The scene has changed for budding brands that have just entered the market. Though the competitive landscape is vast, market analysis has proven that indie brands have seen three times more growth than established major competitors in the last decade. Success seems more achievable now, but it all starts with a grand launch. How can you start off your path to success?
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Establish your voice
Having a clear-cut brand voice is essential these days because the market tends to be oversaturated with tons of media coming at consumers all at once. Your brand will be more memorable if you make it distinct from your personalised labels down to your messaging.
Showing who you are and what makes your line different will be the factor that draws people in. It’s important to establish these factors before you launch because you’ll need to be consistent to build brand reliability and recognition early on. A lot of it relies on your look, your logo, and the vibe of your online materials.
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Cater to your niche
Industry experts have agreed that one of the significant reasons why indie brands thrive more these days is because they cater to diverse interests and needs from an eclectic market. Make sure you know your demographics and provide for that audience.
While you may want to get a lot of sales, it’s smoother to gain recognition when your materials are streamlined. Find a way to package your services to show that you have a niche that sets you apart.
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Bend the hype
In the age of social media, it’s all about the hype. However, you don’t want to rely solely on quick fads and viral plots that will be easily forgettable. Create a campaign that will make your brand memorable more than just your ads.
By taking hold and forming the narrative yourself, you can control how you can build up the hype and how your brand responds to it. Make use of various channels in order to create anticipation for your launch. Even if you bank on one flagship product, use the power of hype to get people interested, then loop them into everything else you have to offer.
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Hold a launch party
Launch parties establish your brand and connect you immediately to industry insiders and media personalities. Even if you don’t have access to major networks and all the most popular influencers, setting up a launch party can give you a good space to introduce your brand and market what you have.
It can start word of mouth, and you can give out freebies or promotional exclusives to establish a base of interested individuals. Not only is it an early showcase of what you can offer but can also give you an established pool you can count on.
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Steer all your platforms
When you are launching, all the platforms connected to your brand need to be aligned. It not only creates a streamlined brand aesthetic but also allows more people to know about your launch no matter what site they’re accessing.
Combine this with physical materials in key areas if you have a physical location, and you can control the messaging and stream of information coming out about your coming launch.
Any business venture has its ups and downs, but with considerable risk also comes a great reward as long as you use the smartest moves in your arsenal to keep chasing success.
