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What Guerrillas Know About USPs
Written by: Jay Conrad LevinsonArticle Overview: A USP is a unique selling proposition, first popularized in 1961 by advertising legend Rosser Reeves in his book, "Reality In Advertising." Your USP is your proprietary competitive edge stated in clear, concise terms. Every business must have one to succeed. But most businesses don't. Not surprisingly, most businesses fail. Your USP needs three traits to be effective:
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What Guerrillas Know About USPs
USP is a unique selling proposition, first popularized in 1961 by advertising legend Rosser Reeves in his book, "Reality In Advertising." Your USP is your proprietary competitive edge stated in clear, concise terms. Every business must have one to succeed. But most businesses don't. Not surprisingly, most businesses fail. Your USP needs three traits to be effective:
1. It should make a specific promise to customers. Example: "Buy this product and you will get this clear benefit."
2. It should be one your competitors cannot or will not match. It must be unique. Your customers should not be able to get the benefit anywhere else.
3. It should be so strong that it can create a crowd of eager buyers. Ideally, only a lunatic would refuse to buy from you.
Reeves goes on to say that 80% of all ads do not have a USP. If you look through your local paper or Yellow Pages, I think you'll find this percentage may be even higher. Keep your ideal prospect in mind when creating your USP. There's a big difference between affluent customers and bargain hunters who look only at price. Which group do you want buying from you?
To discover your USP, see your business with fresh eyes. Assume prospective buyers know nothing about what you do.. Focus on benefits, numbers, percentages and tangible items. Focus on all that you go through to maintain excellence. The reality is your USP is right under your nose. All you have to do is take the time to look around your business and find it.
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About the Author: Jay Conrad Levinson RSS for Jay's articles - Visit Jay's website Jay Conrad Levinson is the author of the best-selling marketing series in history, "Guerrilla Marketing," plus 30 other books. His books have sold 14 million copies worldwide. His guerrilla concepts have influenced marketing so much that today his books appear in 41 languages and are required reading in many MBA programs worldwide. Click here to visit Jay's website The Best Way to Market to Business Timeless Internet Advice Guerrilla Generosity Guerrilla Proposals IllAdvised Marketing |
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