Tag: audience

In the fast-changing realm of social media, where trends are becoming increasingly unpredictable, a new term, "planted" influence has surfaced. However, rather than benefiting influencers, it questions the genuineness of some influencers. This concept suggests that some content creators have been carefully positioned, perhaps by platforms, brands, or external forces, to gain rapid popularity, raising questions about the organic nature of their rise to fame. A recent incident involving the rising star Bobbie Althoff has brought this intriguing phenomenon to the forefront, prompting us to delve into the murky waters of influencer marketing.

LinkedIn, with over 740 million members, has become the go-to social media platform for professionals across a variety of industries. While most individuals and businesses use LinkedIn to connect with potential employers, clients, or partners, there is an often-overlooked feature that can be a game-changer for brand building and audience engagement: LinkedIn Groups.

As a business owner or marketer, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of generating new leads, as after all, new leads are the lifeblood of any business, representing potential to contribute to your bottom line. However, it's important to remember that not all leads are created equal, and not all of them are ready to buy from you right away. Patience and persistence are required by markets to developing relations with potential customers, nursing them over time to become paying customers.

Creating engaging and interactive content has become an essential part of any successful marketing strategy. With the rise of social media and mobile devices, audiences have become increasingly accustomed to consuming interactive content that they can engage with and share. Interactive content, such as interactive infographics and videos, provides a unique opportunity to connect with your audience in new and exciting ways.

In today's digital age, businesses need to constantly find new ways to reach and engage with their target audience. With the rise of podcasting, it has become an increasingly popular medium for businesses to build their brand and connect with their audience. It's clear that businesses should be considering podcasting as a key component of their marketing strategy.

Confidence that your marketing initiatives will result in a purchase is crucial to the success of any organisation. Businesses usually know whom they're trying to reach from the beginning. We need to establish what exactly a target audience is before we can determine whether or not they are being targeted.

The level of awareness about your brand can say a lot about your company. Most small to medium-sized businesses don’t have the level of brand recognition of something like Apple, but it never hurts to be known for what you do. It’s essential to understand the audience that recognizes your branding and how it can grow. But how do you measure the awareness of your brand? Below, we have a few tactics for measuring brand awareness. 

The most significant blind spot that companies have to deal with is understanding what their customer's journey is. What is it like to purchase your business? Understanding your customer's journey is a crucial part of improving the overall customer experience. Without this insight, you will never know the obstacles or challenges that your customers might be facing in their decision to make a purchase. You need to deeply understand what it is about your brand that attracts customers, and what could potentially turn them away. Essentially, you need to walk in their shoes. Below, we have five steps to consider when creating a customer journey map.