Let’s explore strategic marketing tactics used by global brands like Apple, Nike, and Spotify, and adapt them for small businesses. In my blog I will explain how to create emotional connections, community engagement, regional relevance, and personalised experiences to grow loyalty and reputation, regardless of budget size.

Have you checked in with your audience lately? Customer needs evolve over time, and it’s essential to stay ahead of these changes to maintain strong connections and effective marketing. In this post, I share how you can identify shifts in your audience's needs by analysing buying patterns, reading reviews, conducting surveys, and more.

In this post, we’ll walk through the key steps to developing an effective content marketing plan that aligns with your business goals and resonates with your audience, because they should always be the foundation of everything you do!

Marketing trends evolve quicker than ever; we’ve seen a massive change just since the pandemic! And brands constantly decide what trends align with their business goals and customer expectations. Here is a look at some key retail and consumer marketing trends and how to decide which ones are right for your business. 

To become an unforgettable brand, focus on authentic storytelling that resonates emotionally with your audience and reflects your core values.

Stories that can be easily re-told not only deepen customer loyalty but also turn your audience into passionate advocates who share your brand for you.

By consistently showing up with purpose-driven content, personal touches, and emotional connection, whether that’s joy, happiness, or inspiration, you build a brand that people remember, trust, and talk about.

The retail and consumer marketing landscape is constantly evolving, with changes in buying habits, shifts in social platform preferences and new trends influencing our behaviour all the time.

To keep your marketing strategy relevant, targeted and effective you need to review it regularly, understand how your campaigns are performing and evolve with your audience needs.

Here is a glimpse into my approach when creating a successful marketing strategy foundation.