10 stellar strategies to promote your new product or service

Launching a new product or service is an exciting, yet pivotal moment for any brand. And executing a stellar promotional game plan is essential to ensure its success.

As PR professionals, we understand the importance of crafting impactful campaigns that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. So, let us share our insights as we unveil 10 stellar strategies, backed by real-life success stories, to effectively promote your new product or service.

Craft a compelling story

Every great product or service has a story behind it. Use your storytelling skills to create an emotional connection with your audience. Whether it’s the journey of your brand’s inception or the problem your offering aims to solve, a powerful story can turn your product into a captivating experience for consumers. Apple’s famous “Shot on iPhone” campaign featured stunning photos and videos taken by everyday users with their iPhones. The heartwarming campaign’s storytelling approach showcased the iPhone’s exceptional camera capabilities, making it more than just a smartphone but a tool for creativity and self-expression.

Tease your campaign

Create a sense of anticipation and excitement around your new product with teaser campaigns. The entertainment industry LOVES this strategy. Let’s look at the film release for Barbie, the best recent example of building anticipation and excitement. Through strategically timed sneak peeks and captivating teasers, the campaign generated curiosity and set the stage for the grand reveal of the film. The teasers created a buzz among audiences, garnering attention and interest leading up to the movie’s release. For your next product launch, consider releasing cryptic captions, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes content to build anticipation and curiosity among your audience.

Offer exclusive previews:

This sense of exclusivity can ignite buzz and fuel word-of-mouth promotion before your official launch. Use email marketing and social media platforms to create anticipation and build a sense of urgency among your audience. Offering limited-time promotions or early access to exclusive features will entice customers to take action and make a purchase, while also fostering a sense of loyalty and appreciation for being part of the inner circle. Also consider collaborating with influencers or media outlets to cover the exclusive preview event, amplifying its reach and impact in the market. Take a look at Amazon Prime Day‘s strategy, an annual shopping event with a huge lead-up strategy promoting offers, exclusive deals and early access to Prime members, encouraging sign-ups and boosting brand loyalty.

Make sure your content is engaging

High-quality images, videos and animations can effectively convey your new product’s value and allure potential customers. Visual storytelling is an essential tool to evoke emotions and create a memorable experience around your product. Even better, make your content interactive. Think Q&A’s and polls, interactive product demos and how-to’s, inviting your audience to participate actively with your brand can lead to a deeper connection and increased interest in your new offering. Most importantly, remember to keep your content consistent with your brand identity and messaging. This cohesiveness reinforces your brand’s image and ensures that your audience easily recognises and relates to your product.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

Collaborative product launches, joint events and co-branded campaigns are excellent ways to leverage each other’s strengths and generate a buzz in the market. Seek out partners whose expertise complements yours, enabling you to tap into new markets and reach a broader audience. Ensure the collaboration brings something unique and meaningful to both brands, creating a win-win scenario. One of our favourite recent brand partnerships was the Adidas x Beyoncé’s Ivy Park line – a stylish and inclusive athleisure brand that garnered massive attention and media coverage.

Media Press Release:

We all know a well-crafted press release is a powerful tool to generate media coverage and build credibility. So, write a compelling press release that highlights your product’s unique features and benefits. Start with a catchy headline and a strong opening paragraph that highlights the product’s unique features and benefits. Use clear language, relevant data and customer testimonials to back up your claims. Keep the press release concise and to the point to capture journalists’ attention quickly. Invite journalists to reach out for more information and distribute the press release through relevant channels to secure media coverage and showcase the value of your product.

Social Media Campaigns:

Use social media to spark conversations and engage with your audience. To strategically use social media campaigns, start by defining your campaign’s objective and target audience. Craft compelling and authentic content that aligns with your brand values and resonates with your audience. Incorporate user-generated content to foster a sense of community and involvement. Engage with your audience by responding to comments, asking questions and encouraging them to share their stories. Leverage social media analytics to measure the campaign’s performance and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Remember, a well-executed social media campaign can not only boost brand awareness but also create a lasting impact on your audience.

Influencer Collaboration:

We all knew this was going to be a big one. Leverage the influence of social media influencers and celebrities to endorse your product authentically. Their authentic endorsements can drive significant engagement and awareness, propelling your new product or service into the limelight. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is a prime example of successful influencer collaboration. The beauty brand partnered with a diverse range of influencers who represented different skin tones and types. The influencers’ authentic testimonials and makeup tutorials helped Fenty Beauty achieve massive success and acclaim, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the beauty industry.

Customer Testimonials:

Testimonial marketing is a powerful strategy that leverages the positive experiences and feedback from satisfied customers or influencers to build trust and credibility for a brand or product. Showcase genuine testimonials to create social proof and reassure potential customers about the quality and value of your offerings. Sephora has a vibrant community called Sephora Squad, comprising storytellers, beauty enthusiasts and artists. To promote the squad, Sephora features testimonials from existing members on its website, explaining why they love being a part of this exclusive group. This strategy entices fresh members to join the Sephora Squad, creating a strong sense of community and loyalty among its customers.

Launch Event:

Hosting a well-executed PR launch event is a strategic move that can elevate your new product or service to new heights. By creating a unique and memorable experience, you will generate buzz and excitement among your target audience, journalists, influencers and industry insiders. To ensure a successful launch event, start by defining clear objectives and audience demographics, then design an immersive and on-brand experience that aligns with your product’s unique selling points. Involve influencers, media and key opinion leaders to extend the reach and impact of your event, and leverage social media to create a buzz before, during and after the event. Capture engaging content and media coverage to extend the event’s lifespan and make sure to follow up with attendees to nurture relationships and maximise the impact of your launch event on your brand’s growth and reputation.