Consumer Brain Insights for Effective Marketing

The Triune Brain in Marketing

Reptilian Brain: Survival Instincts

This is the oldest part of the brain, responsible for survival functions and instinct. It reacts to sensory stimuli and seeks to avoid pain and gain pleasure.

Marketing Application: Address consumers’ most fundamental needs and fears. Messages should emphasize security, safety, and basic necessities.

Example: Limited-time offers or highlighting the reliability and durability of a product can trigger feelings of security in the consumer.

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Social Media Strategy: Metrics, Goals & Client Management

Goals of a Social Media Plan (SMP)

  • Identify key factors in implementing a social media plan.
  • Apply different metrics to evaluate the success of a social media strategy.

Business Goals (Profitability)

Cost-Effectiveness

Ensuring operations are financially efficient.

Client Value

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

General Formula: Customer Lifetime Value = Customer Value × Average Customer Lifespan

Customer Value: Represents how much value a customer brings to the business over a specific time period.

Formula:

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PRSP: Advancing Poverty Reduction Strategies Globally

The Impact of PRSP on Global Poverty Reduction

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) approach is well-established in many countries and has been linked with major advances in identifying countries with programs, helping the fight against poverty figure prominently in policy discussions and promoting a more open dialogue. On 31 August 2005, the IMF Executive Board had reviewed 49 PRSPs, and 11 countries had completed their PRSPs. In these countries, attention is now focused on the effective

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Media Planning and Programmatic Advertising Essentials

Media Planning Process

A. Briefing and Objectives

The goal is to identify growth drivers, with the objectives and KPIs as the results of this stage.

Three elements of the Business Analysis to achieve the goals:

  • Client Briefing Analysis
  • Analysis of Past Experiences
  • Business Analysis – SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats)

It is important for the advertiser to define SMART objectives. You have to take into account the communication objectives that are:

  • Knowledge (visibility)
  • Attitude (engagement
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Distribution Channel Strategies: Wholesale, Retail & Market Coverage

Strategy for Position and Role in the Distribution Channel:

  • Wholesale: Self-cash and carry or wholesale (Makro), Rack-jobbers or wholesalers shelf.
  • Retail-Convenience: (OPENCOR)-free establishments or Duty Free Shop (located in shopping areas or international seaports and airports).
  • Other: Brokers, commission agents, traveling salespersons.

Commercial Formats:

  • Independent: Independent retailers, independent wholesalers.
  • Spatial Association:
    • Shopping centers open (Terrace Center)
    • Shopping center closed:
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Mastering Public Relations: Strategy, Tactics & Fields

PR Fundamentals: Fields, Goals & Activities

Fields of Professional Practice

Public Relations (PR) operates across various domains, each with a specific focus and goals:

  • Corporate Communication: Managing both internal and external messaging to ensure alignment with the organization’s vision and objectives.
  • Crisis Communication: Preparing and executing strategies to protect and restore an organization’s reputation during crises.
  • Media Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with
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