Article

Islam Gouda
Islam Gouda 8 April 2020

Marketing Your Company's Corporate Culture

The corporate culture is not just a creed between the employees, but it is a representation of the company's ethos and it is a great way to market any organisation.

Corporate culture is a vital element in representing a company, it provides an understanding for the customers on how the company is operating, what to expect when dealing with the company, and is considered the lowest cost marketing initiative that can attract customers and leverage the brand.
 
The connection between corporate cultures and customers are the employees; they are the ones that if companies made happy will be able to retain a satisfied customer, better work, better products/services, and bigger profits. Corporate cultures also allow for creative working environments, which don’t only mean creative product concepts but also creative marketing techniques to promote these products or services.
 
The marketing mix however, doesn’t include culture; it is more focused on the customers than what makes up the company. Perceptions and preferences of the customers though are built on factors such as: the artifacts (the visual organisational structures and processes), espoused values (the strategies, the goals, and the philosophies), and the basic underlining assumptions (unconscious, taken for granted beliefs, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings which are the ultimate source for values and actions.
 
Corporate cultures also attract employees; a creative corporate culture will require creative employees who believe they have the capacity to contribute and be part of the organisation.
 
The problem about corporate cultures that they are most of the time created unconsciously coming together as they do, giving it little thought in the process – which doesn’t allow a room for marketers to implement or integrate with their strategies. However, there are ways that can encourage the creation of a positive corporate culture that promotes companies making customers wanting to belong to:

1.      Recreate the Marketing Mix

The marketing mix only includes products, places, promotions, and prices; you have to recreate the marketing mix and incorporate culture. Once you do so, you have to understand how you can deliver that culture to the customers using the elements previously discussed (artifacts, values, and the basic underlining assumptions. To attract the customers with culture as a marketing tool, you must understand whether what is being promoted is congruent with the customers’ wants, whether the culture is that of their appeal, and whether they will/can belong to that culture. Of course, that takes place only after defining your target market.

2.      Allow Marketers to Hire

Ask the marketing manager/team to be present in the hiring process; it is important that they contribute with their insight of who will join and contribute towards the culture they will promote. Their opinions are not as much as relevant as an insight when compared with the expertise and professional background of the employees being hired, but it matters in the hiring process.

3.      Promote Your Culture

Culture promotion takes place by rewarding your employees; as mentioned previously, companies who make sure that their employees are rewarded will make sure that their customers are happy. Rewarding your employees however should be based on their understanding of the culture and whether they have contributed towards its implementation. Customers are as important in the culture promotion as the employees, so it is vital to appreciate your customer’s business by rewarding them as well – classical examples include loyalty programs, incentives, and perks.

4.      Measure Your Culture

As being part of the marketing mix, culture with all of what it represents can be measured; it is important to measure the ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment) by understanding how the corporate culture is affecting your customers and how they perceive your brand. The culture can be measured by understanding how much have been put to creating the culture – the artifacts purchased and the employees who represent the culture. Values and underlining assumptions can’t be measured, but they are connected with the employees who create them.
 
As customers, it is important to perceive a culture which will empower our choices towards selecting a brand; and companies it is crucial to represent ourselves in ways that are congruent with customers’ aspirations, values, and wants. Belonging to the company is what makes the customers would like to purchase, and they will only belong is representing them.
Please login or register to add a comment.

Contribute Now!

Loving our articles? Do you have an insightful post that you want to shout about? Well, you've come to the right place! We are always looking for fresh Doughnuts to be a part of our community.

Popular Articles

See all
How to Review a Website — A Guide for Beginners

How to Review a Website — A Guide for Beginners

A company website is crucial for any business's digital marketing strategy. To keep up with the changing trends and customer buying behaviors, it's important to review and make necessary changes regularly...

Digital Doughnut Contributor
Digital Doughnut Contributor 25 March 2024
Read more
The World Is Shrinking: 6 Degrees of Separation Is Now 2!

The World Is Shrinking: 6 Degrees of Separation Is Now 2!

Six degrees of separation is not just a party game, it's a reality. Everyone is the world is interconnected, and thanks to social media, that connectedness gets tighter and richer each day. See the research...

Scott Christley
Scott Christley 9 August 2017
Read more
The Impact of New Technology on Marketing

The Impact of New Technology on Marketing

Technology has impacted every part of our lives. From household chores to business disciplines and etiquette, there's a gadget or app for it. Marketing has changed dramatically over the years, but what is the...

Alex Lysak
Alex Lysak 3 April 2024
Read more
Sales and Marketing Collaboration: A Recipe for B2B Success

Sales and Marketing Collaboration: A Recipe for B2B Success

In the world of B2B, the age-old rivalry between Sales and Marketing often overshadows the potential for a fruitful partnership. Yet, when these two departments align their goals, strategies, and efforts, the results...

Zsofia Raffa
Zsofia Raffa 12 September 2024
Read more
Cats and Dogs Boost Your Business By 300%. Here’s How.

Cats and Dogs Boost Your Business By 300%. Here’s How.

It’s the age-old question that has endured ever since the creation of the internet: are you a cat person or a dog person? Or do you love both cats and dogs? We have both dog lovers and cat lovers at Sortlist, so it...

Aline Strouvens
Aline Strouvens 27 August 2021
Read more