If any of the below points are leaving you scratching your head, the answer, might be yes.
Marketing isn’t what it was five years ago. If you’re feeling the pressure to keep up, you’re not alone. From AI to ad spend, here are the five things that have brands second-guessing their next move, and what to do about it.
1. Personalisation is expected. Privacy is demanded.
Customers want to feel seen. But not watched. The rise of personalisation is pushing brands to deliver tailored content, fast. But if you’re not handling data with care, you’re risking trust. The solution? Use tools that work smarter, and always stay transparent.
2. AI is powerful. But people still matter.
Everyone's talking about AI. It’s fast, scalable, and always on. But it can’t replace instinct. Your audience still wants human connection, especially in beauty and lifestyle sectors. The brands winning right now are using AI to support strategy, not replace it. (Want more on this? Read what The Guardian has to say here.)
3. Automation saves time. But don’t lose your voice.
Automations are everywhere: emails, workflows, even replies. But too much automation can make your brand feel robotic. The trick is to build systems that still sound like you. We set up automations that streamline without stripping the soul from your brand. See how we do it.
“I’m finding my clients are keen to get those conversion rates up and are pulling out all the tricks in the book to do this. However, the worry is that people are compromising their brand. I always say one thing: what’s your goal? If you’re looking at the next year ahead, are you finding it a tight margin to meet your forecasted profits. If yes, perhaps you’re going to be stretching the limitations of the brand book to really test the science of ads and conversion. If you’re playing the long game to build a brand, perhaps that quick buck isn’t worth chasing.”
4. Budgets are tight. Spend smarter, not louder.
Marketing spend is under scrutiny. Most brands are sticking to the rule of a third, around 30% of budget going to marketing. The key is making that spend work harder. Track performance. Drop what doesn’t work. Back what does. It’s not about spending more. It’s about spending well.
5. Everyone wants sales. No one wants to look cheap.
You need results. But slashing prices and chasing clicks can dilute your brand. The best marketing doesn’t compromise identity for conversion. It builds trust, then turns it into action. Strong strategy can do both. Let us show you how.
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