Wednesday, January 4, 2012

What Bill Cosby Knows About Marketing and Advertising

By: Cynti Oshin
Director Client Services/Business Development


Recently, I was reading posts from allthatinspires.me and came across this, presumably from Bill Cosby. 

So very true.  

Not only does this resonate with me personally, but also in my role as a brand strategist.   It is imperative for brands to understand that not all products or services are for everyone.  At Stanton & Everybody, together with our clients, we work to keep this at top of mind.  For instance, Barrier Motors is clear that they have a very specific customer who can afford a more upscale brand of auto.  To pretend to be an option for anyone else would only frustrate that consumer when he or she entered the showroom to find out the trek was a waste of time. Northside Shoes understands that to try to attract an audience looking for a highly technical climbing shoe would lack integrity and frustrate this consumer.  Northside delivers a well priced, quality outdoor shoe for all ages, helping families afford to get outdoors.  Not a shoe to help you climb Mt. Everest.

In the end, when you know who your customer is, you are able to speak directly to them with integrity and clarity.  When you are able to create a marketing/advertising strategy that clearly communicates who you are, what you do and why it matters to your customer, you will build loyalty and ultimately advocacy – with your customers spreading the word about your product or service. 

And when that happens, it’s a magical thing.

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