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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

A Presentation Series: Revisiting the Marketing Plan

The speaker who presents educational content will often prepare a speech by writing an outline of topics. The topics will begin with an introduction, key points of description, and a conclusion summarizing the content. The following is an itemized sequence of topics that make an easy transition in presenting the marketing plan. Students should understand his or her research, and present the information to the best of their ability. The following information will assist the speaker in offering valuable information for others to learn.
Introduction

An introduction of the speaker, and the topic, will be the first item on the form. When the speaker presents, he or she should introduce him or herself to the audience, and offer a brief history of experience and work within this topic. The personal background helps the audience understand the credentials of the speaker and allows the public attending the lecture to accept the information openly. With this, the speaker makes the audience feel at ease, and creates interest in the topic.

Components of a Marketing Plan


The components of a complex and diverse marketing plan include targeting market, marketing objectives, needs, location, services, scheduling, and marketing budget for price point. The components to discuss with the audience are as follows:

1.  Target Market (demographics of city and diverse clientele)

2.  Target Market Needs (market  and economic restrictions)

3.  Geographic Focus (location of business and clientele)

4.  Service Offering (Products and services)

5.  Marketing Tools (office, client, labor, advertising)

6.  Marketing Calendar (schedule of marketing periods)

7.  Pricing Strategy (How to price merchandise and services)



MARKETING TOOLS – FOCUS


The focus has been on new tools, without thoughts of the original methods that impelled marketing in the past. Advertising has matured and current tools make it effortless to broadcast communications worldwide. Instead of companies receiving junk mail, the public receives spam. Corporations should be responsive to the original method of marketing to establish a solid base in branding the business. The following topics are still successful methods in marketing.


Marketing Through Word of Mouth


A.        Friends, Neighbors, Family, Associates

B.        Architectural/Design Firms, Determined Industry

C.       Construction Companies

D.       Tradesman (Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, etc.)

E.        Vendors/Suppliers (Tile; Window Treatments; Hard Goods, etc.)

F.        Trade Organizations, Industry Affiliated

G.       Customer Referrals, New and Previous


The following are uncomfortable methods for most companies, but the process creates a relationship with the potential client, whereas a uniform introduction or e-mail is too informal. Connecting with companies is the key to this market strategy.


Face-To-Face Interaction


H.       Solicitation techniques

I.          Referral Introductions

J.        Industry Trade Shows


This set of social media is popular for new industries because the company can reach a higher amount of clients with one posting on the site. One should remember to make a contact one-on-one as soon as possible.
 

Electronic Interaction


K.        Website Telemarketing, Blogs, Webinars

L.        FACEBOOK, Google, Twitter, etc.

    
With a larger expense, the following can create a following, but advertising should vary as the repetitive advertisement can be overlooked by viewers.


Advertising


M.       Television and Radio

N.       Magazine/Newspaper/Yellow Pages

O.       Direct Mail

P.        Electronic Banners/Ads/Apps


Closing Comments


1.        Appreciations

2.        Questions and Answers


The closing summary is the overview of the information within the lecture. To repeat something, especially to clarify what has already been explained, will spark the audience into asking questions about a topic that was unclear to audience members. The material and format in this outline helps the speaker convey the information in the delivery of a well-organized lecture. This allows the speaker to stay on task and complete the talk without leaving anything out of the presentation.

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