Archive for August, 2007

Advertising in Asheville, NC Part 2: Keys for a Successful Ad Campaign

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

So far we have discussed two important keys to creating and executing a successful advertising campaign: Key 1-Complete market research and consider all of your advertising options and Key 2-Understand how branding is a part of your advertising goals. In addition to these there are other ideas to consider as well if you want to receive the highest return on your advertising investment.

Key 3: Consistency! Consistency! Consistency!

Advertising in Asheville isn’t always easy.  We are a small city with a lot of great companies located within the Asheville metro region.  If you want to have the competitive edge you will make sure your advertising is consistent with the rest of your marketing efforts.  As I mentioned in my previous post Advertising in Asheville, NC Part 1 branding is part of the goal of advertising.  In order for your branding to succeed your message and image must be consistent in your ads, brochures, web site, business cards, seminars, public relations and anything else you place in the public eye about your company.  If your advertising campaign in Asheville is easily related to your brochures, web site and other marketing materials through visual and verbal consistency you will make the lasting impression you need to increase your profits.

Key 4: Clearly Define Your Advertising Message

You know your business better than anyone else, but does your target market know your business?  Your advertising message must be in perfect alignment with your marketing and branding plan.  If it is aligned and you are still having trouble then ask yourself the tough questions.  Do you know your target audience? Does your message appeal to your target audience?  Does your message motivate potential customers to buy?  If you can’t answer these questions you may want to reevaluate your approach and invest in thorough market research.

In addition to these general advertising tips, web design also plays an important role in your advertising strategies.  To learn more about web design and its relationship to advertising continue reading our series of advertising blog posts Advertising in Asheville, NC Part 3.

Advertising in Asheville, NC Part 1: Keys for a Successful Ad Campaign

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Advertising has become a different industry during the last ten years. Technology has taken a front seat in all aspects of PR, advertising and marketing whether you are in a small city like Asheville, North Carolina or a large city like Atlanta, Georgia. Hiring a company that offers technological, advertising and marketing expertise is essential to the success of your advertising efforts. If you are looking to create a successful advertising campaign in the Asheville area or outside of Western North Carolina here are some tips that can get your started on the right track.

Key 1: Consider All of Your Advertising Options and Do Your Homework!
In Asheville there are many places to advertise your products and services. Internet networks, radio stations, TV stations and various daily, weekly and monthly publications will all attempt to sell you ad space and airtime to market your business, but advertiser beware! Most of these advertising mediums will send a member of their own sales staff to assist you. It is better to hire an advertising company that keeps your bottom line as the number 1 priority. A professional advertising company will research your target markets, help you develop a branding and marketing campaign that can be reflected in your ads and then help you make educated decisions about which publications, stations and web sites will work best. Market knowledge and research can make or break an advertising campaign.

Key 2: The Relationship Between Branding and Advertising in Asheville

In the past marketing formulas assumed that if a company flooded the market with a message sales would increase, but in 2007 the sheer number of media outlets and communication technologies makes it impossible to flood the market without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you place ads in various print publications locally in Asheville or nationally, the advertising purpose usually begins as branding, not sales. To achieve financial success you must contact and retain new customers all the time. In order for the customer to buy they have to recognize your company and make a connection. This connection is created through both branding and advertising. Do not expect many direct sales from your print advertising campaign, but remember you are branding the company every time your ad appears and is seen by potential customers.

Want to learn more about advertising in Asheville and the principles of a great ad campaign? Continue reading our blog posts series Advertising in Asheville, NC.


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