IF THIS IS ALL THEY SAW OF YOUR PRODUCT, WOULD YOUR BRAND COME TO MIND?
BUILDING A MEMORABLE FURNITURE BRAND MATTERS LIKE NEVER BEFORE Everything about the furniture business has changed. The internet, increasing foreign manufacturing and a slow economy have forced the industry into what can be called “a generational transition�. The way furniture used to do business is not the way it can continue to do so from this point forward. More furniture companies are now realizing that building a memorable brand that clearly demonstrates unique values is the difference between building profitable relationships with retailers than selling solely based on price. Branding is more than just having an image. A good brand is the cornerstone of good marketing. Having the right brand during these times is the best way to stand out from the crowd, be remembered and to create results. Fact: Las Vegas Market in February 2010 will introduce over 100 new exhibitors. Chances are your company will have several new competitors to be concerned about. How will you stand out? Learn more: www.furniturebranding.com
TAKE A SEAT AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT.
THE WAY CONSUMERS INTERACT WITH FURNITURE COMPANIES IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING. Technology has empowered furniture consumers. Whether they are buying from a website or a brick-and-mortar store, most of their research is performed online. With the right kind of online presence and brand experience your consumers can now empower you. From social networking sites and online videos to online articles and quality SEO, your online presence plays a major role in your business. By leveraging the power of the internet to provide consumers with a wealth of information and content about your products, you can become part of their decision making process. Consumer awareness builds credibility which leads to creating demand from retailers. Is your brand truly present online? Fact: $4.6 billion: Estimated furniture and bedding online sales in 2008. (Furniture Today) Fact: 60%: Consumers who conducted online research before buying home furnishings in a retail store during the six months of February to July 2009. (comScore)
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APPEAL TO CONSUMERS’ LIFESTYLES AND CREATE DEMAND FROM RETAILERS. In all industries there are several companies selling products within the same category. Think iPhone. Think Blackberry. Think Palm Pre. All very similar devices. The real difference between them is how they appeal to consumers’ lifestyles. By developing a unique brand each is able to capture a space within the market. This is known as “Brand Space”. This works the same way in furniture. Whether shopping based on price or not, modern-day consumers have endless choices when it comes to purchasing furniture. The decision they make is then heavily influenced by their lifestyle. Understanding where your furniture fits in with their lifestyles is the key to creating your own unique brand space. Win favor with retailers by showing them that you are in tune with your consumers’ lifestyles. What’s brand space are you in? Insight: NHFA recently launched HomeFurnishings.com to build consumer awareness, gain feedback and create new value for the furniture industry by educating consumers. 18 months in the making, NHFA expects to fund an initial $2 million budget for the program by the end of 2010. Where does the consumer fit in your company?
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CREATE YOUR OWN BRAND SPACE.
DEFINE YOUR IMAGE AND BOLDLY EXPRESS YOUR UNIQUE VALUES.
Everyone has heard “Image is Everything”. Now, lets take that to the next level and accept that “Furniture is fashion.” It is, pure and simple. A big part of building a quality furniture brand is defining and creating your image. From your logo to your colors and from your website to your catalog, your image speaks volumes about your company’s values. Your image also lets retailers know what kind of company you are and how they will do business with you. Create a strong image, build a memorable brand story and communicate the values that are unique to your company and its products. Nothing has a stronger pull than the appeal of a solid brand image. Insight: In 2009 companies that hired MVC Agency to rebuild their brand and image saw a significant increase in business despite economic circumstances. Are you ready to defy the status quo?
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