Niche Marketing Plans

Marketing a Clock Dealers and Repair Business

There is little room for error in marketing a clock dealers and repair business in today's economy. Fortunately, we have the information you need to stay ahead of the curve and outperform the rest of the field.

If you are a business leader who sees marketing as a path to give your clock dealers and repair business a competitive advantage you're not alone.

Customer loyalty isn't what it used to be. Cash is king in today's marketplace, so your marketing plan needs to focus on value messages.

Hiring A Marketing Firm

Sooner or later, most clock dealers and repair business operations turn to marketing firms for guidance. Unless you have a marketing background, you won't be able to touch the ROI you'll receive from a professional firm. Does a marketing firm cost money? Sure, but not as much as you may think. When it's time to look for a marketing firm to represent your clock dealers and repair business, experience should trump other considerations. Marketing firms that lack industry experience are sometimes unfamiliar with competitive marketing channels and may not understand the value propositions that dominate industry messaging.

Email Campaigns

Today's consumers are extremely tech-savvy. They rely on social media and email to both receive and transmit brand messages. What does that mean for your company? It means the odds are in favor of email campaigns actually connecting with customers. In many clock dealers and repair businesses, the real challenge is compiling a substantive quantity of qualified email addresses. Premium mailing list providers can mitigate the cost and hassle of in-house list generation. More importantly, providers typically give business owner an assurance that their lists are accurate and up-to-date.

Broadcast Advertising

In an entertainment on-demand universe, broadcast TV and radio have been the big losers. However, it would be a mistake to discount broadcast advertising entirely. Many clock dealers and repair businesses continue to find ways to attract audiences to their brand through broadcast media. It's critical to understand the limits and opportunities available in today's broadcast advertising industry. One area in which marketers continue to have success is during drive times when large numbers of listeners still tune-in to local radio. When marketing clock dealers and repair businesses, the target audience is almost always local or regional. For broader reach, you'll likely need to look beyond broadcast venues and explore other online and offline marketing vehicles.

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