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š Expanding Your DTC Brand? Hereās a Smarter Way to Do It
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š Expanding Your DTC Brand? Hereās a Smarter Way to Do It
As direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands grow, hitting a plateau is a common challenge. A frequent suggestion to overcome this is to expand into new segments with distinct messaging and advertising strategies. However, there might be more effective approaches. Hereās why and how to navigate this growth phase wisely.
You canāt operate a DTC brand with isolated positionings for each segment i.e., Separate landing pages and Ad accounts for each segment. Customers interact with your brand through various touchpoints you canāt fully control.
Consider their journey:
ā¢Ā They encounter your ads on social media.
ā¢Ā They engage with your organic content.
ā¢Ā They research your brand on review sites.
ā¢Ā They return through search engines after weeks or months.
Trying to control this journey with separate messaging strategies could be more effective. Instead, hereās a more cohesive approach:
1. Broaden Your Brandās Overall Positioning
Your brandās core messaging should resonate broadly across all target segments.
Example: Apple
Started as a computer company.
Now positions itself as a tech lifestyle brand.
Apple didnāt separate its products; it integrated them under the umbrella of innovation and lifestyle. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac all