Marketing Tactics for Niche Markets
Marketing a Landfill and Transfer Station
There is little room for error in marketing a landfill and transfer station in today's economy. Fortunately, we have the information you need to stay ahead of the curve and outperform the rest of the field.
Struggling to find the right combination of marketing strategies and tactics for your landfill and transfer station? That's becoming a common theme these days, especially in this market sector.
Top performers habitually integrate sound marketing concepts with market demands.
Loss Leaders
Smart landfill and transfer station understand that more customers will walk through the door if a few products are priced at less than full retail value. When applied skillfully, a loss leader marketing strategy can lead to overall gains in revenue. But to be effective, loss leader marketing requires planning, especially in product selection and price points. For the majority of landfill and transfer station, the real benefits of loss leaders emerge through the careful marketing of other products, usually offered at a much higher margin. Whenever possible, piggyback a loss leader approach with the purchase of bulk merchandise that can be bought at a discount.
Staffing Expertise
Right out of the gate, you are going to have to make an informed decision about who will be responsible for marketing your product offerings and your brand. For many business owners, in-house staffing is attractive because it can (theoretically) be performed by current employees and can give the owner more control over the process. To maintain marketing momentum, many landfill and transfer station enlist the assistance of external marketing professionals. In addition to delivering a better overall outcome, marketing firms bring an objective perspective to your strategy and key messaging.
Public Relations Strategies
Public relations is more subtle, but no less powerful than a full-blown marketing push. If you want to send unrestricted marketing messages to your audience, buy a mailing list and perform a direct mail campaign. But if your strategy calls for sophistication, media buy-in and thought leadership, hire a PR consultant. The art of storytelling is a core PR competency. Storylines need to be believable and objective while communicating your brand's strengths and value proposition.
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