When it comes to branding, many startup founders know that it’s crucial to success, but get their priorities all wrong.

Consumer attention and loyalty have never been so hard to capture. According to a recent report, 58% of consumers feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of brands available. To cut through, brands must kick start their relationships in a memorable way that speaks to their customers’ situation.

The rising eCommerce industry has made it super important for brands to stay abreast of consumer behaviours and help them make the right decisions. Whether you are a startup or a growing eCommerce brand, following a bunch of marketing tactics can help you become successful in the long run. This handy guide will help you use the best eCommerce strategies for higher conversion rates. So, let's get started!

In the startup world, ideas are cheap. What transforms a fleeting spark into a world-changing phenomenon? Bold vision and relentless execution. While most founders obsess over R&D, meticulously crafting their groundbreaking products, they often overlook a crucial element needed for lift-off: marketing.

According to a 2024 Marketing Week survey, two-thirds of SMEs don't have a marketing plan in place. Shocking, but should we really be surprised?

A few years ago, a client asked me to create a marketing strategy. When I asked about the overall business strategy, I was told it was still being finalised. So how could I create a marketing strategy that truly met the business' aims?

Being a founder or working as part of a startup is challenging – raising funds, hiring an unstoppable team, and launching a new product or service are all up there. But there’s one area that’s often like kryptonite, for even the most confident business leaders – external communications. The elevator pitch sounded great in your head but then you spoke to that important journalist and your message went up in smoke. 

A diamond may be forever.

But let’s take a moment to consider the staying power of the 'know, like, and trust factor' in business too. If I had a penny for every time I’ve heard that little marketing chestnut, I’d be sitting on my yacht right now.

Have you noticed what it feels like when you read something – an email, a social media post, a brochure, an ad – that really speaks to you? It moves you on some level. It makes you think this brand gets me. That is what brilliant marketing does. It speaks to your target audience almost viscellary. 

Tapping into the power of multilingual paid marketing can help you break new markets, attract new audiences, and engage with people in their native languages – but there’s more to it than simply translating your existing ads into a different language.

In this changing world of business, building a great brand is more important than ever. Brands become definitive for companies willing to leave their mark. Hiring a UK-based branding agency can be nothing but a game-changer. But what exactly makes working with a UK branding agency particularly beneficial?

You aim to create a startup that will become successful. The product has to be the centre of attention, but the marketing will help generate leads, nurture them, and convert them into customers. Different sales funnel strategies will help you master this game.

In 2016, I became an accidental founder. Driven by a deep frustration with how diversity was often discussed in binary terms, focusing solely on gender, I started Other Box to address the conversation in a way that was more intersectional and reflective of people like me – a South Asian woman of colour from a working-class background. I wasn't planning to build a business, but I felt compelled to create a space where the voices of marginalised communities could be heard and valued.

Native advertising is not just for established giants; it’s a powerful tool for startups looking to make a significant impact. Originating from a 1910 Cadillac advertorial in The Saturday Evening Post, native advertising has grown into a sophisticated strategy used by top brands like Michelin, Mercedes, Land Rover, Nestlé and Red Bull.

An effective USP is essential for businesses to differentiate themselves from competitors while attracting potential customers and investors. However, determining what makes your startup stand out can be challenging, especially in a crowded marketplace. Nevertheless, a few key strategies can help you create a USP that captures your business perfectly.

With so many ways to reach audiences through digital marketing channels, whether it be pay-per-click advertising, social media, or search engine optimisation, it can be difficult for businesses to gauge precisely how effective their various marketing efforts actually are.

In the competitive world of startups, conveying a clear and compelling message is crucial for success. Yet, many startups stumble over common pitfalls that can dilute their message and hinder their growth.

Modern marketing entails numerous expenses, even for bootstrapped startups requiring tools and services for tasks beyond their immediate capabilities.

Marketing to consumers during major sporting events can be challenging. Not only is the competition between official sponsors, but a sizable portion of large businesses are tapping into opportunities around them too.

Social media is one of the leading ways that small businesses can generate customers and sales. In fact, recent research revealed that over a quarter (28%) of small businesses in the UK now generate more sales from social media than from any other channel, including e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar stores.