VI. Marketing Plan
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The [Company Name] Brand
[Company name] seeks to position itself as a respectable and renowned competitor in the commercial cleaning industry. Customers can expect to receive professional cleaning services from skilled and experienced cleaning specialists for a price somewhere between discount chains and national chains.
The [Company Name] brand will focus on the company’s unique value proposition:
- Offering a wide variety of commercial cleaning services
- Convenient location
- Comfortable, customer-focused environment
- Moderate price point
- Providing excellent customer service
Promotions Strategy
[Company Name] expects its target market to be businesses and facilities within a 25-mile radius of the [location]. The Company’s promotions strategy to reach the audience includes:
Pre-Opening Events
Before opening the commercial cleaning shop, [Company Name] will organize pre-opening events designed for prospective customers, local merchants, and press contacts. These events will create buzz and awareness for [Company Name] in the area.
Advertisement
Advertisements in print publications like newspapers, magazines, etc., are an excellent way for businesses to connect with their audience. The Company will advertise its services in popular magazines and news dailies. Obtaining relevant placements in industry magazines and journals will also help in increasing brand visibility.
Public Relations
[Company Name] will hire an experienced PR agency/professional(s) to formulate a compelling PR campaign to boost its brand visibility among the target audience. It will look to garner stories about the company and its offerings in various media outlets like newspapers, podcasts, television stations, radio shows, etc.
Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the most cost-effective and practical marketing methods for improving brand visibility. The Company will use social media to develop engaging content in terms of different cleaning hacks and post customer reviews that will increase audience awareness and loyalty. Engaging with prospective clients and business partners on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn will also help understand changing customer needs.
Word of Mouth Marketing
[Company name] will encourage word-of-mouth marketing from loyal and satisfied clients. The Company will use recommendations and word-of-mouth marketing to grow the customer base through the network of its existing customers.
Special Offers
Offers and incentives are an excellent approach to assisting businesses in replenishing the churn in their customer base that they lose each year. The Company will introduce special offers to attract new consumers and encourage repeat purchases, which will be quite advantageous in the long run.
Pricing Strategy
[Company Name]’s pricing will be moderate, so customers feel they receive great value when availing of the services they are paying for. The customer can expect to receive exceptional cleaning services at a far more affordable price than what they pay to a well-established commercial cleaning company.
