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Building a marketing message for a product or company is a challenge. Dr. Milton Erickson had an idea about it Our challenge, marketers, is to build an accurate, sharp message that engages with the target audience. There are so many messages we create. the company's messaging product’s messaging, value proposition, company’s message to the employees, communication message, promotional messages.   and the list goes on But how can we create a message that is so sharp and creates curiosity, a call to action, and engages with the target audience? It's a challenging task . One of the interesting models, I have been exposed to during my career is the Ericsson model. Named after Dr. Milton Erickson. Erickson became known in the world of therapy, as the new approach to hypnosis . Which means, he believed in storytelling to make a change . This model is based on neurological studies of left and right hemisphere brain functions . The left hemisphere processes information

whether you need to build a narrative, product marketing title, or something else,  you need the 4MAT Whenever I talk to one of my colleagues, marketers, about building the story or message for a product or company, the question always arises - how to start ? Building a narrative is never a simple task. Even the best storyteller would say that. The question always arises - how do I translate this message into the market. How do I make the story accurate, so that the target audience understands it, and gets excited about it? There is no simple or uniform formula to build the story the narrative. After writing hundreds of marketing articles, value propositions, product positioning, and messages for companies I worked for. I can tell you honestly, this is definitely something that isn’t structured or easy. A few years ago, I came across an interesting model of how to build a lecture structure using NLP the approach, which I think was a good way to start. So, here's th

Today marketing is known as an advanced blend of strategy and technology, however, it hasn’t always been this way. The history of marketing as we know it began with the humble beginnings of simply trying to sell goods and services . Attempts to accomplish this may be as old as civilization itself. Some believe it started with trying to presents goods in a certain way for trading. The effort to develop persuasive communications for selling goods and services has been around since ancient times. This activity may not have been recognized as marketing then, but it was a developing idea . Concept of Marketing The idea of marketing as it is understood in the modern era began during the time of the Industrial Revolution. This period spanned the late 18th century and lasted long into the 19th century. It was a time of rapid social change motivated by innovations in the scientific and technological industries . It was during the Industrial Revolution that purchasing goods began to

Knowing how the mind processes information and images can help marketers build the right message. In the movie  Groundhog Day,  Bill Murray’s character, Phil, must repeatedly face Ned, an obnoxious man attempting to sell him life insurance. Ned is so obtuse (although perhaps deliberately so) that he seems utterly oblivious to the fact that Phil has no wish to talk to him. Arguably, most people are not as dense as Ned is, but some are certainly more skilled than others at reading non-verbal cues. This skill is valuable in any area of life but is especially valuable for those involved in marketing. Because one of its main focuses is on communication, training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is something that can help marketers increase their level of rapport with their customers. By studying NLP, you can learn “principles that turn you into a more powerful, confident and flexible communicator.” What Is NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a discipline that analyz

Marketers feel like they have to try everything and stay ahead of all the trends. Here are some answers for 2020 The world of marketing continues to evolve every year, and 2019 was no different. But with more marketing channels comes more confusion about where to invest limited budgets for the greatest return. Even as digital channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO) continue to grow, “old-school” channels like direct mail and email still thrive because they still deliver results. Twenty-two marketing experts and practitioners recently responded to a survey about what to expect in marketing for 2020. Interestingly, when asked which marketing channel was used most in their business during 2019, nearly two-thirds said social media. In fact, no other marketing channel got more than one vote except for email, which only received three votes. In 2020, though, marketers expect to branch out. At least half of the respondents indicated that they expect to use

How to develop your storytelling skills to elevate your brand and connect to your audience Storytelling is the process of using fact and narrative to communicate something to your audience. Some stories are factual, and some are embellished or improvised to better explain the core message. Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool for you to add to your proverbial marketing tool belt. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide, to help you discover and master storytelling and weave gorgeous, compelling tales for your audience. The Storytelling Process storytelling is an art. Like art, storytelling requires creativity, vision, and skill. It also requires practice. Painters, sculptors, sketch artists, and potters all follow their own creative processes when producing their art. It helps them know where to start, how to develop their vision, and how to perfect their practice over time. The same goes for storytelling … especially for businesses writing stories. Why is this p

Successful products require successful product marketing strategies. A strategy which ensures the product meets customers’ needs, position it in the market appropriately and have a plan to get the word out. Most product marketing strategies begin with an idea or concept, then move into various stages of development that can include market testing, setting pricing, training a sales force, and executing the promotion. The product marketing strategy encompasses every department in a corporation from engineering and design to distribution and sales. In fact, according to Media Relations Agency, 80% of new products fail. But why? Well, failure could be due to several factors: Lack of understanding of the market Lack of understanding of the buyer Lack of communication Ineffective product marketing strategy Here are the key elements of a strong product marketing strategy:  Target Market According to Cintell, high-performing companies are 2.3 times more likely to research