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How to Capitalize on a Long Term Marketing Program

02.14.2017 | Content Marketing and Strategy

How to Capitalize on a Long Term Marketing ProgramMost companies know the value of investing in a long-term marketing program but some are confused on where to start, what to consider, and how to do it right.

Instead of putting your business on hold to become a marketing expert, our Houston digital marketing agency can give you a taste of the advice we routinely share with our clients. For additional guidance tailored to your particular business, contact Marketing Refresh Today!

Identify What You Want to Achieve

You can’t win a race if you don’t know where the finish line is. And you can’t create a marketing plan without any business goals.

 

Ask yourself the following:

  • Do I need to create brand awareness?
  • Am I trying to build a thought leadership position?
  • Do I simply need more qualified leads?
  • Does my current marketing support my business development efforts?
  • Where do I want this business to be in three, five, or even ten years?

Even if you’ve been in business for a while and just need a little boost, patience is key.

Achieving your goals won’t happen overnight, and goals often change over time. However, if you have an idea of what you hope to accomplish than our digital marketing agency can create a custom roadmap for your success.

Uncover the Resources You’ll Need

To deliver an effective marketing strategy, you need to engage several skill sets from business acumen and strategic branding to digital marketing essentials like design, copywriting, videography, photography, social media management, and search engine marketing.

As you can see, a successful long-term marketing program takes a diverse skillset. Instead of piecemealing the talent you need, hire an experienced agency team with a proven record and relationships with every area of specialty your marketing program will require.

Allow Time for Oversight and Feedback

Whether you partner with a marketing agency or expand your in-house marketing department, you’ll need to direct the work of those resources.

A long term marketing program is not something you can set up and walk away from.

You’ll need to allot time to providing oversight about your business objectives and feedback on the work produced and also make other internal subject matter experts available to provide their input on specific marketing initiatives.

Ultimately, you’re working with people who are directly representing your company. Whether they’re internal or external, make sure they are resources who align with your core values and are people you want to interact with daily.

Still feel like you need a little help? Connect with us on LinkedIn or Facebook and request a consultation to see if Marketing Refresh is the right fit for you.

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Terri Hoffman

Online marketing strategist and owner of Marketing Refresh. Mom to 3 daughters, wife to Ralph. And a MAJOR Green Bay Packers fan!

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