No one likes to make mistakes, but we are human and we all do it. All too often we fall into a routine and slip into these silly advertising mistakes that hold our businesses back. Are you making these common advertising mistakes?
Number 1: Repeat offenders.
If something is working, keep doing it. However, as humans, we have the tendency to want to stay in our comfort zones. This way mean using the same advertising strategy year after year, or it can be as basic as posting the same thing week after week on social media. While it can be hard to always be thinking of fresh new ideas, that is not the most important part. The most important thing is that you stay on top of new ideas and new trends. Don’t settle for repeating the same thing over and over again.
Number 2: Too trendy.
At the same time, don’t get too ahead of yourself. You might be itching to try a Facebook live video, but don’t try it right away. Do you research. Check out other Facebook live video strategies. See how other businesses are doing it, and try shooting a video that is not live and see how it turns out. While new trends can be exciting, it is important you do your research and practice before you jump on the bandwagon. Also, just because something is trending does not mean it is the right thing for you are your business.
Number 3: Deadly assumptions.
We make a lot more assumptions that we realize. We assume that something won’t work for us. We assume that our target audience is mostly male. These assumptions however can be very wrong. Don’t assume, get the data. Look at Google Analytics and look at research, find out who your audience is through surveys and polls. If you put the time into getting to know your clients and their needs, your advertising will improve. Also, don’t be afraid to try something new. Don’t assume it won’t work just because you have never done it.
How did you do? Are you making these common advertising mistakes? For help escaping these mistakes, contact Adventure AD Agency for helping sprucing up your strategy.
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