The First Step in a Brand Campaign is to be Deep with your Target Audience.
Date your clients. We talk about building a relationship and connecting with prospects, but simply put, you have to take them out for a date. You can’t get personal information if you just knock at the door with a clipboard and start asking about their greatest ambition in life. You need to woo them first and earn their trust. The key to this is to value your clients and see them as the most precious thing for your business, because they are.
There are different types of clients, and what works for one may not work for another. Committing time and effort is essential to get personal and learn what they like. This is a continuous process, not something you do for a week before moving on. This first step for a successful campaign requires consistency, not in footsteps, but in dance steps. It is romantic, and it flows with the rhythm. The first step is where you get to know each other, and in the following steps, you become the one leading your partner.
Your clients are the very reason your business continues to exist. They are at the core of why businesses and agencies put so much effort into crafting the right message, ensuring quality products and services, and creating memorable experiences. So, before we ask how the clients and consumers perceive your brand, we must first ask ourselves how we view them. Do we see them as important?
That shift in perspective creates a ripple effect in how we strategize and execute campaign messaging. “Dating” the target audience involves various techniques, such as in-depth research, surveys, and focus groups. These methods are excellent for gaining valuable insights, and this information guides the direction of your campaign.
At Hartman, we treat our clients with respect and compassion. Our team focuses on collaboration and building strong relationships with our partners to produce campaigns that resonate deeply with people.
References:
- https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/target-audience-in-marketing
- https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/insights/why-is-it-important-to-know-your-target-audience
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/markevans/2013/03/20/the-importance-of-really-knowing-your-target-audiences/
- https://www.marketingevolution.com/marketing-essentials/target-audience
- https://www.lpcentre.com/articles/understanding-your-target-audience-the-first-step-in-successful-marketing