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Marketing an Interior Design and Decorating Business

The task of promoting an interior design and decorating business has to receive the highest priority in your organization. But what marketing techniques and strategies are successful in the current economy?

The promotional strategy for an interior design and decorating business has historically adapted to changes in consumer buying patterns and the market itself.

So what separates the best interior design and decorating businesses from average companies? Surprisingly, the ability to create clear brand messages often outweighs product quality and other considerations.

Building A Community Around Your Brand

Social media is an up and coming marketing channel, primarily because it coalesces a community around brands. Although they invest heavily in other marketing channels, most interior design and decorating businesses need to do a better job connecting with their customers. Direct mail campaigns featuring mailing lists from a reliable list partner can jumpstart a social media drive by expanding your customer base and alerting them to your social media presence.

Do We Really Need A Logo?

Logo development in an interior design and decorating business is a big deal. We live in a visual world and logos are tangible expressions of your organization's key messages. Logos aren't something that can be changed overnight so it's important to put some thought into logo design. With a lot riding on a logo, it's worth the investment to hire a professional marketing and design firm for your logo needs.

Leveraging Print Ads

Print advertising has been a marketing staple for interior design and decorating businesses. Historically, Gutenberg's invention has been used for a broad range of commercial and promotional applications. But although businesses have more promotional options than ever before, there are many attractive venues for featuring your interior design and decorating business in printed media. These days, the key to effective print advertising is to align the publication with your business goals and ROI requirements.

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