As defined by the dictionary content means the materials dealt with in a distinct form or style. Yet another way of looking at the word is its other definition ‘In a state of blissful happiness’. Who says that in the world of luxury marketing these things cannot come together. Think about the famous myths and stories of luxury brands; gliding across azure waters on a superyacht feeling the wind tousle your hair, letting a mystery lover slip into your silk sheets scented with the sweetest perfume, strolling down the Champs Elysees with glowing skin untouched by the wear and tear of the world. All these images bring to mind beauty and contentment, and all are stories curated from luxury marketing content.
Inspired content breathes life into your brand, it awakens your consumers desires, it brings forth a belief that owning your product will make their world a better place to perch in, and it ties together the strands of trust, recognition and grace that separates everyday commodities from luxury living. The benefits of content marketing for luxury brands are endless, but these fair few factors allow you to graze on greener pastures, and to see a vision of the future, one where your brand is as clear as the sun, ever shining.
1. Content curation provides a variety of perspectives.
Curating content is an art form and helps beautifully when it comes to communicating your brand values and enhancing trust. Content can be informative, inspired, plucked from a range of sources, and delivered in a wide array of means. For skincare companies, it could be a dermatologist teaching your audience about the right way to care for their skin or seasonal makeup tips from a beauty professional. A boutique hotel could express inspiring tips on things to do on their island, or interview the locals for an in-depth look at how the culture has changed over the years. However, you choose to showcase your brand through content marketing it should be done in a way that lays the foundations for people to learn, see, and explore through different perspectives.
2. Content curation expands your content offering.
The search engines are turning back to organic sources, no longer will they abide lackadaisical, lousy, and lazy content whose sole aim is to self-promote. They, along with their audiences, want high quality, interesting and informative content that fills in the gaps, oozes originality and serves to inspire and keep readers coming back. This is the essence of high-class content marketing and when you opt for quality you need to rely on many different resources. These resources not only provide inspiration for content generation, but curation can also help you to put the pieces together, can teach you more about your niche than you ever thought possible, and in turn gives you an outlet to pass this knowledge on and inspire your own consumers.
3. Content curation positions brand as a thought leader in the luxury skincare category.
Exploring the World Wide Web can be a little like rummaging through a vintage store; you have to wade through a lot of tat to seek out that silk purse. If you can offer your audience the purse without the mothballs then they will see you as an exquisite tastemaker in your category. Your consumers don’t want to wade, they want to place their trust in you and have you fish out the best data and information for them. If you can provide your readers with exceptional editorial content every time then their trust will tighten until you and only you become their go-to source, thus inspiring loyalty and better brand recognition.
4. Content curation extends your reach by leveraging other people’s audiences.
Nothing can help you reach a crowd quite like content marketing and when throwing a gala who doesn’t want to invite a stream of new people to show up, raise a toast and possibly become new found friends. When you choose to incorporate the influencer content in with your own, you may see that you have suddenly attracted a host of new readers who follow the original source. With the right leverage, this is the perfect way for luxury brands to share the wealth so to speak and to reach out to new audiences that may have otherwise remained overlooked.
5. Content curation connects you with thought leaders, experts and other websites.
Luxury content marketing can also prove to be an invaluable networking tool. The luxury world is a swirl of who’s who and who do you know and the only way to get involved is to become a firm-footed leader in your niche. If you have la crème de la crème of knowledge, information, experience and a dedicated clientele then heads are sure to turn and other industry leaders are sure to take notice. Before you know it you have all kinds of invites, partnerships, and media opportunities that you never even dreamed of. If you want to be revered as the best in your field, then you need to start reaching for the top shelf with your content curation.
6. Content curation offers more content for your audience to share on social media.
Content marketing has its own white whale and like Captain Ahab many scour the seven seas for a shot at making the myth a reality. This white whale is called ‘going viral’. Whilst the jury is out on how a luxury brand manages to maintain its enigma through social media, if you can get the right balance then you have every hope of success. Content curation that can be lovingly shared and passed around social media is one of the most important ways of seizing the reigns when it comes to helping your brand to flourish and grow. With well-seasoned creative content, beautiful imagery, and leading knowledge you can make ripples that turn into waves, allowing your target market even more entryways to find their way to you, your brand, and your product.
7. Content curation builds your brand.
Beautiful branding is a myriad of ingredients, but one of the things that binds it all together is content curation. Tailored and well-executed content works seamlessly when it comes to building your brand one brick at a time until it becomes an unforgettable vision like the Taj Mahal. Content that is rich, diverse, well-researched, inspiring, and informative can be the hallmark of your brand and will lead your consumers to recognize your name, to trust in your offerings, and to pass on that information to other interested parties. Those who want to broaden their reach and pull themselves up higher in the luxury world can do so with effective content marketing.