{"id":238,"date":"2023-08-18T08:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/?p=238"},"modified":"2023-08-18T08:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:30:10","slug":"best-marketing-techniques-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/best-marketing-techniques-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Techniques that Work Best with Filipino Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Filipinos are known to be one of the most sociable people in the world. From the usual <em>handaans <\/em>to the regular <em>barkada<\/em> nights, our love for socializing can\u2019t be denied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because of the Filipinos\u2019 love for socializing, the types of marketing techniques that work best in the Philippines are also people- and social media-centric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this day and age of digital technology, when connecting and socializing can be done almost anywhere and anytime, it\u2019s no surprise that Filipinos would use this opportunity to stay connected. In fact, the number of social media users in the Philippines would increase to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/489180\/number-of-social-network-users-in-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">90 million by 2025.<\/a>  So if you want to effectively market your products in the Philippines, you should keep this factor in mind.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>The Philippines is known for being one of the most social media savvy countries in the world&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-best-marketing-techniques-for-filipinos\">What are the best marketing techniques for Filipinos?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Filipinos love shopping\" style=\"width:555px;height:370px\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The best marketing techniques for Filipinos today are social media-centric.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t just search about the best marketing strategy on Google and think those techniques would apply to all types of customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different countries have different cultures, values and behavior. Therefore, coming up with an effective online selling strategy means finding out what appeals to the Filipinos&#8217; sensibilities and buying behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let us give you a&nbsp;walkthrough of the types of marketing techniques that work especially well with local customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wom-word-of-mouth-marketing\"><strong>WOM (word-of-mouth) marketing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Word-of-mouth marketing is considered the most trusted form of marketing strategy. As a matter of fact, <strong>92% <\/strong>of consumers trust recommendations from people they know \u2014 from their friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this possible, you need to ensure that your <strong>products are of good quality<\/strong>, your <strong>services are reliable<\/strong>, and your <strong>customer service is solid<\/strong>. This builds up over time with every brand exposure and with every customer interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/word-of-mouth-marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Word Of Mouth Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-12482\" style=\"width:428px;height:440px\" width=\"428\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>92% of consumers trust recommendations from people they know, <br>like their family and friends.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The buzz creates itself when your products are so good, or when you do something so delightfully unexpected for your customers that everyone can\u2019t stop talking about it, like a viral video or funny ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will definitely boost your brand awareness as well as your brand loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/improve-customer-service-online\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Improve Your Customer Service as An Online Seller.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UGC marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>User-generated content or UGC are any form of content made by people outside of your company. They&#8217;re usually followers of your brand, new customers or influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UGCs can be in the form of photos, videos or reviews of your products. These types of content can influence potential customers to try your brand because they feel<strong> more organic and authentic<\/strong>. They offer first-hand experiences of your products that make other people feel like they could also see and touch the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filipinos also trust recommendations from non-branded or real customer reviews over ads, that&#8217;s why UGCs are a very effective form of marketing! Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/user-generated-content\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Key Benefits of UGC for Your Brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"influencer-marketing\"><strong>Influencer marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/influencer-marketing\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Influencer marketing<\/a> is a popular digital marketing strategy. In fact, a study showed that influencer marketing is set to grow from $6.0 billion in 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsandmarkets.com\/Market-Reports\/influencer-marketing-platform-market-294138.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">to $24.1 billion by 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in the Philippines, influencer marketing is definitely a digital crowd-favorite. Influencers aren\u2019t exactly celebrities but because of their great number of followers, their brand influence is undeniable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/customize-ads-to-audience.jpg\" alt=\"influencer marketing technique\" style=\"width:560px;height:374px\" width=\"560\" height=\"374\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Influencers are a more cost-effective option over celebrity endorsers <br>that command high rates.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Companies and brands usually seek popular social media influencers with huge followings to <strong>endorse their products and\/or services<\/strong>. This can be done by giving them free products and asking them to post a review or by paying them a professional fee, just like celebrity endorsers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the rates of social media influencers are usually lower than those of celebrities, influencer marketing is a cost-effective option for many brands, especially when you factor in that they will produce their own content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/micro-influencers\/\" class=\"ek-link\">How Micro influencers Can Help Your Brand<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social-media-marketing\"><strong>Social media marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Philippines, social media marketing is also a big hit. This comes as no surprise as the Philippines is known for being one of the most social media savvy countries in the world, with <strong>71% <\/strong>of its 100 plus million population being active social media users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A close relative of influencer marketing, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/beginner-guide-social-media-marketing\/\" class=\"ek-link\">social media marketing<\/a> uses social platforms to connect with customers. As people spend most of their time on social media sites, advertising on these platforms is definitely a good idea. This marketing technique is also far cheaper than traditional media and print marketing or even Google ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good social media marketing content depends on where you\u2019re posting it. For example, if the platform is Facebook, text and video content are more effective. If the platform is Instagram, well-curated photo content would do the trick, while funny and entertaining short videos work well on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"video-marketing\"><strong>Video marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to go all-in on social media marketing, you\u2019ll have to take video marketing seriously, too, since it\u2019s one of the most effective marketing strategies not only in the Philippines but globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study showed that <strong>viewers retain 95% of a message <\/strong>when they watch it in a video compared to the mere 10% retention when reading it in text. That&#8217;s the advantage of videos over other mediums of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of video marketing is the possibility of your video content becoming viral. It\u2019s not easy to go viral, but when yours does, you can reach a wider audience and increase your chances of customer conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your video ads more effective, create engaging and attention-grabbing content. <strong>Funny, heartwarming, <\/strong>and <strong>trendy <\/strong>video ads are more compelling to viewers. Likewise, you can team up with influencers to make it more appealing and reach a wider audience. It\u2019s like hitting two birds with one stone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using humor in marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using humor and memes in your marketing campaign is a great way to attract Filipino customers. Making people laugh is a genius way of grabbing their attention and eventually making them grow fond of your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/humor-in-marketing.jpg\" alt=\"humor in marketing\" class=\"wp-image-12485\" style=\"width:525px;height:350px\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Making people laugh is a great way to grab their attention <br>and get to know your brand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Humorous content has been proven effective in humanizing a brand. It&#8217;s also a great way to go viral as people would be sharing your ad or content on social media. To keep this technique effective, you&#8217;ll need to stay updated on trends and you have to utlize them in your content fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making Filipinos laugh endears them to your brand, so do emotional and heart warming stories. But  to make good stories, you must understand your target market well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good storytelling is an effective tool to make to people stop and watch your content, especially when <strong>they find it relatable<\/strong>. They feel like you&#8217;re talking to them directly, because you understand their challenges, dreams and aspirations in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great strategy to convey how your company is there to help them or is one with them always. The power of storytelling is creating strong connections with your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/emotional-branding\/\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Win Customers through Emotional Branding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learning-about-effective-marketing-in-the-philippines\">Learning about effective marketing in the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/discovery_commerce-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"effective marketing techniques\" class=\"wp-image-3144\" style=\"width:540px;height:304px\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image source: Getty Images<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To sum it all up, the Philippine market is one that is all about the people and they must be at the center of your ads. <strong>What makes them tick?<\/strong> What makes them watch until the end of your video? Most importantly, what pushes them to &#8216;add to cart&#8217; and &#8216;complete&#8217; the purchase? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must <strong>appeal to their emotions <\/strong>and <strong>empathize <\/strong>with their daily challenges, hopes, aspirations and even whims. And they love sharing all these on their social media, so by doing your research, you can get important clues from your target market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a cue from our effective marketing techniques above. Social is where your customers are and that&#8217;s where you should be, too. To successfully win the hearts of your consumers, your marketing strategy must capture this social aspect of Filipinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>More Marketing tips for your online business:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/psychological-marketing-tactics\/\" class=\"ek-link\">5 Psychological Marketing Tactics that Increase Sales<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/consumer-buying-behavior\/\" class=\"ek-link\">The 5 Drivers of Consumer Buying Behavior<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/4ps-of-marketing\/\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Use the 4Ps of Marketing in Ecommerce<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What would make Filipino customers attracted to your business? Find out the effective marketing techniques to use. 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