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Unlocking Competitive Advantage: Partnering with Tech-Savvy Ad Platforms with a Human Touch

In the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, brands are under constant pressure to differentiate themselves, engage audiences effectively, and achieve measurable results. While many rely on technology or people to manage ad campaigns, not all partnerships are created equal. The combination of sophisticated technology and a dedicated, skilled team of professionals offers a strategic edge that can propel brands ahead of the competition. Here’s how partnering with such a dual-capability provider can transform a brand’s marketing strategy.
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Are Your Investments in Franchise Development Advertising Driving Results?

Investing in the right marketing tactics can significantly impact your ability to generate quality franchise leads and build strong recognition for your franchise opportunity– both of which are crucial for effective franchise growth.

As you determine what may be the best way to invest your marketing dollars, there are several things to consider, including who is your ideal franchisee, where are you looking to grow, what’s your growth goal, and how much budget do you have to allocate toward development? Taking all of that into consideration, you can create a marketing strategy that delivers a high return on investment.
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Branding Your Corporate Team

In franchising, the corporate support center, or headquarters office, represents the culture and values of a company. For potential franchisees, seeing a strong, dynamic home office team helps to instill confidence and assures them that they are investing in a company with capable and forward-thinking leadership. When someone is buying into a franchise, they are buying into the leadership and direction of the corporate team. Thus, creating a visible and authoritative corporate team will have a direct impact on the brand’s value proposition to potential franchisees.
Marketing

The Social Media-ification of LinkedIn

In the last few years, the rise of the work-from-home culture has shifted how companies and people navigate work-life balance. Bringing work into the home has led to blurred lines and increased the casual and personalization or “social media-ification” of LinkedIn.
Marketing

Swimming into Success: How British Swim School and Peppa Pig’s Collaboration Enhanced Brand Visibility and Engaged Young Swimmers

In the world of franchise marketing, forming authentic partnerships is essential for enhancing brand visibility and creating lasting connections with audiences. This summer British Swim School, the nation’s leading franchise learn to swim provider, partnered with Peppa Pig, an internationally beloved children’s character, to capture the attention of young swimmers and their families. This collaboration showcased the power of strategic alliances in driving brand awareness and delivering meaningful, family-friendly engagement.
Marketing

2024 Toolkits

The 2024 digital archives for IFA's Toolkits.
Marketing