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Relevance in marketing: the key to success

Relevance in marketing: the key to success

Relevance is not a coincidence - it is a consequence. Period.

Hey you,

You can put out as many posts, place ads, build exhibition walls, shoot reels and pitch campaigns as you like - if nobody has the feeling: "Yes, this feels real", it won't work.


In other words:
Being visible is easy. Relevance is the difference.

And no - this has nothing to do with the latest TikTok sound or some fancy tool. It has to do with clarity, timing and recognizability.

 

Visual representation of brand relevance and consistency

Example 1: fritz-kola

fritz is not successful because the lemonade tastes better.

But because you know immediately what they stand for: No boredom. No compromises. And certainly no right-wing bullshit.

The branding runs throughout - from the bottle to the billboard.

Reason for buying?
Not thirst. But affiliation.

fritz-kola brand example with consistent visual identity

Example 2: Huel

Meal from the bag. Sounds sexy? Not really.

But Huel has managed to turn it into a lifestyle. Little color. Clear typography. Focused on function.
And above all: they talk to people as if they weren't stupid.

The result?
Not a mainstream product - but a huge sales driver because they have found their target group and take them seriously.

Huel brand example with minimalist design and clear typography

Example 3: Every Foods

Do you know them? The frozen meals with understated design, cool colors and a focus on healthy convenience?

Every doesn't look like "ready-made food". And that's exactly the point.
Design, language, user experience - everything feels "modern, fast, good".

You think: "I want this in my freezer."
Not: "Oh, that was probably leftovers from the Asian snack bar."

Every Foods brand example with modern packaging design

Relevance? Doesn't mean being loud.

But rather:
👉 that people can see what you're about - without the need for explanation.
👉 That people won't forget you once they've seen you.
👉 That you have the feeling: This just fits.

So: 3 questions for you to take away

  1. Would people recognize your brand identity if your logo was gone?
  2. Would your customers miss you if you were gone tomorrow?
  3. Would you click on it yourself if you happened to see your post on the homepage?
Checklist for brand relevance and recognizability

Conclusion:

Brands are not loudspeakers.

Brands are vibes.

And relevance does not come from more output - but from more substance.
 
So if things aren't going so well with the impact...
then it's not because of the content plan, but because of the brand core.
 
See you next week - stay clear, stay brave, stay you.
Chantalle
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