It’s amazing how fast things can evolve, as humans, it is easy to get stuck in the ruts of doing things, and then we have a shock like COVID-19 that can change everything.
One thing we need to know as we dive deeper into the new era is that there is so much of “the new normal” that is here to stay.
Like everything else, consumers are rapidly changing their habits, worldviews and attitudes. In the last few studies we have carried out, we have discovered changes in brand experiences and the good or bad/news is that these changes could be here to stay forever.
Moreover, there is a ‘silver lining’ in digitization. More than ever before, brands need to be just as quick and efficient in their digital transformation to remain relevant, competitive and sustainable.
As a matter of fact, digital transformation can totally change the way you do business, service customers, cost more money, but the upside potentials are huge.
However, it is not magic, but the truth is, a good strategy often feels like magic and for us, it starts with an idea. You also might be wondering what exactly a digital transformation is.
Well, it’s not just converting bricks and mortar stores into websites. Nor is it simply adding a digital marketing plan to your existing conventional advertising strategy.
The uniqueness of digital transformation is a constant process of building and updating your digital strategy centred around the needs of your business and customers.
Essentially, it’s fully embracing digital, putting it at the centre-piece of your effort. This is what we at SBI Media have zeroed-in on when it comes to helping brands thrive by fully embracing the benefits of everything digital can do.
We also know that digital transformation can unlock a level of potential unseen before in an industry. This was how Netflix took the film and entertainment industry by a storm by digitizing entertainment in the age of DVDs and video cassettes.
It's also about investing more in the big ideas, which is total immersion, listening and understanding your consumers and business through strategic planning, big data analytics and optimisation.
However, in order to win big, brands have got to be willing to invest big in digital transformation, because cost-optimization will get your brand so far during hard times but if you want to see big results for your brand,
it’s worth thinking about how you can make your ideas bigger and going for it.
With that being said, as a brand, finding a way to survive during this new era can be challenging. However, brands that are prepared to adapt, learn and take advantage of the times to go digital will be leaders of today and tomorrow.
To learn more about how you can embrace digital transformation for your brand and business, talk to us, we are just one email away. You can reach us via: info@sbimedia.com.ng
In the last few days, Nigeria and most especially the city of Lagos witnessed one of the most trying times that led to the avoidable loss of lives and wanton destruction of public and private property.
As a next-generation global media agency, Lagos has contributed to our growth and continuous ambition. The recent unfortunate incidence is of great concern to us and we are in solidarity with the people of Lagos.
We are optimistic that the current calmness will lead to a wave of lasting peace and tranquility that the city and the state have enjoyed and known for.
Whether it is brand perception building, lead capture or product purchase, experiential marketing is vital to these goals.
Experience drives perception and every brand and marketer’s challenge is to deliver an emotional understanding of the holistic brand by creating a meaningful appreciation of the brand through hands-on involvement and two-way interaction.
Doing so demonstrates a brand value beyond promotional messaging.
As we know, we live in a world where consumers aren’t buying into brand “promises” as they did once upon a time.
Brands are constantly asking themselves the same question; What makes our customers tick? They ask this question because every brand wants to deliver more of what people want and less of what they don’t.
And this is a question that has become harder to answer in today’s digital world. Consumers now have more choices than ever before, and their expectations can appear to change on a daily basis.
This freedom to choose extends not only to what they purchase but how they purchase, and through which means they choose to engage and interact with brands.
Data has always been a hot topic, and big data is everywhere these days. Data is also considered as a key factor in the success of a brand or company.
Data is perhaps more valuable than gold, some even say that data is the mineral oil of the 21st century.
But collecting and storing data is no warranty for growth and profit. So, what makes data powerful?
Well, all of us generate data all the time. We communicate via digital channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter etc, we do online research, we take pictures with our smartphones and in doing so, we leave a data trail.
To commemorate the 40th birthday of SBI Media Group's CEO, we are very excited to announce the launch 🚀 of the SBI Media Workshop.
A CSR initiative and free training workshop designed to help many young Nigerian youths leverage the tools they already have in their hands which is the Internet to become content creators,
entrepreneurs and learn how to benefit from the current business opportunities available within the modern media market.
Here is opportunity to jumpstart your career and dream for free.