OUTREACH MARKETING: 3-STEPS TO PLANNING AN OUTREACH MARKETING BLITZ
Define the goal & set the date
New leases
Attendees at an open house
Reposition a bad reputation
Highlight new management or ownership
Increase social media following
Select your marketing materials & purchase goodies
Host a team meeting at least a few days in advance (ideally a week in advance)
Decide which team members will go and when (put it on the calendar)
We’ve found 35-40 is a doable number of businesses to visit and allow for time to drive from place to place, take notes, and have a lunch/breaks
Talk about the goal (# of businesses to visit, types of business and call-to-action) and make sure everyone understand the desired end result
Prep your team on what to say and where to go
Decide on what goodies you’ll take
Follow up:
Print your follow up spreadsheet
Review with the team
Set the standard for follow up spreadsheet (what makes for “good notes”)