Globalization, world citizenship, 24/7 and borderless media. These have all led to a world that is more connected and dynamic than ever before. However, this also makes it harder to develop a strong message that is unique when there is so much noise around us .
It is hard enough to keep track of the changing lingo, slang, and vernacular of the country you live in - but staying up to date with 2 nations’ cultures - with 2 different languages and their nuances - is downright nightmarish.
Bilinguals have a unique advantage - but also encounter certain challenges. This is true even more so for bilingual marketers, who work in multiple languages - and for marketing professionals with clients who primarily speak a different mother tongue.
Here at Penguin Strategies, we hear a mix of languages in the office on a daily basis - from English, to Hebrew and even Portuguese! We can only imagine that other offices with similarly diverse staff enjoy the exposure to different languages and cultures as much as we do.
Below are the the top 4 tips for marketers who are either bilingual or deal with markets that work in several languages.
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We see from the above that bilingual marketers have a lot of unique abilities and tools to draw upon in their trade. Although every industry is different, this broader mindset enables such marketers to more easily create buyer personas since they can imagine diverse kinds of people.
Another great skill inherent to bilingual marketers is their ability to think in different ways and notice details in a language others would miss. This can help bilinguals create great content that really speaks to people.
Knowing how to really target someone and speak their language (metaphorically or literally) is key to inbound marketing - since it helps you create engaging content, and results in increase revenues.
As we’ve discussed, marketers who speak 2 or more languages face some interesting marketing challenges. However, these marketers can also use their skills to create engaging content and come up with fresh and exciting ideas.
To learn more about Penguin Strategies and how we do things in the marketing world, check out our blog section for the best ideas and strategies shared by our world-class marketers. I can’t guarantee that you’ll learn a whole new language, but you will definitely come out with something new and useful.