Every marketing plan should start with an overarching, ‘big picture’ strategy to ensure the correct audience is being targeted, the budget is being used wisely across mediums that produce opportunities and everyone within your business is privy to and educated on how to capitalize on the marketing efforts. Integrated Marketing When approaching your marketing plan, …
It’s a great feeling when you get positive feedback in life. Whether it’s kudos on a job well done, a compliment on the way you look or a ‘thank you’ for a good deed accomplished. The same feeling applies to your practice, except it doesn’t have to be a passing note of gratitude. Testimonials are …
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Welcome to 2013, another year and 365 more opportunities to make marketing work for you. There are many mediums that compete for your overall budget and with all of the options available from direct mail to print to digital, how do you know which marketing tactics are best for your practice? We’ll explore the difference …
Since the holiday season is upon us, I began thinking that if I could give a marketing themed gift to all of our Associates, what would I choose? [Yes, these are the types of thoughts a marketing nerd has on a daily basis!] One of the most important components to any marketing plan is the …
When marketing, we often focus on obtaining new customers, obsess about how much we are spending doing so and analyze the return on investment [ROI] with extreme scrutiny. All of this is exactly what we should be doing. However, while we spend time and money on attracting new customers – which is important in order …
In today’s marketing world, multi-media integration has the potential to be broader, deeper and more powerful than ever before. Instead of looking for “the next shiny object,” or “the silver bullet” (which don’t exist, by the way), think about how you can build a strong marketing presence by leveraging several media outlets – that have …
“People who don’t take risks make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes per year.” – Peter Druker
On my way to Atlanta this week for on business, I started thinking about fear. For me, fear of flying is right up there at the top. And for the masses, there are so many fears that there are even scientific names for them: arachnophobia (fear of spiders), coulrophobia (fear of clowns), acrophobia (fear of heights) and even panphobia (the fear of everything). Luckily fear of marketing isn’t widespread enough to justify an official name!
But what about those business owners that are “afraid of marketing?” I’ve seen it time and time again across different industries where decision makers are so consumed by fear of marketing that they don’t do anything; they let fear take over and paralyze their otherwise good business instincts. They are so afraid to make “the wrong choice” that no choice and no momentum is the outcome. Peter Drucker, influential writer and management consultant, said, “People who don’t take risks make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes per year.” The question is not will you make a mistake – at some point you will – the question is, what’s the alternative? Do you invest in marketing with a defined strategy and an expected return or do nothing? The choice is yours.
Let’s face it, there are no guarantees in life, but if you don’t get in the game, you’ll certainly never win. What if I told you that trying some form of marketing – even if it’s conservative – will help you grown your business? Seems like a no-brainer, right? But fear of the unknown often holds otherwise savvy and confident business owners back.
A great way to overcome the fear of marketing is to become educated on what works in your industry, holding fast to a frequent and consistent plan and tracking your return on investment (ROI). As humans, we tend to fear what we don’t understand, so educate yourself on marketing and it will become more approachable. Talk to your peers, do some research, consult with a marketing professional (like me!) and read blogs (like you are doing right now!).
For the most part, we confront and overcome our fears. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have sat on a plane this week. And if all else fails, just be brave. It helped me conquer my 30,000 feet jitters!
General questions about marketing? Contact Keara M. Piekanski, AHAA Marketing Manager at kpiekanski@ahaanet.com
The trend towards integrating digital media into one’s marketing plan is definitely on the uptick in the Audiology world and curiosity is piquing regarding social media forums. As I speak with Associates daily, it’s inevitable that questions arise on social media, which is a wonderful! Last year at this time, I was begging business owners …
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By now, you probably have a pretty good idea of your current target audience’s preferences, characteristics and what makes them tick. But what about the next generation of customers? Your upcoming target audience – the Baby Boomers – is different from the current 65+ market. The defining attitude and lifestyle of the Boomer population (broadly …
Because you are reading this, it’s indicative of your passion for information and “knowledge is power” mindset. It also shows that you understand your competitive advantage! Many people view themselves as overly busy, stretched-too-thin business owners and leaders, who often don’t allow themselves the luxury of reading for business, pleasure, or at all. Wouldn’t your …
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