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Why is Authenticity in Marketing so Important?
Combining authenticity with an intent-based marketing strategy can create a powerful approach that resonates with your audience and drives meaningful engagement. We’ve mentioned the importance of personalization, but have you thought about your authentic message?
Brand authenticity pertains to the extent to which a brand’s promotional efforts and communication accurately reflect the true nature of its products, values, and conduct. An authentic brand maintains transparency, consistency, and genuineness in its messaging and actions, thereby fostering trust and loyalty among its customer base.
The industry is always changing and one thing that has become important to consumers, GenZ specifically, is authenticity and personal messages from brands. They want to connect with the brand on a more personal level – rather than just buying something because they think it looks cool or because it’s what everyone else has. They want to own something that makes them feel good about themselves and how they spend their money.
What is the difference between Personalization and Authenticity?
Personalization is the process of tailoring messages to specific individuals or groups of people by segmenting audiences or using targeted ad campaigns. It is about delivering the right message to the right person at the right time (enter an intent-based strategy). The goal of personalization is to make customers feel understood and catered to, increasing engagement, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction.
Authenticity, on the other hand, relates to the sincerity and honesty of a brand’s messaging, actions, and overall identity. It involves being true to your brand values, consistently representing your mission, and building trust with your audience. Authentic marketing strives to create meaningful connections with customers by demonstrating transparency, integrity, and a genuine commitment to their needs. The goal is to establish credibility, foster long-term loyalty, and differentiate the brand from competitors.
“Whether you’re a small business owner or leading a larger corporation, establishing who you are as a brand—your tone, your beliefs, your values, your personality and more—is the first step to creating an authentic presence online and behind the scenes.” – Forbes
When done well, personalization and authenticity can work together to create a more meaningful and engaging customer experience. Authenticity ensures that the personalization efforts come across as sincere and customer-centric, strengthening the overall impact of the marketing strategy. By understanding the individual needs and interests of your customers, you can create marketing messages that are more relevant and persuasive. And by being honest and transparent about your brand, you can build trust and credibility with your customers.
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Interest Media is One of the Best Companies to Work For in Kansas City
Ingram’s Magazine in Kansas City recently issued a?list of the Best Companies to Work For?in the Kansas City area and Interest Media was chosen as one of the best small companies to work for. Ingram’s divided the Best Companies to Work For into three categories: Large, mid-size and small companies. Interest Media, a leading data-driven, intent-based marketing company based in Kansas City, Missouri, stayed true to their values and was listed as one of the best small companies to work for.
Congratulations to our team for this exciting achievement!?