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      How To Leverage Partnerships, Industry Associations & Endorsements

      Eustace Mashimbye by Eustace Mashimbye
      Aug 10, 2018
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      Leverage by association can be a great business tool. Hitching your wagon to an industry associated body, joining a local chamber of commerce, or seeking a respected contemporary’s endorsement can change your brand recognition struggle to an opportunity. Becoming part of a whole new entity can be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

      How to choose your partner or affiliation?

      You know the expression ‘Two heads are better than one’ so you should choose a partner or affiliation that exposes you to twice as big an audience as you can reach alone, preferably with a different customer base. Find an association that fits with your own business ethos and has the same goals as you, otherwise you will find you are working against each other rather than complementing each other.

      What do you stand to gain?

      By association you will appear in listings, on websites, you will be invited to related events where you can network your socks off, and in some cases, doors will automatically be opened for you. Visibly aligning yourself with an organisation that can propel your brand and/or product into the market place should be grabbed with both hands.

      What does the partner stand to gain?

      Your relationship with a partner should be symbiotic, benefitting from each other’s contacts as well as a platform for sharing ideas.

      What are my responsibilities towards the other party in the relationship?

      Perhaps you will have to add a logo to your marketing collateral or packaging, perhaps you will have to comply to standards even higher than those you set for yourself. Perhaps you will have to pay subs or a small joining fee, or even a large joining fee, so you need to decide what you can afford and when.

      But you must view the relationship in a positive light even if it involves redesigning artwork or re jigging your material. There is no point in ‘signing up’ if you’re not prepared to share your brand affiliation with your customers and suppliers. It’s like getting married and refusing to wear a ring.

      How long should I sign up for?

      You really should take a long-term view of any marketing relationship. Your hook up may take time to filter down into the market place, you may have a lot of pre- relationship stock that doesn’t have the logo of your new partner on it, so you will need to give a fair chance to the whole exercise.

      What happens if one party brings the other company into disrepute by association?

      No one wants to be brought down if someone or something with which you are closely associated is found not to be quite as ethical or honest as you. Don’t forget this isn’t a JV, it’s a brand partnership, and so as long as you are operating separately, you will always be able to distance yourself from any scandal should the need arise. (But hopefully you chose your brand affiliation well!) , but by and large, being the single part of a whole can only be beneficial when you’re starting to build your brand.

      How does using the Proudly South African ‘tick’ logo fit in?

      The Proudly SA logo is the mark of an authentically locally grown, manufactured or produced item or service that is of proven high quality. It can be leveraged in the same way as any other brand affiliation and can assist in providing access to market and building trust with your buyers and suppliers.

      Eustace Mashimbye

      Eustace Mashimbye

      Eustace Mashimbye is CEO of Proudly South African. His passion for all things local permeates everything he does, including his choice of locally made outfits. His favourite travel destinations are local (of course) and he still lives close to his birthplace, Mamelodi. He remains an avid fan of his home team, Mamelodi Sundowns. His second love after soccer is local music, and he can be found on weekends taking on the role of part time DJ.

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