Tag: Marketing

Navigating the Seas of Modern Marketing: Strategies for Success

by adventureadagency, posted in Uncategorized

In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, marketing remains the cornerstone of business success. Whether you’re a multinational corporation or a budding startup, the effectiveness of your marketing efforts can make or break your venture. As we sail through the digital age, the rules of the game continue to shift, demanding adaptability, creativity, and strategic finesse from marketers worldwide.

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all advertising campaigns plastered on billboards and television screens. Today’s consumers are inundated with a myriad of options and information, and capturing their attention requires a more nuanced approach. Here are some key strategies to help you navigate the seas of modern marketing and steer your brand towards success:

  1. Embrace Digital Domination: The internet has transformed the way we do business, and digital marketing has become non-negotiable for any serious player in the field. From social media platforms to search engine optimization (SEO), digital channels offer unparalleled opportunities to reach and engage with your target audience. Invest in a robust online presence, and leverage data analytics to tailor your strategies for maximum impact.
  2. Content is King: In the age of information overload, content marketing reigns supreme. Create compelling, relevant content that adds value to your audience’s lives, whether it’s informative blog posts, entertaining videos, or interactive infographics. By establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry, you can build trust and credibility with potential customers, driving long-term brand loyalty.
  3. Personalization Pays Off: Generic marketing messages are quickly becoming obsolete. Today’s consumers expect personalized experiences tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Leverage customer data and advanced targeting techniques to deliver highly personalized content and offers that resonate with your audience on a personal level. Show them that you understand their unique challenges and aspirations, and they’ll be more likely to choose your brand over the competition.
  4. Harness the Power of Influencers: Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for brands looking to connect with their target audience in a more authentic and relatable way. Partnering with influencers who align with your brand values can help you tap into their loyal fan base and amplify your message across social media platforms. Just be sure to choose influencers whose audience demographics align with your target market, and prioritize authenticity over follower count.
  5. Stay Agile and Adaptive: The only constant in marketing is change, and successful brands are those that can quickly adapt to shifting trends and consumer preferences. Keep a close eye on emerging technologies and market developments, and be willing to pivot your strategies accordingly. Agility and flexibility are key to staying ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced business environment.

In conclusion, the world of marketing is as dynamic and challenging as ever, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can navigate these turbulent waters and steer your brand towards success. Embrace digital innovation, prioritize personalized experiences, and stay agile in the face of change. By doing so, you’ll not only survive but thrive in the competitive landscape of modern marketing.

Is your Advertising Campaign Holiday Ready?

by advwpman, posted in Advertising, Blog, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media

‘The Holiday Season’ is the most wonderful time of the year! Halloween is just around the corner. Subsequently, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays are following close behind. In fact, before you realize it, the busiest time of year will be here. Are you ready?

How is your holiday advertising campaign? Is your business prepared and ready for the holidays? As a matter of fact, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been marked on the calendars as the official beginning of the holiday rush.

Do you want your business to ring with jingle bells and whistles? Keep reading this blog to see a list of tips on things to consider when jump starting your advertising campaign into this year’s holiday season. The following tips will give you an idea on how to promote your sales, and how to prepare for the best time of the year, for your business!

Tips on how to plan your Holiday Advertising Campaign

1. Start planning early
2. Research what your competition is doing
3. Offer specials and discounts
4. Stay focused on what works
5. Offer customer loyalty programs and specials
6. Keep your website and social media updated
7. Use a Geo Fencing strategy
8. Compete and drive customers to your business using TV, radio, and other media

Here is another article on some holiday tips to consider. If you would like more information on how to drive customers to your business, contact Adventure Ad Agency by clicking on this link.

What in the World is Guerilla Marketing?

by adventureadagency, posted in Advertising, Blog, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media

Most of us at some time or another have sold lemonade as a child or had a yard sale in our front yard. If you are one that did, do you remember the low cost and creative tactics used to attract business?

Without question, your cost to operate your lemonade stand, or yard sale was likely $20.00 or less. However, your sale brought in more money than what you put in to it. This is a great example of Guerilla marketing!

What is Guerilla marketing exactly?

Guerrilla marketing is a high energy, creative marketing strategy that promotes products, services, people and organizations, at a low cost.

Although Guerrilla marketing is highly effective for small businesses, large companies who don’t use traditional advertising channels should also consider Guerrilla marketing. As a matter of fact, it is actually very common for large businesses to use Guerrilla marketing, especially during long-running advertising campaigns.

You may be asking yourself, “Why is this strategy called Guerilla marketing?” To explain, the term ‘Guerilla marketing’ originated by Jay Conrad Levinson, in his 1984 book “Guerilla Advertising.”

More important, the term Guerrilla marketing got its inspiration from a form of warfare, called ‘Guerrilla Warfare.’ Guerrilla warfare strategies included ambush, and elements of surprise. Furthermore, Guerrilla marketing’s main point is to take the consumer by surprise. Consumers should feel positive about the advertised product or service.

In conclusion, most Guerilla marketing activities are done in large populated areas, such as the beach, busy streets, public places, and shopping centers. Some examples of Guerilla marketing are….

  • Sample Distributing
  • PR Stunts
  • Viral Videos
  • Airplane Banners

If you would like some ideas and to learn more about Guerrilla marketing, read this article for more information on how your business can effectively benefit from Guerrilla marketing. Feel free to contact us at Adventure Ad Agency and learn how to use Guerrilla Marketing in your advertising campaign.

Have you heard of Experiential Marketing?

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog, Marketing, Social Media

Have you heard of experiential marketing? If not, this blog post is for you. Don’t worry if this is your first time hearing about it. You have probably already experienced it in your life.

While it’s been around for a long time, marketers have finally created a name for it. Experiential marketing is a marketing strategy that engages with a consumer in a real-life, hands-on manner. This can be giving a consumer an opportunity to try out a new project, or this can be awarding possible customers with the experience of a life time such as a trip out to headquarters or a luxury vacation.

If you are finding it hard to picture what experiential marketing is, just think back to the last time a grocery story gave you a food samples or had a booth set up to teach you how to cook or use a product. This is experiential marketing at a basic level.

Be careful not to mistake this with event marketing, which is very similar. Experiential marketing is less focused on events such as fundraisers or concerts, and it is more focused on allowing consumers to come in contact with your brand or products. Plus, this strategy can work not only for Business-to-Consumer brands, but also for Business-to-Business brands.

If you are not sure about the value of experiential marketing, it is important to know that it is not just about the value the experience creates immediately, but it is also about the buzz it builds and dialogue it creates overtime. According to an article on HubSpot, 71% of people share these experiences. This is extremely valuable when we think about the power of social media in marketing and advertising. A lot of times hashtags and social media is incorporated into these experiential marketing strategies.

To learn more, check out this article on the best experiential marketing campaigns or reach out to us at Adventure Ad Agency.

Just Pin It!

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog, Social Media

If you have heard of the social media site Pinterest, you probably only know of it as a site for women to collect design ideas, share recipes, and drool over DIY projects. However, there is so much more to Pinterest. If you plan it right, Pinterest can actually help advertise and market for some businesses in a fun and exciting way.

The first thing to note is this will not work for all business types. Using Pinterest as a social media marketing tool obviously will help lifestyles companies more than say a law office. This is important to keep in mind as you read on.

However, Pinterest provides the unique opportunity for customers to find you and your products and/or services in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Unlike a lot of other social media platforms, it is not overwhelmed with ads jumping in the users fact. Plus, people who go on Pinterest have a problem or a need and are looking for a solution. Since the audience is already looking for you and your products, the audience will be much more likely to engage with your product or service.

There are two main ways you can use Pinterest as a marketing tool.

The first is the branding approach. With this method, you simply want to build your brand. You create a Pinterest account for your business with the hope of sharing ideas, information, and inspiration with your customers and possible potential customers. This is similar to the idea behind blogging. By sharing ideas, you build a community of customers.

Some of the businesses that might benefit from this approach are event planners. These boards can allow them to show case events they have pulled off, while also serving as a tool for other groups to find inspiration. It doesn’t always have to be as clear as that. For example, an athletic wear company could have a Pinterest with boards highlighting best athletic equipment, great excursive routines, and more. Not only would these boards please and aid existing clients, but it can creates another touch points for future customers to be exposed to your brand.

The second is the product marketing approach. If you create a Pinterest board, you can show off your products and services. For instance, an event planner as I said can post its past events for people to see. This strategy works outside the service industry too. If you have a cool company producing, let’s say t-shirts, you can post all the different shirts you have on Pinterest with links back to your website.

These two approaches do not have to be used separately. In the case of the event planner, it would be easy to be both. Just make sure what ever you do, you are doing it intentionally. It is easy to get lost in the clutter and charm of Pinterest.

Nevertheless, one of the biggest benefits of Pinterest is how quickly and easily information is shared and re-shared through pinning. If you think this marketing strategy could work for you, explore Pinterest for a few hours and have some fun.

How to Stay Organized

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog

In any marketing department or advertising agency, staying organized is an important part of making sure everything’s running smoothly. From keeping track of invoices to managing social media, strong organizational skills are a must.

Unfortunately, organization doesn’t come easily for everyone. The problem is most people think being organized is harder than it actually is. Most people avoid it then, making it even harder to be organized.

The number one way you can be more organized is by doing a little bit everyday. Set aside five minutes during your day whether it be first thing in the morning or right before you walk out the door to clean stuff up. Even if you make the simple effort to clear your desk off once a day, it will be a lot easier and more manageable than trying to do it at the end of the week.

Another great way to stay organized is to keep and maintain a planner or schedule. Personally, if I don’t write it down, I will forget, and having one place to keep all your important dates and deadlines is a great way to keep your desk from being covered in unreadable sticky notes. Keeping a planner will also give you a main source to store important information like passwords and wifi codes for when you need them.

A simple way to avoid clutter and disorganization is trying not to eat at your desk. Nothing gets in your way more than food and trash, and if you you have a coffee cup or a drink, make sure you have a lid. Nothing says a mess like a spilt cup of coffee.

Finally, remember that organization is not cleaning, it is simply an intentionally effort to arrange, prepare, or structure things. You may make the argument you like messy and you work in chaos. It is okay to be messy, but you can be messy and organized at the same time.

If your five minutes every day of organizing makes more piles and more paper, that is great as long as you get to all of your meetings on time and don’t lose track of that password. Everyone has a different method, just make an effort to find the best way for you to stay organized.

What you need to know about Facebook Reactions

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog, Social Media

Facebook has extended the Like button to include a multitude of reactions people can use to respond to a post on Facebook. Now, users can express six different emotions, including love, sadness, and anger to any Facebook post, including your ads. What does this mean for your business’ Facebook page?

Luckily for marketers, Facebook did not create a Dislike button. However, the new Reactions feature allows users to express feelings of like, love, laugh, wowed, saddened, or angered elicited by your post. Remember, just the same as a Like, as an admin you cannot remove a Reaction either.

How do users use the Reactions?

Many people have been confused on how to use the new Reactions feature. To use them on a desktop computer, users will need to click on the Like button to make the emojis appear. Hovering over each one will allow it’s meaning to show up. If users are on Facebook mobile, they will need to hold down the Like button to make the emojis appear. Moving their finger along the dots under the emojis will allow them to select whichever one they wish. Mobile users need to be sure to update their Facebook app in order to get the latest version of Facebook mobile installed. Another thing to note is that users can only select one emotion for each post. For example, you can’t “Like” and “Love” the same post.

How will you see what Reactions users posted?

You can go to your Page insights to see a breakdown of the Reactions that have been used on your posts. Simply hover over the Reaction for an individual post to see how many people gave the post that type of Reaction.

What will Reactions mean for your business’ Facebook page?

Marketers have always been trying to figure out Facebook’s top-secret algorithm, but how will the new Reactions feature play into that? Facebook has said that any Reaction is treated no differently than a Like in terms of which posts are pushed to the News Feed. Facebook has reported that post reach has less to do with what Reactions are used, but more with how fast the engagements happen. Therefore, a post with more engagements immediately after posting, regardless of what those engagements are, will get more exposure than one with fewer engagements.

Need help determining how to utilize Facebook reactions? Consult Adventure Ad Agency for marketing strategies today!

What You Can Learn From “Big Business” Marketing

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog

Think about some of the most successful brands you know and ask yourself how they got there. Was it a great product, a great marketing strategy, or both? Obviously a business cannot survive unless it is offering a product or service people are willing to buy, but marketing plays a vital role in the ongoing success of a business.

Let’s take Apple, for example. Is the iPhone really superior in terms of quality to any other phone? Almost all smartphones have great graphics, easy to use technology, and the newest features, but why do most people tend to gravitate toward Apple products? It is because Apple has established itself as the “go to” brand; if you don’t have Apple, you have something inferior. Since it’s humble beginnings, Apple has utilized a marketing strategy that showcases Apple products are sleek, fresh, and wanted by everyone. They have put themselves at the top of their industry.

So what does this mean for you? We can all learn from Apple and other successful brands when it comes to marketing. Let’s take a look at how these big companies become big.

1. They view marketing as a necessity.

Many business owners use marketing as a startup strategy, but forget about it once they have reached large enough revenue. They think marketing is something that should only be used when more customers are needed. This way of thinking is not going to get you on the same level as Apple or Coca-Cola. If you wait until it is absolutely necessary to start marketing, it’s already too late. By creating and implementing a regular marketing strategy, these businesses thrive year after year. They do this ongoing marketing to maintain the customer base, ensure their reputation, keep things interesting for customers, and secure their business’ future.

2. They keep their brand consistent.

Coca-Cola and Apple, huge businesses with boundless budgets, don’t do anything crazy with their branding. The logo of both companies has remained more or less the same throughout the years. The message is the same, and the brand identity is the same. Although you need to keep your marketing fresh and innovative, your brand should always stay consistent. This will help your business build character and create brand loyalty within your customer base.

3. They are active on social media.

Over 80% of Fortune 500 companies are active on Facebook and Twitter. This helps their brand become more personable and gets customers more involved. Social media allows customers to be not only content absorbers, but also content creators. It allows customers to have personal interactions with the brand and gives the brand an outlet to be a little more creative and fun.

If you need assistance in developing a “big business” marketing plan for your business, contact us today! We’d love to show you how your brand can incorporate these strategies to secure success for years to come.

Fact vs. Feeling

by adventureadagency, posted in Blog

How many facts do you hear in a day? How many of them do you remember?

How many emotions do you feel in a day? How many of them do you remember?

Odds are that you remember what you felt more than what you heard or saw. Remember that saying, “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”? That quote is also true in marketing. Studies show that people rely more on emotion than reason when establishing brand loyalty. Emotions are the basis for reason – once someone is emotionally attached to a brand or product, they will come up with a logical reason to purchase it.

There are four basic emotions: happy, sad, afraid/surprised, and angry/disgusted. These basic emotions can combine to create the plethora of emotions that exist in human nature. However, we can use these four to evaluate emotional marketing strategies.

Of course everyone loves to be happy, and people love to make others happy. Messages that make our audience feel happy are more likely to be shared. Social media is a great way to utilize this finding because it is optimal for sharing

Sadness, although a stark contrast from happiness, can also be an effective emotional appeal. Sadness helps us connect and empathize – it draws us in emotionally. Sometimes everyone just needs a good cry.

Fear/surprise is also an effective strategy. Think about watching a scary movie – nothing is more comforting than sharing the experience of being scared with someone else. Fear/surprise make us desperate for something to cling to, and when no one is around, a brand will have to do. Fear also creates urgency and causes us to take action. Do note, however, that fear/surprise should be used conservatively as ads that are “too intense” will often scare customers away.

Anger/disgust can be used in a marketing campaign to make us more passionate. Think about when you read comments on an article. Have you ever read rude comments and felt more passionate about the topic at hand? This is how anger can be an effective strategy.

So what’s the takeaway? Emotional marketing works – but you must know how to use it. Certain emotions will work for certain ads, but not for others. Overall, emotions work by not being so “in-your-face”, but rather flying under the radar and grabbing the audience without notice. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance setting up your emotional marketing campaign.