ILUMA Digital Marketing BLOG

When a franchisee begins presales or signs a new location, they’re faced with a tough question: How do they quickly and efficiently raise enough local awareness that they’ll be flooded with business starting Day 1 of Grand Opening? The most successful marketing campaigns start well before a business actually opens. Here are a few ways a strategic agency partner can help your franchise maximize this crucial stage of franchise business growth.1. Announce your presence—and leverage your brand identityA direct mail campaign can be considered when initially announcing that you’ll beSEE DETAILS ...

As social media marketing becomes increasingly competitive and over-saturated, franchisees are finding it challenging to use platforms like Facebook and Instagram effectively. Combined with brand parameters that may at times feel restrictive to their content (relative to non-franchise local businesses), franchisees often become discouraged and may fail to recognize the importance of local content marketing to gain brand exposure, build loyal relationships with followers and grow their business. By posting content that their members are compelled to share, franchisees will experience extra visibility at no cost. With the right toolsSEE DETAILS <span class="more-l...

Since its launch in October 2010, Instagram has steadily evolved into a vital digital marketing tool for franchises to grow their social media presence and brand—especially at the local level. With nearly 1 billion active users, and especially popular with millennials, savvy businesses are catching on: They can use this platform to command attention from their target audience and separate themselves from the crowd. Now, as Instagram’s “Stories” feature gains increasing popularity, franchise business growth can happen in new ways.Show the personal side of your business.In a market saturated bySEE DETAILS <span class="more-li...

Ismael Llano has joined iluma Agency’s account management team as Brand Manager. He brings over 15 years of marketing expertise, with more than 10 years of senior client relations experience, to this integral role on our team. From strategy to communication, Ismael works closely with both our external clients and all internal departments to ensure we elevate the brand while driving local franchise growth. He’s excited to bring his dedication to the franchise world while continuing to grow and learn—and we’re delighted to get to work with such a positive,SEE DETAILS

Long popular within the fitness industry, membership-based businesses have expanded to additional verticals, with some of the fastest-growing franchises receiving revenue from membership dues.The membership business model asks customers to “join” instead of “purchase.” Joining means submitting regular payments to continue receiving a product or service. For a business, this holds the promise of sustained retention and profitability.While not all franchise companies can operate on a membership premise, every brand can learn from the best practice digital marketing tactics used to target, acquire, and keep new members.Build a Community—Locally andSEE DETAILS <span class="more-li...