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Marketing an Insurance Information and Referral Services Business
You're heavily invested in the success of your insurance information and referral services business and failure isn't an option. That means you'll also need to invest yourself in the strategies and techniques it takes to effectively market your brand in the marketplace.
Marketing an insurance information and referral services business can be challenging, especially for business owners who lack a marketing background.
As a business owner, you probably already have a firm grasp of basic marketing concepts. But to rise to the top of the industry, you'll need to gain a deeper understanding of the marketing tactics competitive insurance information and referral services businesses utilize in the marketplace.
Managing Negative Publicity
Not sure how to handle negative PR? You're not alone. It's a probably faced by many insurance information and referral services businesses. The worst way to handle negative buzz is to put off developing a response until reporters are pounding on your door, demanding a comment from a company spokesperson. At Gaebler, we advise our business partners to have an updated crisis response plan in place at all times. Mailing list providers can also provide quick access to accurate mailing lists, an important consideration if your crisis response plan contains a direct mail component.
Give Word of Mouth Marketing a Try
Word of mouth advertising is a marketing principle that has never gone out of style. It's no surprise that insurance information and referral services businesses rely on a certain amount of word of mouth marketing buzz to communicate brand values and product messaging.
Many business owners mistakenly believe that word of mouth is largely outside of their control, when in fact, networking and other strategies can significantly increase the amount of buzz that is generated about your brand. Before you get started, take some time to learn the basics of word of mouth marketing -- while it sounds simple, word of mouth is more art than science.
Industry Resources
Lone rangers don't survive long in an insurance information and referral services business. Although there is a tendency to believe that the challenges you face are unique to your business, your competitors face many of the same marketing hurdles and obstacles. To overcome those obstacles, you'll need to tap into industry resources. Trade associations, business networks, and other venues usually offer resources to help you improve your marketing skills. If possible, establish a mentoring relationship with an experienced industry veteran.
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