5 Tips for Robust Brand Awareness

January 31, 2021

Coca-Cola serves as one of the best examples of companies that have succeeded in brand awareness optimization. Whether you are a fan of what they sell or not, the chances are high that you have come across a Coca-Cola bottle or logo somewhere. And, you know too well, it is Santa Claus’s preferred drink.

But, do you often wonder how it appears that everybody has heard of Coca-Cola? The company has invested in building a strong brand through robust brand awareness approaches, and that’s why its logo remains both iconic and timeless. Your company can achieve this too.

Read on to learn more about brand awareness and how you can build strong brand awareness for your business.

What Is Brand Awareness

Brand awareness refers to the adoration of business' services and products by their target audience that drums up sales. Businesses increase sales through Ads, social media, design, and messaging are practical approaches used by companies in brand awareness cultivation.

Brand awareness is the knowledge about the existence of a brand and understanding what the brand offers. If you succeed in building long-term brand awareness, you increase the chances of growing your customer base.

5 Tips to Help You Build Robust Brand Awareness

1.    Focus On Your Uniqueness

The competitiveness of your brand relies on what makes it different. If you want to build a strong business or personal brand, you must identify the traits that make your business stand out – your unique selling point.

Take time to understand your competition. Does the competition have a unique approach in presenting the brand? Even more important is what they miss when defining their brands. The focus here is to establish a trait that you can work on as your own while aiming to solve a given problem in the market.

2.    Ensure Consistency in Branding

Every business owner looks for that elusive chance to engage with a single potential client. Proper branding helps your brand stand out. But, if you brand your channels carelessly, it will be hard for your target audience to understand what you offer.

To succeed in brand awareness, you must invest inconsistent messaging. For this to work, harmonize all your platforms – your website, email, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram should have the same branding and message. Having marketing and promotional materials also helps in brand awareness. Get a reliable printing company to design and print business cards, posters, flyers, and company profiles to help you create awareness for your brand.

3.    Embrace Positivity

What brand awareness may mean to you may be different from what it is to your competitor. For some businesses, brand awareness revolves around environmental friendliness, while for others, it is about majestic scenes and daytime cocktails. Your brand should inform your brand awareness strategy.

Irrespective of the type of brand, being inactive won’t help you build the awareness you want for your brand. Focus on a brand strategy that helps your target audience feel empowered. Identify some of your favorite brands and borrow their tacts while staying positive.

4.    Strengthen Your Brand by Using Your URL, Logo, and Name

Earlier, we pointed out the importance of having the same message across different channels – newsletter, social media platforms, and website. The same should apply to your logo, URL, and business name.

Your business name, URL, and logo should be unique and designed in such a way that speaks for your business. Avoid URLs or Logos that are already in use by others.

It is challenging to carry out enough branding such that all customers are inclined to your business. However, with the right branding, you can be sure customers will find your brand any time they are looking for services within your specialization.

5.    Understand Your Audience

Without a clear understanding of who your audience is, you won’t be in a position to achieve strong brand awareness. If anything, how are you going to create a branding message and narrative customized for the audience? The first step should be to understand your target audience.

If you have a clear picture of your target audience, you will know how to create a message that resonates with their needs. Similarly, your audience should help you create a logo, tagline, or even any other brand identifiers that make the most impact on your potential customers.

Brand awareness plays a vital role in the growth of any business. So, it shouldn’t be a one-off thing – it is a continuous process that aims to present your brand in front of potential customers each day. Therefore, develop a strong brand awareness strategy that revolves around consistent branding and messaging that resonates with your target audience's needs.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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