Rather than simply providing quality products or services, today’s businesses must develop strong and trustworthy brands. As Chizor Malize, CEO of Brandstone Consulting, says in an interview with Raheem Akingbolu at Africa.com, “Smart businesses engage the consumers who, today, want to participate and be a part of building what they wish to consume.” Malize adds that businesses therefore must have a “strong and genuine desire to have a positive position in the hearts and minds of their target consumers.”
Similarly, Leigh Ann Acquisto, Brand Behavior Specialist and
Director of Liquorish Ink, explains
that today, “brand owners can still craft their stories, but consumers are now
demanding to be involved.” If you do nothing else, says Acquisto, “get closer
to your customer!” (You can read the full
article at SME South Africa.)
Regardless of whether we build our business brands online or
offline, we need to make sure that we engage our clients/customers, encouraging
them to be part of our brand. Here are a couple of branding articles that share
great tips and expertise about how to do this:
I’m grateful to these experts for sharing their advice on
how we can meaningfully engage our customers and/or clients today.
--Chimuka Moore
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