{"id":7656,"date":"2017-10-09T13:41:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T11:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/?p=7656"},"modified":"2023-03-29T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T09:53:34","slug":"short-guide-subconscious-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/short-guide-subconscious-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Short Guide to Subconscious Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7660 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/advertising-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/advertising-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/advertising-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/advertising.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When most people think of <strong>Subconscious marketing<\/strong>, they think of science fiction and brainwashing. However, the term can have positive associations as well, and it can <strong>change customers&#8217; perceptions<\/strong> when used ethically.<\/p>\n<h3>The Two Sides of Subliminal Advertising<\/h3>\n<p>According to Harvard research, the human mind can unconsciously register words that flash across a screen <strong>too fast for the conscious mind to observe<\/strong>. This was a significant breakthrough because it showed that consumers <strong>didn&#8217;t have to register<\/strong> an ad for it to be effective.<\/p>\n<p>While the technique has many benefits, there&#8217;s also a dark side to Subconscious marketing. A method that uses flashing images and words can <strong>put an idea in the viewer&#8217;s mind<\/strong> without their even realizing where it came from. That idea has some <strong>unpleasant connotations<\/strong>, and thankfully, most countries have banned the practice. There are ways to use the same ideas to <strong>enhance a marketing strategy<\/strong> and effectively control customers&#8217; subconscious judgments about the company. If a company owner is looking for innovative ways to get ahead of the competition, the below techniques may be beneficial.<\/p>\n<h3>Reworking the Corporate Logo Design<\/h3>\n<p>The company&#8217;s logo is an extremely important branding tool. Whether or not customers know they&#8217;re doing it, they will inevitably judge the company <strong>based on its logo and other graphic styling<\/strong> <strong>cues<\/strong>. To make the most of that fact, the company should use its logo to convey an important message. Some shapes make <strong>strong suggestions<\/strong> to a person&#8217;s unconscious mind, and many unique logo designs use white spaces and lines to portray a <strong>hidden meaning<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a brand strategy commonly seen in logos from world-famous companies, but thankfully, this strategy can be used by a business of any size. When a company reworks its logo, it&#8217;s the perfect chance to say something to potential customers.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Color to Gain an Advantage<\/h3>\n<p>Any discussion on graphic design would be incomplete without a mention of <strong>color<\/strong>. Every color has a different <strong>subliminal connotation,<\/strong> and using it wisely can help a company enhance and change its image. Below are a few Subconscious marketing messages sent when certain colors are chosen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red.<\/strong> It signifies urgency, defiance, strength, and courage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yellow.<\/strong> This optimistic color denotes friendliness, creativity, and youth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Green.<\/strong> It&#8217;s a relaxing color that has connotations of restoration, health, balance, and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purple.<\/strong> It&#8217;s the traditional color of royalty and also signifies quality, luxury, and spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue.<\/strong> This color signifies intellectualism, logic, communication, loyalty, and coolness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colors can be used in Subconscious marketing in a variety of ways. For instance, an art supply store could be painted a cheery shade of yellow, or a yoga studio could be painted a pastel green.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Product Placement<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7661\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7661\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7661\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/product-placement-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/product-placement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/product-placement-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.awantego.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/product-placement.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Product Placement<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This Subconscious marketing technique occurs when a company <strong>pays filmmakers and TV show producers to use its products<\/strong>. A common example of this is when sitcom characters drink a certain soft drink or when billboards show real ads. This is very effective, as viewers subconsciously make an <strong>association between the product and the characters&#8217; lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a <strong>top-level product placement<\/strong> can be a real budget-killer, and it&#8217;s typically not within the reach of startups and small businesses. However, an owner may be able to tweak this method for smaller-scale benefits. Consider working with a <strong>blogger<\/strong> or <strong>local media outlet<\/strong> to practice product placement without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<h3>Think Before Choosing Advertising Models<\/h3>\n<p>When a company shoots photographs or videos for use in a future marketing campaign, the advertising team should give <strong>great consideration to the people<\/strong> they choose to star in them. While this type of judgment may seem superficial, it&#8217;s based on biology. Everyone makes inferences about a company&#8217;s services and products based on <strong>outward appearances<\/strong>. Many people make subconscious assumptions about the product being advertised, which is why most Subconscious marketing involves physically attractive actors and models. While it&#8217;s not necessary to photograph beautiful people, it&#8217;s important to think deeply about how the actors and models fulfill the <strong>target market&#8217;s ideals<\/strong>. Minor changes to accessories, clothing, and hairstyles can make a significant subconscious difference.<\/p>\n<p>While there are plenty of dishonest ways to engage in Subconscious marketing efforts, the <strong>white-hat approach is infinitely more effective<\/strong>. Skip the flashing images and words to the sci-fi movies, and use these four methods to <strong>improve customer satisfaction<\/strong> and <strong>increase sales.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When most people think of Subconscious marketing, they think of science fiction and brainwashing. However, the term can have positive associations as well, and it can change customers&#8217; perceptions when used ethically. 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