{"id":22351,"date":"2021-12-04T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/?p=22351"},"modified":"2021-12-04T07:22:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T07:22:00","slug":"pr-and-marketing-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mk.pnkdesign.co.uk\/verri\/2021\/12\/04\/pr-and-marketing-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"PR and Marketing Companies: The importance of building a fluid marketing strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here at VerriBerri, we understand the true importance of choosing wisely when it comes to&nbsp;PR and marketing companies. We won\u2019t lie, there are plenty out there to choose from. This being said, not all of these may be able to deliver what they promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes down to something as important as your reputation, there\u2019s little room for error. This is easily one of the most important aspects of your business and one of the key driving forces behind your success. With this in mind, it\u2019s vital that you take time to consider all of your options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At VerriBerri, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/portfolio\/\">specialised in marketing<\/a> since 2009. Over the years, we have seen the landscape shift and change many times, allowing us to evolve our skills along the way. What\u2019s more, in the span of 12 years, we have been able to build an impeccable and diverse portfolio, in addition to achieving multi-award-winning status. If you\u2019re after a team who can hit the ground running, you\u2019re in safe hands with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__outer-wrap uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-before uagb-block-d156f3a9\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M432,320H400a16,16,0,0,0-16,16V448H64V128H208a16,16,0,0,0,16-16V80a16,16,0,0,0-16-16H48A48,48,0,0,0,0,112V464a48,48,0,0,0,48,48H400a48,48,0,0,0,48-48V336A16,16,0,0,0,432,320ZM488,0h-128c-21.37,0-32.05,25.91-17,41l35.73,35.73L135,320.37a24,24,0,0,0,0,34L157.67,377a24,24,0,0,0,34,0L435.28,133.32,471,169c15,15,41,4.5,41-17V24A24,24,0,0,0,488,0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h6 class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PR AND MARKETING COMPANY?<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Click here to reach VerriBerri today!<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-current-climate-and-why-it-s-important-that-you-build-a-fluid-marketing-strategy\">The current climate and why it\u2019s important that you build a fluid marketing strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last two years, the economy has seen tremendous damage, as have many businesses. From small start-ups to multi-national conglomerates, we were all affected by the pandemic in one way or another. For some, the economic hardships were reflected in long delivery times on stock. For others, you may have experienced a sharp downturn in sales. Regardless, if coronavirus has taught us anything, it\u2019s how quickly things can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of organisations tend to get bogged down with thinking that they need a solid plan when it comes to their marketing. Whilst it\u2019s always good to make sure you\u2019re being comprehensive in your approach, it\u2019s vital that your strategy always remains somewhat fluid too. Should we find ourselves in another lockdown (God forbid), having a flexible strategy will help ensure that you continue seeing the same great results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worried about investing in marketing given the current climate? It\u2019s only natural that when things go awry in the economy, you pull back on any additional expenditures. Having said this, marketing is actually a great way for you to keep the enquiries coming in. If you are struggling, a strong strategy could just be your saving grace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reputation\">Reputation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of a <a href=\"https:\/\/maxmyprofit.com.au\/blog\/why-every-modern-business-needs-a-good-marketing-strategy\/\">strong marketing strategy<\/a> is the huge effect this can have on your brands reputation. In this day and age, it\u2019s important that you\u2019re able to establish trust and credibility. Further, that you\u2019re able to position yourselves as relatable and personable too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/P1390356.jpeg\" alt=\"Female marketing team women\" class=\"wp-image-19963 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">As all good\u00a0PR and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/subscription-marketing-agency\/\">marketing companies<\/a>\u00a0will tell you, a huge part of this process is targeted at building your consumer relationship. Unlike advertisement, marketing focusses on building your brands persona, making your products more desirable. People enjoy the thought of doing good with their money and value spending it with brands that share the same values, emphasising the importance of solidifying your image.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A company\u2019s reputation can be make or break and plays a huge part in a consumer\u2019s decision to support a brand. First impressions count, so it\u2019s important that you\u2019re able to impress right from the off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-visibility\">Improved visibility&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside reputation, brand recognition is also a huge benefit of a strong strategy. Marketing takes your product and places it right in front of the correct target audience, making you more visible to the right people. The philosophy is simple. The more people see of you, the more memorable you become!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your campaigns are well executed, this should drive more traffic to your website too. Additionally, marketing techniques such search engine optimisation <a href=\"https:\/\/sporkmarketing.com\/1594\/difference-between-seo-ppc\/\">(SEO) and pay per click (PPC)<\/a> were invented for this very reason! Providing your website delivers information well, these clicks should covert to sales in no time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-ahead-of-your-fellow-competitors\">Getting ahead of your fellow competitors&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, the two advantages above will also benefit you when it comes to your competitors too. As we touched on earlier, marketing is a great way to make your brand more memorable. Additionally, this will also help potential consumers to differentiate between you and others in your market. What more could you want?!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/About-Us-Header-1-1024x482.jpg\" alt=\"Marketing agency in Essex\" class=\"wp-image-13345 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Getting ahead within your market is more important now than it ever has been. These days, most industries are heavily oversaturated. If you\u2019re struggling to make some noise, VerriBerri will help to put you on the map!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-look-out-for-when-choosing-an-agency\">What to look out for when choosing an agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, the decision between&nbsp;PR and marketing companies&nbsp;is a big one and could end up shaping your businesses future. To make this process a little easier, the team have put together a short list of characteristics you need to be on the lookout for\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Good communication:&nbsp;<\/strong>Every good business relationship requires communication. From the get go, you need to be paying attention to how good they are at keeping you in the loop with things. At VerriBerri, we offer our clients regular calls and monthly reports. Additionally, we\u2019re always reachable via WhatsApp groups and email (depending on your preference!)<\/li><li><strong>Experience:<\/strong>&nbsp;Let us start by saying that experience by no means guarantees a good job. Having said this, hands-on expertise is crucial to most marketing elements, namely, PR and SEO.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Contract terms you\u2019re comfortable with:&nbsp;<\/strong>Businesses tied into yearlong contracts is something that we see all the time. In fact, they\u2019re often even longer than this. Finding terms of agreement that you\u2019re comfortable with is important. At VerriBerri, we make a point of keeping our contracts short because we are THAT confident that you\u2019ll come back for more. Afterall, the proof is in the pudding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-in-touch\">Get in touch!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At VerriBerri, we\u2019re passionate about helping businesses make the right choice between&nbsp;PR and marketing companies. Afterall, we want you to work with us because you want too! To help you make a considered decision, we provide completely complimentary proposals to every prospective client.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or your free consultation, get in touch today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verriberri.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">You can reach us by clicking here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at VerriBerri, we understand the true importance of choosing wisely when it comes to&nbsp;PR and marketing companies. We won\u2019t lie, there are plenty out there to choose from. This being said, not all of these may be able to deliver what they promise. 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