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Every business must learn to adapt or risk falling by the wayside. Thus, it’s essential to revamp marketing strategies from time to time. Given the amount of work that can go into a marketing plan, this is an intimidating prospect. Yet, it is one that will pay off in the long run.

Changing up a marketing strategy is the best way to keep up with a growing business. As the business grows and changes, so do the plans that help to run it. With that in mind, here is some advice on how to revamp a marketing strategy.

Look to the Past

Before changing any plans, it’s essential to look to the past. That is to say, look at how successful the previous project was. What worked versus what didn’t work? Why does the plan need to change? What are the goals for the new strategy? Answering these questions will create an easier path for the new design.

Reevaluate the Branding

A company’s branding is what makes them iconic. Yet, there is no rule saying that branding can’t change over time. Look at many prominent and successful brands and how their images changed over the year. 

It’s okay to change up the look and brand, especially if it helps a company better fiche their niche or reach their target audience. When setting up to change marketing strategy, first ask if the brand should change at all.

Niche and Target Audience

When taking the time to revamp a marketing strategy, it’s essential to keep in mind the companies niche and target audience. Now would be the perfect time to alter the business’ goals to better suit the niche.

At this point, it is perfectly acceptable to narrow the focus down to a more specific target audience. Since the business has been running for a while now, it will be easier to understand who will want the product or service and how to best market to them.

Set New Goals

Now is the time to set new goals for the company. Business experts recommend that any goals be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. When setting goals, try to be as realistic as possible – use data from previous years in the business as a foundation.

However, it is okay to make those goals sound grand while still being attainable. Likewise, it’s okay to reevaluate these new goals and make alterations, especially early in implementation.