May 2019
Animal Care Biz Marketing Tips
22/05/19 20:36
Are you making the most of social media and marketing opportunities from being at shows?
On a recent visit to a UK county show, one of my favourite dog care brands was there. But did I know they were going to be there? No. Although I follow them on social media, I only knew they were there when I walked past their tradestand.
This highlighted to me that it was a common wasted opportunity. If you use social media for your business, then tell people when you have a stand at a show. Or if you’re going to be speaking at an event, talk about it on your social media account.
Now you may wonder why this is so important, or how to do it to best effect. Here’s some top tips:
Doing this will let your customers know you're there. They’ll love the opportunity to see you and also if you have any special offers for the show, they’ll love seeing you.
If you use the show hashtag people who aren’t your customers already will see your posts. They'll like seeing what your company or services offers. Again if you tag them, the show organiser or another exhibitor could share your post. Your posts reach will then go further.
I hope this has convinced you to make the most of the marketing opportunities being at a show can bring you. And how social media can help.
Regards, Suzanne
About the Author
Suzanne Harris is an equestrian and canine entrepreneurial coach and consultant to veterinarians who want to help prevent animals being affected by domestic abuse.
On a recent visit to a UK county show, one of my favourite dog care brands was there. But did I know they were going to be there? No. Although I follow them on social media, I only knew they were there when I walked past their tradestand.
This highlighted to me that it was a common wasted opportunity. If you use social media for your business, then tell people when you have a stand at a show. Or if you’re going to be speaking at an event, talk about it on your social media account.
Now you may wonder why this is so important, or how to do it to best effect. Here’s some top tips:
- Post about your presence at the show. Do this in the days leading up to the show and when you are at the show (or event).
- Use photographs. If you have a tradestand, include pictures of your stand. It’s easy to take a picture with a smartphone or tablet, it doesn’t need a professional to take it.
- Always include the hashtag for the event. Many events have an unique hashtag for you to use.
- Tag the organisers social media account in your post, or any colleagues. It can help generate interest. They may retweet or share your posts if you do this.
Doing this will let your customers know you're there. They’ll love the opportunity to see you and also if you have any special offers for the show, they’ll love seeing you.
If you use the show hashtag people who aren’t your customers already will see your posts. They'll like seeing what your company or services offers. Again if you tag them, the show organiser or another exhibitor could share your post. Your posts reach will then go further.
I hope this has convinced you to make the most of the marketing opportunities being at a show can bring you. And how social media can help.
Regards, Suzanne
About the Author
Suzanne Harris is an equestrian and canine entrepreneurial coach and consultant to veterinarians who want to help prevent animals being affected by domestic abuse.