The Stitched Approach: the cost of traditional advertising vs. workwear branding
Today – margins have become more crucial than ever. In the competitive business landscape, companies are continually searching for the most effective ways to stand out and leave a lasting impression on their target audience. The two popular strategies that come into play are employee embroidering on company clothing (available at Impact Workwear) and / or investing in advertising campaigns. While both have their merits – this blog post aims to show you the benefits of using impact to boost your companies advertising.
Adding a logo onto company clothing
Build a strong brand identity:
When employees proudly wear company-branded clothing adorned with the logo or other branding elements, it creates a strong sense of identity and unity within the organisation. This cohesion often extends beyond the workplace, with employees acting as brand ambassadors outside of their work hours. This organic promotion can significantly boost a company’s image and credibility.
Cost effective brand exposure:
Embroidering company clothing for employees can be a cost-effective branding strategy. Starting at £1.80+VAT, Initial investments are a onetime expense that employees can wear repeatedly – giving brand exposure. Over time, the cost per impression can be significantly lower than traditional advertising campaigns.
Morale and loyalty:
Equipping employees with branded clothes fosters a sense of belonging and pride within the organisation. This can improve morale and purpose, increasing retention rates and enhance loyalty. When employees feel connected and a sense of belonging it is more likely for them to go above and beyond which attributes to better customer service and company growth.
Vs.
Traditional advertising campaigns
Targeted marketing
Advertising campaigns, though expensive, often target a broader audience and can follow algorithms. Such campaigns can use different platforms such as television, radio, online and social media. Companies can target specific demographics and locations, and this can ensure their message reaches the right audience.
Immediate visibility and impact
Advertisements can create immediate brand visibility and have direct impact. Well crafted messages are able to capture the attention of potential customers quickly. This is particularly useful when launching a new product or announcing a promotion.
Scalability
Advertising campaigns can be scaled according to company budget and goals. The impact of such advertising can be measured with data analytics and metrics. This data driven approach allows companies to fine tune their strategies for optimal results.
Which to choose?
There are obvious pros and cons between logo embroidery or print on company clothing and traditional advertising. The choice depends on goals, budget and target audience.
However, garment branding is a simple, perhaps much cheaper, and easier way to get your brand noticed! Your employees can represent you 365 days a year! In doing so, you may be able to create a unique brand identity to compete with the noticeable clothing colourways/design of Sainsburys, Amazon, Subway or McDonalds!
For those looking to foster a strong internal culture, improve brand loyalty and cost-effective branding – branding company clothing is the way to go!
However, often a combo of both can be the influential approach. The ultimate approach being to create a distinctive brand identity and connect your audience in a meaningful way, the best strategy is one that helps you achieve that objective.