While it\u2019s relatively simple to just perform SEO and generate traffic from search engines, most of the time you\u2019ll be getting sterile traffic that really doesn\u2019t help build your brand. Word of mouth is the most important form of advertising. While you do want any potential customers to use or buy your products and services, what you really want is for people to be talking about you, telling their friends about you, and spreading your message.<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> A case study from Zomato India<\/em> showed that humorous social media posts increased mentions by 10X within 48 hours without paid media.<\/p>\n Sounds great\u2026 but\u2026 how do you create a marketing buzz?<\/p>\n Here are 8 tried and true tactics<\/strong> that can be employed when trying to create a marketing buzz around a product, service, or website.<\/p>\n Using the internet, it\u2019s possible to maximize low-cost PR campaigns using press release services from websites like PRWeb and Free Press Release. A well-received press release can be one of the easiest ways to get your marketing campaign going viral. Be sure to check out Writing an Effective Press Release if you\u2019re going to use this method.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> Startups like UrbanClap (now Urban Company)<\/em> used press releases during funding announcements to attract media coverage and early customers.<\/p>\n Bloggers are a critical part of creating a marketing buzz. What could be better when trying to get people to spread the word than having bloggers write about your brand? The downside is that bloggers often only write about what they feel like writing about. One thing you can do is contact bloggers who have written about products or services similar to yours in the past and see if you can arrange a review.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> Indian skincare brand Mamaearth<\/em> used micro-influencer blogs to reach moms; this was a major driver of their early adoption.<\/p>\n Trying to create a buzz about your product or service without using social media spells certain disaster these days. Over the last half decade, social media has grown to epic proportions with nearly all internet users using one social site or another. It\u2019s important to identify your brand using social media and keep your fans and followers engaged. Sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube can enhance your branding with a personal touch that keeps your customer base close at hand.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> Small caf\u00e9s in Delhi used reels during COVID to promote takeout; several reported 30\u201350% sales increase in 2 months.<\/p>\n Tried and true, advertising always plays a key role in brand recognition as well as creating a buzz. It\u2019s important to identify potential advertising opportunities that are tailored to your brand. One good place to begin is Google Ads where you can review different sites based on various criteria to select a match that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> A classic case is Myntra<\/em>, which used retargeting ads to comeback from cart abandonment, boosting sales dramatically.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not using mobile devices as part of a successful marketing strategy, you\u2019re missing out on one of the fastest-growing segments of internet activity. Two ways to exploit this emerging market are by creating a mobile version of your website and\/or creating a specialized app for your brand.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> Domino’s India<\/em> shifted focus from web orders to app-based orders and grew revenue 70% from mobile alone.<\/p>\n Nothing works better to reach potential customers than holding a contest or sweepstakes. While they can be very effective, the downside is that a majority of the people who sign up will have no other interest in your brand other than what they might be able to get for free. This is why it\u2019s important to subscribe entrants into an opt-in email list for future marketing efforts.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> Local D2C brands often giveaway sample packs; many later convert 5\u201315% of participants into paying customers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not building an email marketing list for your brand, you might as well forget ever creating real buzz. Email marketing has proven very effective and the potential to reach customers is unparalleled. If you\u2019re doing any type of email marketing, you\u2019ll want to make sure you respect your recipients and allow them to opt-out. It is also recommended to use a service such as Aweber to maximize receipt rate and help track campaigns.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\n1. Write a Press Release<\/h2>\n
\n2. Engage Bloggers<\/h2>\n
\n3. Use Social Media<\/h2>\n
\n4. Advertise on Websites<\/h2>\n
\n5. Mobile Marketing<\/h2>\n
\n6. Contests and Sweepstakes<\/h2>\n
\n7. Email Marketing<\/h2>\n