It’s easy to be apathetic, got to grab them by the balls!
Focused on the company not the customer
Not clear enough what people need to do
Language too technical
Not persistent enough. How many times do you need to ‘touch’ someone with marketing. Integrate it. Don’t rely on one method alone
Confusing - too many propositions. Did I tell you about …
No clear focus or goal
Customer profile not thought through so ends up being irrelevant
Design failed to send out the right signals Clown pic?
Leaflet when it should be a brochure. Let the copy and purpose dictate the format, not the budget!!!
What do you need to produce? Revisit later whether what you need is actually what you need…
What do you need to produce? Revisit later whether what you need is actually what you need…
Why do you need this piece of marketing literature?
People always underestimate time needed for copy and design. Leave yourself plenty of time so you’re not rushing…
exercise
More business? How much more?
How can you quantify?
Extra resources? Capabilities and budget yourself?
BREAK?
When it comes to marketing propositions most customers are asking left ‘so what’? Lousy propositions lead to lousy marketing and fewer sales. Your proposition needs to break through the clutter and demand the attention of your customer. A strong clear proposition is the driver for marketing communications that deliver increased sales and response. The Institute of Direct Marketing
What motivates people to buy - greed or desperation usually! Why would they buy in this marketplace? Why are your products or services essential to your clients during this recession?
What do they need right now? More time? Business? Sales? Staff? Fun????
What do they expect of your business?
Who are your competitors. How are you different?
What are the benefits of what you do. Which ones are relevant to your target audience? Which ones are relevant to this recession?
What do they need to know?
What do you want me to know? Pad out your headline, support it
Must have it now! Nice idea - do I really want/ need it?
How can I be sure I’m not making a mistake?
Clever formats will cut through the clutter
Design, finish etc
10 mins. Brainstorming. What’s right, what’s wrong with this letter?
USING DESIGN TO IMPROVE THE ‘PULL’ OF YOUR MARKETING
Two thirds of businesses that don’t use design have to compete on price.
How much your turnover will increase by for every £100 you spend on design The Design Council
Use design to evoke emotion
Use design to your target audience
Design increases how professional you’ll look
Use photographs
Image should reflect what you’re selling
Clear call to action
Sell a lifestyle as well as a product
Always, always keep your literature on brand
Who else is talking to these people? How do they do it? What works and what doesn’t?
Use audience profile to find similar people. No point in mailing to randoms!