State Traditions is a company that creates state and country-inspired apparel and accessories. Founded in 2007 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, State Traditions has found most of its success selling to colleges and over 300 stores nationwide. While competing against similar brands, State Traditions differentiates itself by offering state-inspired designs that build customer loyalty. Currently, the company focuses on social media marketing through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat to promote sales and build relationships with customers. Moving forward, State Traditions plans to continue its strong social media presence and personal marketing to further its success.
2. Overview of State Traditions
State Traditions (ST) creates state and country-inspired
apparel and accessories.
ST was founded 2007 and has always been based out of
Birmingham, Alabama.
3. Current Customers
ST has had their most success with the college demographic,
as well as stores buying their products.
As of now, ST sells to over 300 stores around the nation, but
they also sell heavily to individual online shoppers
4. Competitors
STs biggest competition is the other popular
Southern Marsh
Southern Tide
Vineyard Vines
STs best asset is that they offer something more to customers
that the competition cant. The state-inspired aspect creates
a new sense of loyalty for customers.
ST has the ability to expand into other markets other than
apparel, such as furniture, if they promote the state-inspired
factor
5. Current Marketing Activities
ST has a strong social media presence, but focuses mostly on
Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
They use these mostly to let the public about sales and
promotions
ST also utilizes Snapchat as a medium to let their Snapchat
friends know about special sales centered specifically around
Snapchat
All of ST employees also have Linkedin profiles that they
update regularly
7. Marketing Plan Analysis
We believe that State Traditions does a great job of keeping a
strong social media presence
They make a strong point of establishing relationships and
letting the public know about anything going on within the
company
8. Future Suggestions
The best thing for ST to do is to continue on their strong social
media presence, but also work on furthering their personal
marketing.
A quote from STs social media coordinator: We feel like one
of the most beneficial things towards our success has been
the way we handle our social media. We have cultivated
relationships, which therefor promotes sales. Going forward
we hope to continue this success.
9. Cost
Google: $350,000
Three website lockouts: $7,500
Eight website searches by keyword targeting: $128,000
The left over money ($15,000) will go towards various events
to engage with the public and continue to get STs name
buzzing around.