Discover how to stand out from the competition with V3rtice, the communication agency in Barcelona and Madrid.
In the world of communication, creativity has become an indispensable element to capture the attention of the audience and stand out from the rest. As a communication agency, at V3rtice we are aware that it is not enough to follow pre-established formulas, but that it is necessary to break with traditional canons. It is essential to seek inspiration, learn new perspectives and generate revolutionary ideas to create truly innovative and unique advertising campaigns.
Creativity is much more than just a concept, it is an approach and a passion that merge to offer bold solutions to challenges. Therefore, as a 360º communication agency, we want to share with you five innovative ways to transform a communication strategy and conquer our audience:
- Break with the conventional: At V3rtice, we have learned that, to be a creative agency, it is essential to leave aside the conventional and the routine and dare to think of transformative and out-of-the-ordinary proposals. When we undertake a project, we always ask ourselves: How can we surprise and captivate our audience? Instead of following traditional formulas, we must strive to find unique concepts and novel approaches.
- Storytelling: It is a very powerful tool in a communication strategy. Stories have the power to excite, connect and leave a mark in people’s minds. Many of us remember with emotion ads like the Christmas lottery, which is broadcasted every year, and this is because they have managed to capture our attention and create a very deep bond. In this sense, storytelling creates emotional connections and makes a company a unique concept.To create an effective communication, it is very important to put ourselves in our audience’s shoes and tell stories that we know will captivate them and make them feel part of the story.
- Encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas: Creativity is born when brainstorming is organized, where all team members share their thoughts and points of view. It is essential to involve every single person in a company, regardless of their role, because creativity can come from anywhere and at any time. You can get inspired by walking down the street and generate brilliant ideas. In addition, it is essential to participate in discussions, as constructive feedback from another person can help you see your ideas from different angles and improve them. At V3rtice, we foster an environment of collaboration and mutual respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions.
- Listen to your audience and adapt your approach: Creativity in a communication strategy not only involves generating innovative ideas, but also listening to our audience: What do they like? What doesn’t fit? Do they prefer this or that? At V3rtice, we analyze our audience to understand their needs and desires. This information helps us adapt and match our creative strategies with our clients.
- Learn from failures: It is essential, to accept and learn from our failures as much as from our successes. Many times we generate ideas that do not work as we had planned, but creativity sometimes involves taking these risks. However, instead of discouraging us, it is a good opportunity to take advantage of these experiences as a learning experience and try to continuously improve. And when success is achieved, we must celebrate it as a team, recognizing the contribution of each member, no matter how small.
We must not limit ourselves and close ourselves to trying new things, for fear of failure, because otherwise we will always be using the same communication strategy and we will never be able to evolve. A beef, a storytelling, a song or a play on words are some of the techniques that have been used in recent years in advertising campaigns and that have managed to captivate the whole world, causing people to talk about these brands for weeks. There have also been many ideas that seemed revolutionary and have not worked, but the important thing is not to give up, and analyze where the failures are and try to learn from them to create another idea that ends up being a total success.
Let creativity flow
Creativity can arise at any time, sometimes it comes in moments of tranquility and relaxation, others in moments of euphoria or even while working, but it is important to give your mind time to rest and wander. If an idea does not come to you at the time you want, do not get overwhelmed, dedicate moments of leisure and disconnection because your creativity will come when you least expect it. Always carry a notebook with you to write down those ideas that arise at the most unexpected moments.
At V3rtice, we have found that by breaking down barriers, telling a good story, encouraging collaboration, listening to our audience and learning from our experiences, we can create unique and successful campaigns. I hope these five ways to be creative in a communications strategy inspire you to innovate and find new ways to connect with your audience. Don’t just be one more in your industry, be unique and unmatched!