Are you interested in how strategic marketing can create community change with limited resources? In this episode of The Power Lounge, host Amy Vaughan introduces Erin Maxson from COHatch, a specialist in impact marketing. The episode, titled "Mission-Driven Marketing," explores the use of narrative to engage communities and the effectiveness of cost-efficient marketing campaigns. Erin shares examples from supporting local blood drives to assisting a budding romance novelist with a new website. The discussion will cover the importance of local involvement, the benefits of seeking feedback, and how targeted marketing efforts can influence communities significantly.
Listen for a conversation filled with real-world stories and strategies from Erin that demonstrate how impactful change is achievable for everyone..
Connect with Erin:
Erin Maxson
Head of National Digital and Marketing, COHatch
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmaxson/
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Exploring Purpose-Driven Marketing for Significant Impact
09:20 - Personalized Contributions from Smaller Businesses
11:00 - Discovering Pressure-Free Community Impact in Phoenix
16:19 - COHatch: Enhancing Community with Coworking Spaces and Rentals
24:06 - Laurie Champions Passionate Storytelling for Community Engagement
27:22 - Effective Storytelling in Impact Marketing on a Budget
32:28 - Building Sustained Relationships Through Mission-Driven Marketing
37:51 - Leveraging Local Research to Understand Community Needs
43:02 - Lynette Utilizes Local Design for Enhanced Community Comfort
49:23 - Focusing on Revenue and Organizing Events to Support Star House
53:50 - Committing Effectively by Knowing Yourself
57:59 - Challenges Encountered While Reading "How Change Happens"
01:02:19 - Outro
Quote of the Episode:
"Being a smaller business or freelancer is tough, but seeing my direct impact on others is deeply rewarding." - Erin Maxson
"In impact-driven campaigns,You have to be prepared to watch it fly or fail" - Erin Maxson
