Marketing Strategy

A strategic marketing plan is a roadmap for your business – it helps you stay on track and reach your goals without getting lost.

John Walker

Craft a Strategic Marketing plan for Success

In today's digital landscape, haphazard marketing efforts are like throwing darts in the dark – you might hit the target occasionally, but you're more likely to miss the mark. If you're serious about achieving your business goals, it's time to move beyond sporadic marketing tactics and invest in a strategic marketing plan.

I’ve worked with national and global firms to develop of strategic marketing plans, ones that often took months of work. At J. Walker Marketing, we specialize in nimbly crafting marketing strategies for smaller firms that want to get to work winning new customers quickly while following the tried and true principles of strategic marketing.

Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

Our approach to building a marketing strategy begins with an understanding of your business objectives and an assessment of your current marketing capabilities. We believe that every successful marketing plan should do these things:

  1. Set Clear Goals: What are your communication and financial goals? We work closely with you to define specific and measurable objectives that align with your overall business strategy.
  2. Ensure Readiness for Success: Is your organization prepared to excel in marketing? We evaluate your staffing, budget, company culture, and executive support to ensure you have the necessary foundation in place. If there are gaps, we address them.
  3. Develop an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP): Have you defined your target customers complete with demographics, pain points, needs, and preferences?  We’ll mine market research and analyze your internal customer data to understand who we should be targeting.
  4. Craft Compelling Messages: What marketing message will resonate with your target audience? The message needs to translates product features into benefits that resonate with your ideal customers.
  5. Budget for Success: Are you allocating your resources effectively? We help you draft a budget that aligns with your specific goals, ensuring that every dollar spent contributes to your success.
  6. Integrate with Sales: Is there seamless coordination between marketing and sales? We design strategies to ensure that leads generated by marketing efforts smoothly transition to your sales team for closing deals.
  7. Map the Media Landscape: Where should you advertise, and what tactics should you employ? Our media planning expertise will help you navigate the complex landscape of digital advertising channels to select the most suitable options to reach your target audience effectively.
  8. Plan and Measure ROI: What will it take to get a return on your marketing investment? We provide you with the necessary tools and metrics to track and measure the performance of your marketing plan, ensuring that you can make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Fractional CMO Services

We understand that some engagements may require additional support, particularly when there’s work to be done with your internal teams. That's why we offer Fractional CMO Services, where we provide you with an interim marketing leader who brings a wealth of expertise to your team. You get an experienced marketing professional who will integrate seamlessly with your organization to help bridge any skill gaps and drive your marketing initiatives forward.

At J. Walker Marketing, our mission is to guide businesses like yours towards marketing success through the development of strategic marketing plans. We understand that marketing is more than just a collection of tactics; it's a coordinated effort that requires a clear strategy, a deep understanding of your ideal customers, and a commitment to achieving your goals.

If you're ready to take your marketing efforts to the next level, we invite you to partner with us. Together, we'll craft a comprehensive marketing strategy that empowers your business to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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Let's work together to create a digital marketing strategy that drives real results for your business.
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J. Walker by the numbers

200+

Marketing
Projects

2.2M

Yearly Traffic
(Client Websites)

+50%

Traffic Increase
from SEO

240%

Client Project
ROI

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