Carmen Spagnola: marketing & communications strategy
Carmen reached out to me to support her in growing her online membership program for wellness, and the launch of her first book.
We built a nurture sequence to provide subscribers with a sample of the diverse yet deeply connected work that Carmen offers. We implemented a monthly newsletter as a means to explore themes in her book, and online courses while also sharing insight into her world. As part of her online membership, an onboarding plan was designed to support new students joining the network. All three of these laid the foundation for growth and promotion strategies for her community and book launch (see below).
A key aspect of the work was developing a strong thought-partnership relationship in the creation and development of congruent marketing strategies. Due to the nature of the online membership space and the book’s themes, it was key that all marketing materials reflect aspects of the content and language.
Result: A 41% increase in newsletter subscribers over 12 months with a nearly double industry average open rate of 55% for the monthly newsletter.
The Spirited Kitchen: Book Launch marketing support
A savvy business owner, Carmen recognized that she needed additional marketing support to market her book and build momentum around its launch.
Working with astrology and Carmen’s seasonal energy patterns, we designed, planned, and implemented a marketing strategy that focused on her core group of supporters while creating opportunities for those new to her work to be welcomed into her community.
The plan included a diverse and multi-layered approach including; a pre-order campaign with unique and exciting bonuses for book buyers; a two-day Witches’ New Year event just before the publication date to complement the book’s themes, content and amplify Carmen’s colleagues; a Cookbook Coven for book buyers eager to help promote the book while receiving additional bonuses and time with Carmen. These efforts were complemented by a campaign designed for bookstores and gift stores.
Efforts were focused primarily on email marketing, social media, Carmen’s online network, and her podcast.
Result: The initial sales goal was met and Carmen’s book has received rave reviews from industry-leading journalists, fellow authors, and critics.