5 strategies that digital marketers can learn from election campaigns

With election season in full swing, we’re seeing some real campaigning gems all over the country. With smart slogans to eye-catching banners, political parties haven’t spared a cent in crafting some of the most unique marketing ideas that we’ll see in years in to come. But what takes center stage is the strategies crafted, which promote desirable actions to achieve success. As digital marketers, we are constantly on the hunt for new techniques and strategies to implement in campaigns, some of which we can definitely learn from political campaign marketing strategies.

Understanding target audience

Campaigns divide voters/customers into 3 groups:

1. Own pool: These are the loyal consumers who are familiar with the brand and most likely to repurchase. Marketing campaign thus need to focus on establishing loyalty.
2. Competitor’s pool: These customers are loyal to your opponent, so strategies must focus on why your brand is better than the competitor’s. This focuses on your strengths and your opponent’s weaknesses.
3. Uncertain: This pool is not entirely sure, and consumers look for a reason to trust a particular brand over another. You can use your brand’s strengths and benefits to shift them in your favor.

Logical targeting

You must choose your battles wisely, in order to win the war. In the race to please everyone, your campaign becomes extremely diluted, not delivering the impact it could. Instead, focus on directing resources towards potential leads that are likely to convert. Just like voting campaigns are mainly focused towards specific voter pools, be as specific as possible with digital marketing campaigns.

Strategic planning

Here’s where political campaigns and digital marketing are identical. Consumers and voters are constantly looking for brands that have a message or mission to work towards. Advocate enough time planning what your brand stands for, just like a parties take a stance against glaring issues.

Influencers

Influencers bring credibility and trust to a brand. This helps with positive PR, and turning your influencer’s followers in your direction as well. Influencer marketing has definitely proven to greatly benefit both, politics and digital marketing.

Data-driven content

Content marketing is typically used to send a data driven message about present conditions and how your brand is beneficial. This helps in establishing trust and building awareness. The real talent required here, is to appropriately translate data into content as creatively as possible, to send a clear, eye-catching message.

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