Download - Avoid a Summer Slump: 3 Ways
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Rev Up Marketing Efforts
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• Jump start marketing today: 3 ways
• Telemarketing and direct mail tactics
• Questions
Session Framework
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• Cole Directory• Published in 1947• Blue Book• Criss-cross directory of
addresses and phone numbers
• Today • In 2013 we delivered millions of expiring
homeowner policy leads to thousands of agents.• “Cole has enabled us to reach new
homeowner insurance prospects effectively and inexpensively.”
-- John H., Insurance Agent
Then & Now
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•43% of all Google searches are local•More than 50% of mobile searches are local•Use hashtags (#relevant keyword relating to your business)
Connect to Your Audience
Broadcast Knowledge
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Show Your PersonalityShow Your Personality
The Guest List• Rule of thumb: 60% of RSPV’s show up.• Invite 40% more RSVPs to ensure success.
• Create a targeted list around brick and mortar. • Send a postcard out to the 5 mile radius• Cole Information provides unlimited up-to-date
information. • Keep in mind:• Average age• Length of residence• home value
Up-To-Date MKGT List
•45 million homeowners move each year
•48 million workers switch jobs
•Errors in human data entry
Number of Renters on the Rise
• Fire Damage Keeps them up at night.• 54% say it would take three + years to replace
belongings.• 45% have insurance to protect personal
belongings.
Who Are Renters?
Young• Newly on their own (last
5-10 years)• “Gen Y” type customer• Change address every
couple years• Expected to become
homeowners• Most likely have an auto
Long-Term
• 35+ years old• Established, but choose to
rent • Far less likely to change
apartments• Understand the
importance of insurance• Most likely have auto (s)
Tell the Neighbors!
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Cold Calling Success
• Number’s Game• First 10-seconds count!• Focus on “local” in your introduction• Use your best inflection and tone• You’re calling to advise and consult, not sell• Time & day matter
• 212 million licensed drivers in America• Uncover unlimited auto leads in your area:• Vehicle make, model, year VIN and Auto X-Date*• Driver’s contact info
Focus on Vehicle Owners
• Auto + house + Life + Toys = Umbrella.• It’s a win-win. The homeowner saves money
and you increase your commission. • Time investment pays off.– Customer appreciates the consultation, compassionate,
relationship-style approach.
Focus on Vehicle Owners
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Your Agency’s Big Advantage• You know:
• The local market area.• The customer’s preference.• The product.
• You have the power:• To adjust your marketing. • Track and measure.• Figure out what’s working?
What’s not?
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• Customer care advisors:
800-283-2855Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST
Jump Start Your Sales!
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Timing is Critical•Timing: •The ability to deliver an offer when the consumer is likely to be most interested.
•Relevant: •Respond to the customer’s unique needs, desires, preferences, attitudes, etc.
•Personalized: •Tailor it to your ideal customer.