Event Recap: “Preparing to Launch: How to Reveal Something New"
By: Dawn Rigby
As marketers, we’re often looking for effective ways to introduce new products, programs, and initiatives. What better way to gain fresh ideas and overcome marketing challenges than to collaborate and connect with other marketers in Indianapolis?
AMA Indy’s September event was an interactive workshop led by Melissa Rowe, event specialist at Pivot Marketing. Attendees learned how to set realistic expectations, manage timelines, and creatively engage key audiences. With the help of marketing experts at Pivot Marketing, attendees drafted their own plans and returned to their offices Friday morning ready to take immediate action.
Even if you missed the workshop, you can still take away launch tips and best practices, thanks to our friends at Pivot Marketing for sharing this worksheet:
Types of Launches
Product/Service
Program/Initiative
Event/Event Series
Brand/Rebrand
Launch Tips & Strategies
Start early and set benchmarks
Share with influencers first
“Leak” updates on social
Leverage partners & programs
Make engagement easy
Prepare for pitfalls
7 Ways to Build Buzz for Your Next Product Launch
Put the focus on the people, not the product
Get opinion leaders on-board early
Be revolutionary
Turn your product launch into an event
Take pre-orders
Release a product your customers will want to show off
Draw out the suspense for as long as you can
neilpatel.com/blog/product-launch-strategies
5 Tips to Launch a New Initiative
Upper-level, organization-wide support
Vision must be clear and concise
Hope for the best, but plan for the worst (organization and accountability)
Time and patience go hand-in-hand
People can make or break a successful launch
evolllution.com/programming/program_planning/tips-launch-initiative
9-Step Guide to Successfully Launching a New Event
Find your audience
Develop a unique and effective value proposition
Get your ticket pricing right
Set a realistic budget
Build momentum by creating an early support network
Set up your event page for success
Promote your event with great online marketing
Deliver a world-class onsite experience for your attendees
Go from strength to strength after your first event
eventbrite.co.uk/blog/academy/complete-9-step-guide-successfully-launch-new-events
10 Critical Success Factors in Launching a New Brand Identity
Develop a launch communications plan.
Define your key messages and tailor them to each audience.
Train internal audiences FIRST.
Be everywhere your audiences are.
Be sure your creative delivers the message.
Leverage key industry events.
Sustain your communication efforts over time.
Invest in identity standards.
Measure your success.
Secure adequate budget.
frankefiorella.com/identitywise/10-critical-success-factors-in-launching-a-new-brand-identity
Ready to plan your own launch?
The Situation
What are you launching? What is the goal of the launch?
Audience
Who is your target audience? How will you reach them?
Format
How will you execute the launch? What strategies will you implement?
Messaging
What are your key messages? How will they evolve pre, during, and post launch?
Visuals
What visuals will you need to support your launch? Images, ads, videos?
Channels
What channels will you use to promote your launch? Can you leverage partners and influencers?
Timeline
How much time do you need to prepare? What information will you reveal and when?
Tracking
How will you measure results?
Reporting
How will you report results and to whom?