Calling YOU to Action

Have you ever been called to action by marketing? A call to action is exactly what it sounds like — getting the prospective consumer who is viewing or listening to the marketing ad to act. For example, “visit our website with code “today” to get 10% off this weekend only” tells the customer to go make a purchase within a finite period of time. It’s simple and to the point, and it generally works.

But what gets you to act? Pay attention to your own cues because if you operate or lead marketing for your business, there’s a good chance that your target or ideal customers are not unlike yourself. Allow yourself to be creative and take note when something piques your interest. We always suggest using the notes app on your phone to make notes of those creative ideas you like and then workshop what could work for your business. 

Keep in mind that it’s not just about a sale; the call to action needs to meet the need you have. It could be getting people to physically come into a shop, scheduling an appointment with you, trying out a new service, attending an event (physically or virtually), or signing up for a newsletter or other long-tail marketing effort. 

Getting the right call to action can feel a little bit like the old expression ‘throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. One thing that our team at Kirkwood Direct recommends is doing split tests. We randomize your list with 2-3 offers and then help you track who acts on the marketing piece. Once you know which offers work, we can then use that knowledge to either use the same call to action again in the future or to better understand the customer demographics and understand what worked for each group and why.

At the end of the day, there is no “right” call to action, but knowing what calls you to act might lead you to understand how to bring in others. If you need help, we’re here to listen, consult, and use our experience to help you succeed.

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Looking for assistance defining or executing your marketing strategy? Kirkwood Direct’s team is ready and willing to assist with strategy planning, direct marketing execution, and more. If you can dream it, we can make it a reality. Let’s chat and see if a partnership makes sense! Give us a call today or fill out our online contact form to get started.