Lean Marketing
The Guide to “Common Sense” Marketing: Simplifying Complexities with Simon Bowen
Apr 16, 2025
Simon Bowen, an expert in visual marketing, encourages businesses to rethink value communication. He discusses the pitfalls of commoditized language, advocating for clarity through visual models. Bowen emphasizes that belief, not just trust, drives sales. He also explores the psychology behind consumer decisions, particularly in luxury spending, and the importance of client feedback in shaping marketing strategies. By simplifying concepts, he believes marketers can foster deeper connections with their audience and enhance sales outcomes.
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Quick takeaways
- Clear communication, through the use of simplified language over complex jargon, is essential for resonating with customers' actual needs and desires.
- Visual models can effectively articulate a brand's unique value, creating deeper engagement and differentiation in a crowded marketplace.
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The Power of Simplicity in Communication
Customers often seek straightforward solutions rather than complex, commoditized ones, emphasizing the need for clear communication in marketing. By transforming complicated concepts into simple, visual models, businesses can resonate better with clients, allowing for a deeper understanding of the value offered. Common sense communication can be rare in the business world, which is counterintuitive as most customers prefer solutions that they can easily comprehend and relate to. For example, instead of using jargon like 'financial freedom,' expressing solutions in terms of 'certainty' and 'options' can be more appealing to clients.
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