This is a day-long workshop which I ran for a group of Community Supported Agriculture projects, supported by the Soil Association.
During the day we work our way through a do-able marketing plan - to help to make sure that when the food is ready for harvest, there are people there to eat it!
28. Some things that might work for you Speak at events Pay per click ads Facebook Website Signage/A Frame Mailshot Networking Business cards Twitter Partnerships Stunt Be friendly Flyers/Posters Talk to people Sponsorship Launch PR - good news Blog E-newsletter Word of mouth
Split into pairs, and for two minutes, talk about what’s your favourite brand, and why? Then feed back to the group, with your name.
Small groups. Feedback Define the market for CSAs Fruit and vegetable market? Organic market?
Have any of you done any market research? Found any useful sources of information on your market?
The Government has altered the BBC’s charter, and as part of the deal BBC Radio stations will in future carry adverts. Tell us who the core customers are for each of these stations, and tell us about them - eg age, where they live, what they do, what their interests are, what else they buy. Then suggest three companies who would definitely like to advertise with each station. Think of food businesses?
Can we be more specific on this slide?
Do this as a group. Think about the people in the organisations, as well as the organisation - eg you may sell different services to co-ordinators and management committees.
Think of a strong food brand
Do a features and benefits exercise. Do a handout. Features Column. Benefits Column.