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Jul 19, 2016

Logistics marketing: how can I do it?

 

Just like any other company in any market, it’s extremely important to communicate, otherwise, you will not be known. Here are some tips on how to do marketing in logistics:

 

1. Who is your audience?

Before advertising for everyone and talk to all, search for who are your consumers. Knowing your audience will make you talk to the right people at the right time. This is the way to succeed in logistic marketing.

marketing in logistics

 

2. Planning

This is the most important stage to start logistics marketing the right way. Many companies make the mistake of acting without planning, and we all know that assumptions don’t provide accurate results. Making a logistic marketing plan will help you on many points, such as:

marketing in logistics To see your logistic company’s position today;

marketing in logistics To set targets to be reached;

marketing in logistics To see the company’s weaknesses and make planning actions for them;

marketing in logistics To emphasize the company’s strengths that can be used in a campaign, etc.

Within the planning, you should also describe your current audience and who you want to achieve (that’s why the first point is so important!).

 

3. Get to know the market

In addition to knowing your audience and their behavior, it’s also important to know the market, especially when dealing with a niche as the logistics market, which has specific characteristics. What are the current trends in this sector? What has been more demand in that market? It’s essential to be always up to date.

marketing in logistics

 

4. Invest in your image!

The visual identity of your logistics company is the first customer contact you.

Invest in a logistic logo

The logo of a logistics company is the first visual component your client will see, and for that reason it is very important for it to be harmonious, attractive and efficient at the same time. Logistics companies logos must bring their business concept through the image, and generate credibility to your company.

marketing in logistics

 

Invest in a website

It’s essential to have an official channel of communication for your company.  Email and social networks are important channels as well but, the website is what will bring greater credibility to your business.

It’s through it that customers will find information about your company, such as cases of work, contact numbers, and other data. Remember that the logistic website should be complete, but simple. This channel should be functional, intuitive and it’s essential that is compatible with mobile devices, check out the post LoGo – Logistics Marketing produced about it.

Marketing in logistics

 

By following these tips, that is, knowing your audience, planning your actions, knowing the market and investing in your visual identity, surely you will be on the path to success in this competitive logistics market!

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