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The Business of Fashion: Using Personas & Calendars to Grow

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · September 5, 2017 · 52 min

Summary

This episode, though older, introduces fundamental marketing concepts like customer personas and content calendars. Ecommerce operators can leverage these timeless strategies to better understand their target audience and plan their content, even with today's advanced tools on platforms like Shopify. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning for growth rather than reactive marketing.

Key takeaways

Themes

brand & contentdtc strategy

Topics covered

customer personascontent calendarseditorial planningstrategic marketing

Episode description

If there’s one industry that’s harder than most to market, it’s fashion. Why is it so intrinsically difficult to market a fashion store? And if we know why, what can we do about it? Joining us to break it down is Jacklyn Deans. Jacklyn Deans is the Founder and Principal eCommerce Consultant at Flash + Color. Flash + Color helps Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle brands establish and expand their businesses online. With over 15 years of eCommerce and Digital Marketing experience, she advises brands on how to exponentially increase sales, boost engagement, and create loyal customers.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand & content?
Develop detailed customer personas, including demographics, psychographics, pain points, and motivations, to tailor your marketing efforts effectively. Even if your marketing tech stack has evolved, the core principles of understanding your customer still apply.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Implement an editorial calendar to strategically plan content (blog posts, social media, emails) around key dates, product launches, and seasonal trends. This ensures consistent messaging and frees up time for reactive marketing.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Utilize your understanding of customer personas to inform your content calendar, ensuring that each piece of content addresses specific customer needs or interests at the right time. This integrated approach maximizes engagement and relevance.

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