04/11/2023
Yes, invisible marketing strategies are a thing!
It’s called Olfactory Marketing and scent marketing is a huge part of it.
So you’re probably wondering, “What is scent marketing? What does this have to do with branding?”
Scent marketing is the use of scent to amplify your brand identity, market messages, and target audience.
Of all your senses, your sense of smell has the strongest link to your memory and emotions.
The benefits of scent marketing include:
✨ Creating an emotional link through scent and memory
✨An increase in customer loyalty
✨ An increase in time and money spent by the consumer
✨ When paired with a great brand identity, your brand can be recognized by scent
✨ Uplifting customer and employee moods
✨ Strengthening the connection between your brand and customers
✨ Comforts customers
Scent marketing is used by tons of companies, big and small. Some of these companies include Disney, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Burger King, Casinos, Dunkin Donuts, Rolls Royce, United Airlines, and so many more!
Scent marketing can be used in stores, packaging, billboards, and even scented ads in movie theaters.
What do you think of scent marketing? Comment below!