Use promotions strategically to attract price-sensitive customers

Email

Special deals or discounts can grab the attention of those who are mindful of their wallets. While promotions can drive quick sales and boost traffic, they might also attract deal-hunters who aren’t loyal customers.

Tools

Name Description Pricing Ease of Use
AWeber AWeber is a leading email marketing platform designed to streamline c…
Paid Only
Moderate
ActiveCampaign ActiveCampaign is a comprehensive marketing automation tool designed …
Paid Only
from $29.00/mo
Moderate
AdRoll AdRoll is a comprehensive platform for running display, social, and e…
Paid Only
from $99.99/mo
Moderate
Amazon A+ Content Manager The Amazon A+ Content Manager is an advanced tool designed to enhance…
Paid Only
Moderate
Amazon Ads Console Amazon Ads Console is a sophisticated marketing tool designed to empo…
Paid Only
Moderate
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Objectives

Name Description
Customer Acquisition Customer Acquisition is the process of attracting and converting new …
Retention Retention in marketing focuses on keeping existing customers engaged …
Sales The marketing objective 'Sales' focuses on increasing revenue through…

Demographics

Name Description
Gen Z Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is a cohort characterized b…
Low-Income Earners **Professional Description for 'Low-Income Earners'** Low-income ear…
Middle-Income Earners Middle-Income Earners represent a crucial segment of the consumer mar…
Millennials Millennials, or Generation Y, are individuals born between 1981 and 1…
Renters Renters are a diverse demographic characterized by mobility, flexibil…
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Promotes

Name Description
App The 'App' is a cutting-edge digital platform crafted to enhance user …
Digital Product A Digital Product refers to an intangible asset distributed in digita…
Mobile App The mobile app is a dynamic digital tool that marketers utilize to ef…
Physical Product The Physical Product represents a tangible good that marketers have t…
SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based service where instead o…
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Sectors

Name Description
Arts and Entertainment The Arts and Entertainment sector is a dynamic industry encompassing …
Food and Beverage The Food and Beverage sector is a vital part of the global economy, e…
Hospitality and Leisure The Hospitality and Leisure sector encompasses hotels, restaurants, t…
Retail The Retail sector is a dynamic industry focused on the sale of goods …
Transportation and Logistics The Transportation and Logistics sector is a critical component of gl…

Strategy

Name Description
Customer Acquisition Strategies Attracting new customers involves various tactics like ads, social me…
Customer Retention Strategies Keeping customers loyal involves personalized communication, rewards,…
Loyalty and Rewards Strategies Encouraging repeat business through loyalty programs and rewards can …
Pricing Strategies Setting the right price involves balancing profitability and customer…

Sub-strategy

Name Description
Discount and Promotional Pricing Strategy Offering temporary price reductions to boost sales and attract custom…
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Technologies

Name Description
Email Marketing & CRM

Channel

Name Description
Email Email marketing is a versatile tool for reaching both businesses and …

Sub-channel

Name Description
Newsletters Newsletters are an effective way to keep your audience informed and e…
Promotional Emails Promotional emails are a direct way to reach customers with targeted …
Transactional Emails Transactional emails are a reliable way to engage with customers thro…

Quick Facts

Channel

Email

Advertising Type

Email

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Tags

B2C
Paid

Pros

  • Boosts sales quickly by offering attractive promotions that encourage immediate purchases.
  • Increases foot traffic and online visits through appealing promotional offers.
  • Builds brand awareness by attracting a wider audience looking for good deals.
  • Clears out inventory efficiently through time-limited discounts and promotions.
  • Lowers barrier to entry for new customers who might otherwise hesitate to make a purchase.
  • Encourages trial of new products or services by incentivizing with discounts or special offers.
  • Provides measurable results in terms of sales spikes and customer engagement during promotion periods.

Cons

  • May attract non-loyal customers who are only interested in the discount and not the brand.
  • Can erode perceived value of the product if discounts are offered too frequently.
  • Possible negative impact on margins due to lower sale prices.
  • Short-term strategy that might not lead to long-term customer retention.
  • Customer expectation for ongoing discounts once they’ve purchased at a lower price.
  • Risk of cannibalizing full-price sales if promotions are not managed strategically.
  • High competition as many businesses run similar promotional campaigns, making it harder to stand out.