Sapona Ultimate Guide to Handmade Soap | Page 13

Paid Advertisements There are so many avenues that you can exploit here. For example, you can design banners that you can display in local trade fairs and shows. You can also pay for TV and radio advertisement. This may be expensive but will cover a wider audience size. Additionally, you can build your online presence by paying to advertise on established e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. Since these sites are visited by millions of internet users, you are guaranteed to reach a significant target audience. This will mean more traffic to your online store. Print Media Marketing You can start by printing flyers and brochures that you can distribute locally. The other options include publications such as newspapers and magazines. You can use the avenues to create the awareness of your brand locally. They are effective in driving sales. Word of Mouth Marketing This is a great strategy when carrying out a local marketing campaign. You can create business cards that you can distribute locally. Start with your neighbors as you move to the surrounding estates. You can even offer free soap samples for charity use. This will push many people to recognize your brand. You can also offer discounts such as BOGO (buy one get one) for the local audience. The idea is to enjoy as much local support as possible. Each time you talk to someone and they consider buying your handmade soap, ask them to recommend the brand to the people they know.