Get Ahead of the Competition in 2023
2023 offers a fresh start with renewed focus. While we can’t foresee every obstacle our business will face this upcoming year, there are still steps that can be taken to ensure its success. A savvy approach to marketing is key for any forward-looking strategy and could pave the way towards an exciting future in the New Year.
A smart marketing plan will help you get ahead of the competition and make opportunities out of challenges. Here’s what to look out for in 2023.
Inclusivity and Diversity
Stand out from the rest by making your user experience more personalised and engaging.
Can your customer see and hear themselves represented in your branding? A lot of progress has been made in more inclusive representation over the past few years, which is now extending into media planning too. It’s not enough to just hear and see themselves, your customers want to feel familiar and connected to your brand. Be mindful of this in your marketing strategy.
Channels
Create a marketing plan that speaks to your target audience by understanding how they prefer to be reached. Establishing communication strategies tailored for them is key in generating the desired response. To stay afloat in the ever-evolving digital space, you need to ensure your content is visible where customers are consuming most. Short video segments have quickly become kings of social networks and they're now making their presence felt within marketing solutions too.
Start exploring and learning how video could optimise your business plan in 2023.
Clarity
Not only do you need clarity amidst the uncertainty to move your business forward, you need clarity and simplicity to attract your customers' attention. Crystal-clear messaging is the hallmark of successful marketing. When you communicate clearly, your audience will respond positively and be more engaged with your brand. And when it comes to copy, less is more: clear, concise copy is key to communicating with your target audience to compete with the demands of social media marketing.
Gen Z
Highly collaborative, self reliant and pragmatic: the post millennial, Gen Z generation are likely to be your younger target audience, but how well do you know them and understand them as a consumer?
Generation Z have grown up in an era of unprecedented access to information, enabling them to stand out with distinct identities and hold close, their values on diversity. To create meaningful marketing strategies that will truly resonate, businesses must not only be aware of the places where Gen Zs thrive but also strive to comprehend the world they inhabit. Be open-minded towards different perspectives. Show curiosity about technology advancements as well as attending networking events or online communicate channels which are popular with your younger audience. With these insights in mind, you're ready navigate this new generation's ever changing environment.
Feeling ready to get your 2023 marketing strategy in place? Not sure where to begin? Contact us to discuss your 2023 marketing plan here