Jack Kavanagh
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SAAS Operators Podcast E02: OpenAI Ad Generation & Product Market Fit

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, the hosts discuss OpenAI ad generation. They dive deep into solving problems vs following demand trends, highlighting the difference between tools and solutions. The episode ends with a brief discussion on the role of AI in SAAS PMF.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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How to make ads for streetwear brands with Foreplay

Let's see how the most successful streetwear brands are using Foreplay to create winning ad campaigns.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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SAAS Operators Podcast E01: Bootstrapping vs VC Funding

In this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, the hosts discuss the pros and cons of Bootstrapping vs VC Funding. They dive deep into the difference of lifestyle businesses vs the expectations of a VC. The conversation highlights their personal goals and entrepreneurial aspirations as well as the differences of a CEO and an entrepreneur and the psychology behind entrepreneurship. The episode ends with a brief discussion on product-led vs sales-led strategies.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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This is how to make ads for snack food brands with Foreplay

In the competitive snack food market, making effective ads requires more than just creative intuition - it demands data-driven insights and deep competitor analysis. Let's dive in and see how brands can use Foreplay to build ads that don’t just work, but dominate the competition.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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How Webtopia used Foreplay to sell art online

I invited Ben Dyer, the Head of Growth from Webtopia to share how he and his team used a creative marketing strategy to grow an art DTC business.

Jack Kavanagh
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Transforming a Seasonal Clothing Brand

I invited Toby Waller, an ex-Apple marketer, the founder of multiple eCommerce brands and the one of the co-founders of Brick Social to share how he broke seasonality for one of his brands.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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How The Fastest Growing E-commerce Brands Use Foreplay to Create Facebook Ad Campaigns in 2025

Staying ahead of the competition demands data, insight and efficiency. This is why brands use Foreplay. The world’s largest dataset on ads - nothing says data-driven decisions like Foreplay.

Jack Kavanagh
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How to make ads for women's fashion with Sporty & Rich

We did a deep dive into Sporty & Rich's advertising playbook to reveal how they've mastered the art of fashion marketing through strategic ad creative execution.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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How Agencies Make Ads That Work with Foreplay.co

In the fast-paced world of advertising on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, finding inspiration for compelling ad creative can be a time-consuming task. Let’s be honest, scrolling through your Instagram or TikTok hoping to stumble upon great ads for the brands you work with doesn’t cut it, this can take hours.

Jack Kavanagh
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Super Bowl Ads with Foreplay.co

There were a lot of memorable ads during this year's Super Bowl. We reviewed some of the standout ads - the one’s that caught our attention.

Jack Kavanagh
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The Ridge's Ad Auction Analysis

Ridge has mastered the art of ads on Facebook & Instagram, some say they invented it. Today we're diving deep into their winning strategy using Foreplay's ad analysis tools.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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Gymshark's $700M Ad Playbook: How to Build Winning Ads with Foreplay

This is a breakdown of how brands like Gymshark use Foreplay to track their competitors, analyze best-performing ads, and launch ads that work on autopilot.

Jack Kavanagh
15
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