The document discusses branding and social media strategies. It provides statistics about Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube users. It emphasizes the importance of having a clear brand with strong messaging and visuals before engaging in social media. It discusses creating a "brand prism" to define the brand's appearance, personality, values, and relationships. It provides an example of a brand prism and suggests broadening the brand by thinking outside the box and delivering a total customer experience. The document outlines best practices for mastering messaging through creating a clear main message and supporting points in a "message triangle" format.
13. Appearance table, floral designs, fragrant, flavorful, cuisine, old world charm with modern twist Personality fun, unique, welcoming, sophisticated, celebratory, educational, professional Values personal service, specialty dishes, superb service, family-friendly, kid-friendly, memorable occasions Reflection gathering, comfort, stress-free, delicious, quality, memorable Relationship guest, intimate, family, friends, partner, student Self-Image reputable, full-service, experienced, quality, Italian, event specialists, cooking instructors, provide ease Brand Prism Example
14. A Brand Is Born The Culinary Table Brand Ideas Pull up a chair A unique blend of flavors and fragrance solely created for your memorable occasion A Bellisari’s Company, The Culinary Table is an intimate gathering venue and hands-on cooking classroom built with old world charm and a twist of modern flair. Bellisari’s Catering and Natural Designs have fused their talents creating unforgettable occasions filled with food, flowers, family and friends.
20. Message Triangle Supporting Point #1 Supporting Point #2 Supporting Point #3 In the center of the triangle is the Main Message that you want your audience to understand. Then, the triangle helps you create three points that support your Main Message
Read Show how viral social media is you can start with a message if it is interesting, captivating and complimenting, it will spread through various social media channels
Word of Mouth is very powerful – face to face to computer to computer. Commercial
Before you go and create or refocus your social media platforms you need to prepare. Read bullets Brand strength – not just logo, values, identity Clear messaging – key messages & calls to action Strong visuals – compelling photos and video Social media point person – too many cooks in kitchen Crisis communication plan – include social media Be proactive, careful, clear, organized and thoughtful
Website – info – mostly static Social media – get to know you, info in real time - immediate
Through these steps you personally connect customer Bring experience to them and it touches them, they re-experience and will invite others to connect. Creates a virtuous cycle. Through social media you invest, involve and invigorate!
Appearance – the Physical factors identifying what it is, what it does and how does it look like. Personality - way by which any brand “talks” about its goods and services and indicates a particular human person. – Who you are as a brand Values – this is your culture. Brand culture is based on the culture, values and aims of any business. – What you believe and stand behind Reflection – How do you want to be perceived by customers, community and public and then how they reflect on you to others. Relationship – How you interact, your behavior and influence. Self-image – How you want to see yourself and how it can match up to your consumer’s self-image.
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Dig deeper & think out of box you can see it is much more than just a park. become an expert in many areas of the park more to discuss more experiences to offer more groups to connect with
PR Media monitors social media channels It is your microphone via computer Clear messages Define key messages Create calls to action Be authentic Customer service – thanks, apologize, recognize Be consistent Reflect messages throughout not only social media channels but web, marketing materials, all communications.
Center of triangle – tag, purpose or mission Supporting Point #1 Supporting Point #2 Supporting Point #3
Once foundation in place was to take it on-line.
Branding probing questions: -What kind of clients have you been most successful in attracting? -What types of assignments have you completed over the years? -In what areas do you have superior knowledge or expertise? -What do you do particularly well, perhaps better than most firms? -What do you most enjoy doing? What do you hate? -What target audiences have you come to know and understand? -What distribution channels do you know best? -What methods, approaches or philosophies is the firm known for? What value do we provide? Who do we deliver value to? How do we deliver it? Messaging probes: Describe your positioning in: -a sentence -a paragraph -a page Decide what you're not Standing for everything = Standing for nothing "What needs to change in our organization for us to bring our brand to life in everything we do?" Answer reflected in: -product -people -promotion -process -place of business