How to use social media for brand development
HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BRAND DEVELOPMENT The value of social media in moving your brand forward cannot be underestimated. Social media platforms allow you to reach a national or global audience, allowing your brand to become a part of their everyday lives. In today’s digital age, achieving this presence is key to successful […]
How to use empathy to enhance your brand experience
ENHANCE YOUR BRAND EXPERIENCE USING EMPATHY The definition of empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. When a business uses empathy in their marketing strategies, they show genuine concern for their customers’ needs, wants, and aspirations. By putting themselves in their customers’ shoes, they gain valuable insights into what truly […]
The collaboration behind good quality creative work
THE COLLABORATION BEHIND GOOD QUALITY CREATIVE WORK When people find out you’re a copywriter or art director, they often assume that coming up with slogans and creative ideas is a solitary process. They imagine us sitting in a room, staring at a bottle of shampoo or a can of dog food until inspiration strikes. But […]
Developing a marketing strategy: start as you mean to go on
DEVELOPING A MARKETING STRATEGY: START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON It’s quite odd how some people tend to put more effort into planning their weekly supermarket shop than considering their marketing strategy. Perhaps advertising and marketing agencies are partly to blame for this oversight. Sometimes, when a client expresses a desire for a website, […]
Why your business needs a marketing plan – and how to develop one
WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS A MARKETING PLAN – AND HOW TO DEVELOP ONE A marketing plan is essential for any business that wants to grow and succeed. Having a solid marketing plan will help you identify your target audience, set realistic and measurable objectives, choose the right marketing tactics, develop a budget, and track your […]
Marketing during the cost-of-living crisis
MARKETING DURING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS When the going gets tough… the tough get growing With 2023 looking set to be a challenging year, here are five top ways you can keep your business growing during a cost-of-living crisis through your marketing. Sharpen your brand image A strong, attractive, and consistent brand identity will give you […]
Use direct mail to reach your target market
Use direct mail to reach your target market In an increasingly online world, direct mail is thriving. That’s because high quality mailings can cut through the clutter of proliferating digital channels. There’s not nearly as much competition in a consumer’s physical letterbox. And mail gets results. Research shows that 31% direct mail drives commercial actions, […]
Digital and Print – the perfect marketing mix?
DIGITAL AND PRINT – THE PERFECT MARKETING MIX? Digital marketing which uses online platforms to publish promotional content, continues to grow in importance and formats. Digital marketing tools can include banner ads, email, social media posts, blogs, video, podcasts and more. But what about Direct marketing in the form of printed material? While most people […]
Creating great email newsletters to boost business
CREATING GREAT EMAIL NEWSLETTERS TO BOOST BUSINESS An email newsletter is a powerful and personal way to connect regularly and directly with your customers. When done well, email newsletters can grow your business, increase trust in your brand, and keep your products or services front of mind whenever your subscribers are ready to make a purchase. […]