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4 UNCONVENTIONAL MARKETING TIPS TO TRY

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We all know that sometimes to
succeed you sometimes have to try new things that might not exactly follow the
norm. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel
agency, thus shares 4 unconventional tips to employ in your marketing efforts.

DON’T KEEP UP WITH YOUR
COMPETITION
You should create your own
playing field, rather than playing on the one set for you by your competitors.
While you should keep an eye on the competition, you shouldn’t get caught up in
it. Rather than worrying so much about your competitors marketing tactics and
solely trying to compete with theirs, understand and focus also on what works
for your customers and your brand; and tailor your marketing tactics to the
individuality of your firm. Your marketing tactics should be strong enough to
compete with your competitors, but that shouldn’t be the only focus. Remember,
your audience should lead what you are doing, not your competitors.
PLANT A PURPLE SEED
Don’t engage in marketing
practices for traditional or sentimental purposes. You should constantly review
your tactics to determine the ones that actually work. Focus on the practices
that work and let go of the ones that are not so effective, even if they have
become a sort of tradition for you. Think strategically and think digitally, don’t
just do what comes easily. Learn to plant purple seeds, because it is these
seeds that will drive people to action.
Purple seeds once planted in the
minds of your prospects make them think 3 things: Your product/service is
word-class and will do what you say it will; your product/service is different
from any other they have tried; and your product is ‘a prize to be won’ because
not everyone can have it. Get your prospects to think any of these three
thoughts and you are sure to drive them to action. Get them to think all three
and well… you know the rest.
MAKE YOUR BUSINESS CARD UNIQUE
It is known that in marketing,
asking your customers to help with referrals is a smart decision. However, it
does not always work. When asking your customers for referrals, it helps to
give them your card. But when you give them your card, the content of your card
should not only include the conventional details, if you want it to be
effective. Aside your name, a brief description of your services and your phone
number, your card should additionally include a short note positioning your
product/service as a ‘prize to be won’. This note should be strong enough to
give you a competitive advantage and stand you out as different.
Read below the excerpt of a short
note written on the business card of a marketing executive:
“You won’t find me on the
internet…on social media…or anywhere else. And that’s on purpose. I don’t work
with anybody new unless a client I respect vouches for them. You have now
earned my complete trust and that’s why I’m giving you full access to this
card. If you need any marketing services – call my personal number any time
(24/7) and I’ll make you a priority and instantly take out any ‘marketing
fires’ you may have. Thank you.”
TRY TO CONTROL THE ENTIRE PROCESS
It is important to try to remain
in control of the entire process without at any point killing your leverage;
especially for those in client services, where the client usually has all the
power during the sales process. Try flipping the script and avoid losing your
leverage at every point. Try to control as much of the process as you can, and
in the process take calculated risks to remain in control. In the end, let the
pitch feel more like a negotiation leading to something like a partnership. Let
it feel different and leave an impression on your client(s). Avoid looking like
just another person selling another service.

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