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For entrepreneurs and business-owners like you and me, we often hear the words “branding” and “marketing,” or even “brand marketing strategy” thrown around. Have you ever wondered exactly what those words mean, the difference between them, and how you can implement them? No worries! Read along to answer all those questions and to learn more about how to create a brand marketing strategy that actually grows your business and increases that ever-coveted Know-Like-Trust Factor!
Before we dive into the explanation of a brand marketing strategy, let’s clear up a few definitions first – “branding” and “marketing.”
In short, “branding is the process of giving a meaning to specific organization, company, products or services by creating and shaping a brand in consumers’ minds” (The Branding Journal).
People often view branding as one or two logos, and maybe a color palette. While those are very important components, it’s actually a little deeper than that. Building a brand focuses how you want your audience to experience your brand, what story you want to tell, and how you want your brand to be perceived.
Additionally, marketing is simply the steps you take to communicate your brand and the services / products your business offers. These are things like ad campaigns, social media, blogging, etc.
Now to the original question! A brand marketing strategy is a way to market your overall brand to your audience and therefore promote the services / products you offer. It’s a way to develop consumer awareness and confidence in your brand, and therefore trust in your offerings. Now before we go into the steps of developing a brand marketing strategy, I want to touch on why your branding should come first and foremost.
Before any business can develop their brand marketing strategy, they’ll first need to develop the brand itself. This will be the foundation of setting up the strategy for success.
First, and most importantly, developing your brand will create trust from your target audience. As humans, we typically don’t trust somebody we aren’t familiar with, and that goes for businesses, too. After all, you’re striving for that coveted Know-Like-Trust Factor!
Second, taking the time to develop your brand will make your target audience crystal clear, which will benefit you down the road. You want to know who you’re even marketing to, right?
Lastly, having a well-created brand will make your business easily recognizable from anywhere. The goal is to give your audience the ability to visually recognize your brand without having to think or read the name. Things like colors, logos, typography, are just a few of the elements that contribute to this.
“But Karlie, how do I even create a brand marketing strategy?” No worries, it’s simpler than you might think! Brand marketing isn’t just for the big corporations – it’s also for the small business owner or solopreneuer!
Like I explained before, your very first step should be creating your brand. This is where you’ll determine how you want your brand to look, how you want your audience to feel when experiencing your brand, and how to make your business stand out. Below are a few questions you might want to consider during this process (psst, I might have pulled these from my down brand strategy client questionnaire!)
Because this can be a complex and detailed process, I recommend hiring a professional designer who knows what to do with the answers to those questions. Luckily for you, that’s kinda my thing! I partner with creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners like you to create a visually stunning brand presence that makes you utterly unforgettable. If you’re curious, click here to take a peek at my services and what I can do for your business!
Before you can market your brand, you’ll need to know exactly who your target audience is. This will help you know how to speak, where to market, and what to say. Below are a couple more questions from my client questionnaire to help you get started:
Now that you have a good picture on who your target market is, you need to determine exactly where you’re going to market to them. Use these questions to figure out what you should focus on for your brand marketing strategy:
Throughout your brand marketing journey, you need to be aware of what is working for your business. What are people responding well to? What isn’t working very well? How can you adapt to maximize the growth of your brand? Make sure to periodically check in with these questions so you have a clear vision of where you need to go!
All in all, creating a brand marketing strategy doesn’t have to be intimidating! It’s all about determining how you want your business to be perceived and implementing that into how you market! But remember: the success you see in your marketing strategies depends on how thorough you are in the beginning! And if you need any help, well you know where to find me 😉
Feeling overwhelmed, conflicted, or intimidated by the thought of branding? You're in the perfect place. I’m Karlie, and as the creative behind K Made Design Co., I breathe life into brands for visionary entrepreneurs like you every day. My role is to spotlight what makes you distinct and then propel you to stand out in your industry.
Your reputation is pivotal, and I’ve heard through the grapevine that the quality leads you're seeking are scrutinizing yours. A piecemealed brand does no justice to your meticulously crafted client experience, services, and business structure. It’s time to align your external brand image with the exceptional quality of your services.
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