The act of setting foot in a physical store or better known as “traditional shopping,” is slowly becoming a thing of the past, with the introduction of e-commerce and online shopping. Traditional means of shopping have had to adapt their sales and marketing strategies in order to further entice consumers through their doors in the hope of making a sale. This digital transformation has become an experimental system of data-driven merchandise and cashier-less checkouts, whilst still trying to...
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The short and sweet response? Big yay. If you operate as a business, regardless of the scale or timeframe of operation, you should have a LinkedIn Business Profile. LinkedIn is the largest network in the world for businesses and professionals alike. There are numerous benefits that help to establish connections as well as building and fostering business relationships. The key to a successful LinkedIn Profile is simply to keep it updated with the latest news and products/services relevant to...
Visual stimulation is one of the most engaging senses that the consumer can comprehend, therefore, much like people base their opinions of others on their first outward appearance, consumers do the same when deciding to engage with a brand. A brand's image is incredibly important as it will determine whether potential relationships will be forged between the brand and the consumer. The first image or impression you leave with the consumer should be a positive one. This will draw them back to...
It is becoming increasingly difficult to be absolutely authentic in today’s advertising industry, where most followers can be bought & algorithms are set in place to push the bar higher for those with the highest bid. All this suggests that advertising & marketing are a continuous state of change, amongst all the new marketing avenues, it is imperative to remain as authentic to the brand as possible. Do away with what you ‘think’ matters & rather focus on what matters to your consumer. Luckily,...
What makes a person buy one brand over another? Why would a person opt for a Coke over a Pepsi? Is it the taste? The exterior packaging? Or maybe even the price? These are numerous possible factors that could potentially sway people into buying the way they do. These motivators are defined in consumer psychology. As a brand, it is important to delve into consumer psychology as it can assist in helping figure out how to sell a product. Firstly, we must understand that people are motivated to...