Pok\u00e9mon Go is the latest crazy hitting the country and as a savvy business owner, you can take advantage of this app to drive more traffic to your local business. Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, you\u2019ve heard of the game and chances are you\u2019ve seen people in your town and in your neighbourhood walking around looking at their phones, trying to catch Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n
The fact that they are walking around is good news for your business. The bad news is that their eyes are looked on their screens. The challenge is how to take advantage of this increase in foot traffic and turn it into more paying customers. The solution is engaging in the gaming craze in a smart way. <\/p>\n
Quick And Easy \u2013 Lure Them <\/strong><\/p>\n One of the easiest things you can do is lure Pok\u00e9mon to your store location, let people know about it and then watch the customers pour into your premises. This seems to work particularly well if you\u2019re a food and drink establishment where customers can grab a quick snack and cold drink before heading back outside. That being said, since almost everyone is playing Pok\u00e9mon Go, you can make it work for just about any product. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s how it works. Get the app and go to the store inside the interface. Buy a pack of lures and drop them one at a time. They will lure Pok\u00e9mon in your general area to your location and the Pok\u00e9mon hunters will follow. Announcing what you\u2019re about to do on Social Media and with a sign outside will help as well. <\/p>\n Fun And Creative \u2013 Engage In The Social Craze <\/strong><\/p>\n Marketing your business is all about engaging with your potential customers. Why not use Pok\u00e9mon as a way to do that. Start playing and share the Pok\u00e9mon you find on your store\u2019s social media outlets. Ask customers to share screenshots of Pok\u00e9mon they have captured in your store along with popular hashtags like #pokemongo. <\/p>\n Get creative and offer special discounts and offers for fans of the game. If you know of a Pok\u00e9mon that\u2019s fairly rare in your area, offer a discount to any customer that comes in and can show you that they caught one. Create a lunch or drink special, put together a \u201cPok\u00e9mon Go Survival Pack\u201d, or start offering Pok\u00e9mon merchandise. <\/p>\n The important part is that you become part of the conversation and engage with your audience. It will make them remember you long after this latest craze is over. <\/p>\n Hit The Pok\u00e9mon Gym And Stops If It Makes Sense For Your Business <\/strong><\/p>\n There are plenty of Gyms and Pok\u00e9Stops where players will congregate. They will be easy to find by the crowd of people gathering around staring at their screens. You can also find them with the app on your phone. <\/p>\n If you notice a particularly busy spot, consider opening up a pop-up shop there. Take your merchandise on the road (checking with local regulations of course) and peddle your wares to fellow gamers in those areas. If that\u2019s not an option, create some promotional material that ties the game and your store together (with a special Pok\u00e9mon inspired coupon for example) and head out there and distribute it to players. <\/p>\n You could even create a Pok\u00e9mon inspired event at your store and advertise it locally at the busy gyms and Pok\u00e9Stops along with social media and your usual advertising outlets. Hold a Pok\u00e9mon party where you offer discounts and promise to lure plenty of Pok\u00e9mon to catch. <\/p>\n Get creative and take advantage of this latest gaming craze to grow your business. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pok\u00e9mon Go is the latest crazy hitting the country and as a savvy business owner, you can take advantage of this app to drive more traffic to your local business. Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, you\u2019ve heard of the game and chances are you\u2019ve seen people in your town and in your neighbourhood walking around looking at their phones, trying to catch Pok\u00e9mon. 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