#Weather Wonders
Gargi Sarkar
Marketing Director of NGS Beverages &Founder @ RA BRAND CONSULTANT | Brand and Digital Marketing Strategist
How does rain in Mumbai grip you with chai, pakora, samosa, etc? Picture this: It's a gloomy, rainy day in Mumbai. The kind where the skies open up, and the entire city seems to be drowning in a monsoon symphony. You’re cozied up at home, looking out the window as raindrops race each other down the glass. Suddenly, you’re hit with a craving – the unmistakable urge for a steaming cup of chai, crispy pakoras, and, of course, a plate of hot, flaky samosas. Sounds familiar, right?
Now, imagine if your business could tap into that very craving. That’s the essence of weather-based marketing! It’s all about being in sync with your customers' needs, driven by the weather. And trust me, it’s as thrilling as watching those raindrops when you get it right.
As soon as the clouds gather and the first drops fall, I send out a weather-triggered notification: “Rainy day special! Get 20% off on chai, pakoras, and samosas delivered to your door.” It’s like I’ve read your mind, right? That’s the magic. People are already thinking about it – I just give them the nudge.
But it’s not just about rain. Oh no, weather-based marketing is as versatile as a Swiss Army knife. On a scorching summer day, I might switch it up: “Beat the heat with our refreshing iced tea and cold sandwiches!” And when winter rolls around, it’s time for hot cocoa and warm blankets. The weather might change, but the strategy remains – always stay relevant and irresistible.
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Imagine you run a clothing store. A sudden drop in temperature? Boom! Send out a “Stay Warm in Style” campaign featuring your coziest sweaters. Running an ice cream parlor? Heatwave in the forecast? Time for a “Cool Down with Our New Flavors” blast.
And the beauty of it all is the technology. With today’s advanced tools, I can set these campaigns on autopilot. Rain in the city? My system knows it and automatically pushes the rainy-day special. It’s like having a personal marketing assistant who’s always in tune with Mother Nature.
So, next time you’re sipping your chai and munching on a samosa during a Mumbai downpour, think about how that very moment can inspire a whole marketing campaign. Weather-based marketing – it’s like reading your customers' minds, one forecast at a time. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to be the hero who delivers exactly what they crave, just when they crave it?
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8 个月Beautifully explained or maybe to say rightly displayed it in a very own brand styling way. Yes, marketing these days are such an important aspect not just for any business but for new/existing products. All brand requires right attention just like how Researching each brand and evaluating the customers does for a company.