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Marketing Herald #21
Good morning.
Today we are dissecting Rise the sleep app
—Matej Dolenec
Learn What Fortune 500 Marketers Know
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What is Happening Today
Table of Contents
Ad Dissection Rise Science
This ad showcases the benefits of the RISE app by presenting a structured, visually appealing morning routine. Here’s a breakdown of its elements and why it works effectively:
CREATIVE
Minimalist Calendar View
Pink Overlay Text
“MY 5AM-9AM ROUTINE AFTER SWITCHING MY BEDTIME TO 11:11PM” grabs attention with its contrast against the dark calendar background. The pink evokes energy and optimism.
COPY
The bedtime change to “11:11 PM” highlights the RISE app's personalization aspect. It signals that the app tailors its recommendations to each user’s unique sleep needs.
The schedule demonstrates how an optimized bedtime positively impacts the rest of the day.
Why It Works
Relatable Pain Point & Solution
Aspirational Lifestyle
Focus on Results

Ad Dissection Rise Science
This ad introduces the RISE app as a solution to improve sleep by optimizing bedtime and managing sleep debt. It frames the app as transformative, showing how small adjustments can lead to better energy and productivity.
CREATIVE
Chat Format: A simulated messaging conversation makes the ad feel personal and relatable. The timestamps and casual language mimic a real-life interaction.
The “RISE app” is subtly introduced in the conversation without dominating the ad.
User-Focused Imagery:
The photos feature a relatable, real-life user rather than a model, creating authenticity. The casual settings in both images reinforce the idea that the product fits into an everyday routine.
COPY
“Going to bed early burned me out, so I made THIS change.”
The headline teases a problem and promises a solution, encouraging users to read further.
Why It Works
Relatable Storytelling
Emotional Hook
Word-of-Mouth Appeal

8 Non Paid Strategies
Informational slideshows within your niche
Phone-to-phone app demo
Creative app infinite content generation
Mascot-powered repeatable content
Slideshow content from indie founder
Founder green screen educational/informational videos
Re-purposed content to videos or slideshows
Infinitely repeatable one-shot format
Full post below
8 proven non-paid TikTok/IG strategies for indiehackers.
Gain thousands of users in 2025.
All you need is 15 minutes of marketing a day:
— Guillaume (@iamgdsa)
1:23 PM • Dec 30, 2024
Raise Your Prices!
Perfect White Tee Did Up to %30 Price Increase on all items
Here Is What Happened:
The funnel dried up immediately for a bit. Volume was down and it stayed that way but profit went way up.
Takeaways:
increases the quality of your customers
decrease complexity and operational strain of so many orders
Full Post Below:
Did a mid year price hike. So big it was scary. Funnel dried up immediately for a bit.
Average price raise was about 15% but a few of our bestsellers were raised near to 30%.
We sell a sweatshirt for 130 bucks now, pair of sweatpants is 140.
Needed to do so, volume was down… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Johnny Hickey🐊 🇺🇸 (@johnhickey1970)
1:23 AM • Dec 30, 2024
Quotes
From my own teams to those I’ve been closely involved in.
This remains true.
— Nick Shackelford 🦾 (@iamshackelford)
8:38 PM • Dec 28, 2024
Closing thoughts
Let me know what you would like to see more in coming editions
Matej