Category: Marketing Basics

Humanize Your Brand with Edutainment

In your industry the stakes are high, the topics are complex, and the audience is discerning. Yet, even in this serious and professional sector, there is immense value in embracing a strategy that is both engaging and memorable, also known as edutainment. If you’ve never heard of edutainment or are unsure of how it applies to your business, read on. We’re here to show you how it can transform the way you connect with financial advisors and build lasting relationships.

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Elevated Marketing: Stop Cobbling, Start Building!

In alternative investments, marketing often serves as the gateway to your fund. Before prospects ever meet you or hear your story, they’ve likely already encountered your marketing materials. These materials set the stage, shaping first impressions and establishing credibility. 

Although marketing materials are obviously important, it’s not uncommon for firms to approach marketing with a “cobble it together” mindset, relying on makeshift solutions that undervalue the transformative role marketing can play in capital-raising success.   

Cobbling together marketing might feel like a practical approach, especially when resources are tight or the team is just starting out. However, this strategy can leave your firm hobbling instead of thriving.

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Three Key Marketing Strategies

Everyone in the alternative investments industry knows how challenging it can be to stand out in a crowded marketplace while staying compliant with industry regulations. With so much on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the evolving marketing landscape.   

Staying ahead doesn’t have to be daunting. By focusing on three key marketing strategies — social media, paid advertising, and video — you can effectively engage your audience, build trust, and drive meaningful results. Let’s break down these strategies and explore how they can elevate your marketing efforts.

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Marketing Solutions for Your Firms

When it comes to alternative investments, size doesn’t matter — not in the way you might think. Whether you’re a boutique firm or a large organization with billions in assets under management, the right marketing strategy can elevate your brand, draw attention to your offerings, and empower financial advisors to confidently present your solutions to their clients. 

Here’s why thoughtful, intentional marketing is the great equalizer for alternative investment firms.

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Your Fund Launch Playbook Guide

As a new alternative investment sponsor, launching a fund can be both exciting and challenging. You want to stand out, capture attention, and effectively communicate the value of your offering to financial advisors and investors. But where do you start?

At Marketing Intent, we embrace the challenge of launching a fund. For fund launches, we create a comprehensive set of essential tools that will help you successfully bring your fund to market. Internally, we like to call this the “fund launch playbook.”

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Effective Marketing: Quality Over Quantity is Key

The marketing landscape is evolving rapidly, and the mantra “quality over quantity” has never been more relevant. With the rise of personalized marketing and the need for more meaningful interactions, focusing on quality is essential to creating memorable messaging that keeps people coming back. Here’s why prioritizing quality in your marketing efforts can make a significant difference.

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Turning Marketing Insights Into Action 

Investing time and energy in your marketing efforts is crucial, but do you know if they are truly effective? To ensure you’re maximizing your marketing insights and turning them into actionable strategies, there are key steps you need to take. Here’s how to transform your marketing insights into impactful actions that support capital raising.

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Elevating Your Firm with High-Quality Marketing: Why It Matters 

In the fast-paced and highly specialized field of alternative investments, finding the right marketing talent can be a formidable challenge. The unique demands of this sector require not only a deep understanding of marketing principles but also a robust knowledge of the alternative investment landscape. Here’s why securing the right marketing expertise is crucial for your firm and how a specialized marketing partner like Marketing Intent can bridge the talent gap.

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Rethinking Your Marketing Focus: It’s About Your Audience, Not Just Your Firm 

Is your marketing all about your firm? It shouldn’t be. We’ve noticed lately that marketing isn’t focused on the target audience, but rather on the firm creating it. It’s critical for marketing efforts to resonate deeply with financial advisors and investors, addressing their specific needs and concerns rather than merely showcasing the alts sponsor. Read on to learn how to get the “you” into your marketing to better engage with your audience.

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