MARKETING 101

The first step in creating effective advertising is knowing:
a.) who your target audience is and b.) what motivates them to buy.

Is it price point, product feature or ease of online ordering that influences their decision?
Communicating why your product or service is better than the competitions is imperative to converting sales with your advertising. By analyzing demographic, psychographic and direct-response data it is now easier and more cost-effective than ever before to locate who is most likely to be in need of your product and what influences their purchasing habits.

Will the most cost-effective medium to reach your prospects be through drive time radio ads, web based marketing, promotional products or other means?
Understanding what media is most accessible and familiar to your audience is essential to developing a long-term ad campaign. Recognize consumer trends, embrace new technology and consider your own purchasing habits when designing a logo, preparing a direct mail piece or selecting a custom product to promote your brand.

See you next time when we discuss creating an effective logo!