Mock marketing strategy set up to increase awareness and sales of DSW

1. DSW A pair of shoes really can change you life

2. Business DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) Supplies consumers with hundreds of options in designer footwear at discount prices. DSW originated in Dublin, Ohio, opening it’s doors in 1991 and has since crossed the 300 store mark and continues to grow. It now boasts increasing sales compared to its competitors, as well as several exclusive brand s only found at DSW. In the past several years DSW has slowed growth in numbers and has bulked up its advertising budget to reach out consumers, and that is where we begin…

4. Difference of selection between stores

5. Higher priced fashion items

7. Make a niche between low end shoe sources and upscale boutiques

9. Key Components Fashion Blogs- Make friends and play nice with the voices of high fashion, that are truly the voices of average women everywhere trying to get high end style for a steal. Blogs are access to actual people and their followers that know the values of a great discount. The more buzz generated the better, discounts never go out of style. Flickr Feed- Fashion also make fabulous photography. Flickr is a great option for building the “high” end look while still connecting the buyer with all the information needed to actually purchase the shoes. Useful as an extension of the website as well as to mold a distinct image for the brand. Social Media Snapshots- Allow social media to do the work and connect the shoe lovers with the shoes. Ramp of the visual components as shoes are sold on looks and take into consideration that consumers are attached to their shoes and their smart phones so make Twitter and Facebook work for you with coupons that are upload able on the spot.

10. Streamline Online- DSW’s site works flawlessly as far as function and convenience, but it needs to be knocked up a notch when it comes to consistency. Shoppers should have faith that the online selection of merchandise will be there the next day, new items are always great unless you fell in love with another pair yesterday. Key Components Find the Men- DSW has a wonderful reputation with the women of the shoe world, but what about the men? Men love discounts, and new shoes but are being unfairly overlooked in marketing, so expand. Search out men all the same. Place ads on men’s clothing websites, suit store options, athletic websites. It doesn’t have to be fancy it just has to be there. Men should have options too.

12. Flickr Feed- Can be as simple as number of views and number of searches. The number of times the material is searched is a good indicator of people seeking out our company specifically.

13. Social Media Snapshots- Number of “friends” or followers is a good indicator. But the true numbers will come from The use of uploaded coupons in store or Online within the deadline period.

15. Find the Men- This also can be measured in several ways the most basic is an increase in both in store “men’s” items purchases as well as online purchases. Both can be a good indicator the ads purchased are working effectively. We would also monitor the number of view each ad received and on which sites theywere most commonly accessed. Online within the deadline period.

16. Budget Budget based on current years spending would be upwards of $29 million. Based on new components certain allocations of the budget should be made for each part to create a complete campaign. Social Media Snapshots-15% Flickr Feed- 5% Maintain successful pieces of current marketing plan while others are explored- 50% Fashion Blogs- 5% Streamline Online-15% Find the Men- 10%%

17. Time Line Peak seasons fall at the end of the last season. So fall starts mid summer and spring starts mid winter and the sales follow suit. Also taken into consideration is peak season for special shoe purchases like the beginning to school for sneakers, the first snow for boots, and prom for more elegant shoes. June August April February December October July January September May March November January