Sensory Marketing: the game of perception

Sensory marketing is a tool that improves the perceived value of a product The more senses stimulated, the higher the ‘enjoyment’ score More and more brands offer sensory experiences that wouldn’t look out of place in a science fiction novel   Touch. Sight. Taste. Smell. Sound. Without them, we miss out on important experiences. Our…

How do you know if your marketing is working?

What’s your marketing ROI? How do you allocate budgets? What drives your marketing spend? Every marketing initiative should be tracked, monitored and assessed. The key is setting clear objectives at the beginning to create benchmarks. A common misconception is to view marketing as an expense rather than an investment. ROI Your Return On Investment can mean different…

Is content still king

You’ve probably heard Bill Gate’s quote “Content is King”. So much that the phrase has become a hackneyed mantra continually used by internet marketers. And since the inauguration of the comment in 1996, one might now ponder on whether hinging a marketing strategy on such an old adage might be bad for business. The answer…

How to pitch to your boss

Need help getting sign off on projects and budgets?  Here are a few tips to help you get over the line when pitching your next idea to your boss. The bottom line is… focus on the bottom line. Think about the ROI and how it will help achieve the overall business objectives of your organisation.…

What does your brand feel like?

As digital marketing floods our email Inboxes, we should consider going back to basics and utilise the power of Direct Mail. Getting your brand in the hands of your consumer – whether its B2B or B2C, by sending a communication piece through the mail, can cut through the clutter and get your customers engaging with…

Ready to launch

Prepare and plan your next launch to maximise your impact in the market. Here’s 7 key  steps for a successful launch: Create a unique and authentic campaign theme to cut through Clearly identify target markets and identify a key message for each one Focus on early adopters and brand ambassadors (leverage your brand fans) Develop…

The power of video

Video is an effective way to cut through the clutter and communicate with your audience. Smart brands are using video to engage and create an emotional connection with all stakeholders – customers, staff, and suppliers. People respond to visuals, sound and movement – its more personal and allows you to express the brand personality.  …

The science of branding

How do consumers make buying decisions and how can you influence them? The sub conscious mind Neuroscience studies have shown that the brain is subconsciously aware of our decisions before we are – it draws from previous experiences, emotions and habits that are stored in the memory. The sub conscious ensures that you respond exactly the way you are…