Not a calendar
A plan without priorities is just busy work.
Clarity
What a marketing strategy actually is (and what it isn’t).
A strategy isn’t a content calendar. It’s a decision framework: who you’re for, why they buy, and what you should do first (and stop doing).
MYTHS
Strategy is not a list of tactics
Most founders think strategy = “what content should I post” or “what ads should I run”. Those are tools. Strategy is the order of decisions that makes tools work.
Not more platforms
Adding channels without sequence creates chaos.
Not “growth hacks”
Real growth comes from repeatable paths, not tricks.
THE FRAMEWORK
A strategy answers 4 questions
Once these are clear, marketing becomes simple — because you know what to prioritise and what to ignore.
1) Who is most likely to buy
Not “everyone”. The customer type where effort converts.
2) Why they decide
The trigger: what makes them act now, not later.
3) What convinces them
Proof, clarity, safety signals, outcomes, process.
4) Where they encounter you
The channels that match how they already behave.
WHAT CHANGES
Strategy removes guesswork
With strategy, you stop asking “what should I post?” and start asking “what’s the one thing that moves the needle right now?”
You’ll know:
- What to focus on this month
- What to stop doing (without guilt)
- How your customer journey works
- Where to spend money and effort
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MarketHer is a New Zealand-based marketing strategy consultancy helping founder-led businesses create clear priorities, stronger messaging, and predictable growth - working primarily with female founders across New Zealand and internationally.
