The Crucial Need For Innovation In The Field Of Industrial Marketing
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The Vital Importance of Innovation in Industrial Marketing
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Summary:
In today's fiercely competitive industrial marketplace, innovation in marketing is essential to achieve and maintain a competitive edge.
Keywords:
Industrial Supply, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Industrial Sales, Industrial Marketing, Industrial Goods, Industrial Supplies, Industrial Products, Manufacturers, Engineers, Engineering
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By Conrad Bailey
If your company is involved in manufacturing or selling industrial supplies, equipment, or machinery, you likely experience the intense competition in the market today, particularly on a global scale. The need for innovative marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage is more pressing than ever. Ignoring innovation is no longer an option for companies that want to thrive.
Understanding Marketing Innovation
Marketing innovation involves discovering unique methods for promoting products?"not necessarily through entirely new channels, but certainly in distinctive ways. Often, it involves creatively integrating existing tools and resources to reach target markets more cost-effectively.
However, marketing innovation doesn't occur in a vacuum. It must address the competitive challenges a company faces, as these issues directly impact the bottom line. Without innovative strategies, these challenges can gradually undermine an organization's existence.
To foster marketing innovation, a company must create an entrepreneurial environment where creativity can flourish. This could involve designing a more client-focused website, rethinking pay-per-click strategies, or redefining entire marketing campaigns.
The Mind of a Marketing Innovator
Marketing innovators often follow a common path. It begins with skepticism, a natural response to venturing into the unknown. This soon transforms into enthusiasm as the potential of a new strategy becomes apparent. As the plan is put into action, initial excitement can give way to frustration when results take longer and require more resources than expected.
At this challenging point, known as the "dark night of the marketing innovator," many give up, hoping to find a "better" strategy. Unfortunately, this can lead to a cycle of repeated failure.
In contrast, marketing innovators who stay the course despite these challenges often start to see successful outcomes. Even minor victories can inspire renewed motivation and clarity, propelling the innovator forward with increased energy.
The Co-op Industrial Advertising Network
A prime example of marketing innovation is the Co-Op Industrial Advertising Network, which I helped create with IndustrialLeaders.com, a Global Industrial Supply Directory. Together, we've developed an innovative and practical lead generation program for manufacturers and suppliers of industrial products, and it's free of charge.
This web-based marketing program focuses on generating pre-qualified sales opportunities rather than merely driving traffic to websites. While the network does increase traffic, its primary goal is to enhance sales opportunities for members.
The unique aspect of the Co-Op Industrial Advertising Network is that members don't need to share ad space on their websites. Instead, each member receives a fully optimized presell page hosted by us, accessible across our network via an in-house linking system. This approach allows members to effortlessly share traffic and sales opportunities without exchanging ads, making it an effective and popular advertising program.
Final Thoughts on Marketing Innovation
Don't wait for innovative marketing opportunities to appear?"create them. Break free from conventional thinking that traps you in a rut. Commit to innovation, focusing on reaching your target audience more effectively. Expect and prepare for obstacles, both in the market and within yourself. Remember, significant marketing achievements often stem from taking bold risks. With careful research and testing, you can mitigate these risks and achieve remarkable success.
About the Author
Conrad Bailey is the co-founder and vice president of [IndustrialLeaders.com](http://www.IndustrialLeaders.com), and author of the popular Co-Op Industrial Advertising Blog at [IndustrialLeaders.com/blog](http://www.IndustrialLeaders.com/blog).
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