An unconventional marketing strategy that uses surprise and creativity to promote a product or brand.
- Methodologies: Engineering, Product Design, Project Management
Guerrilla Marketing

Guerrilla Marketing
- Branding Strategies, Creativity, Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Market Research, Marketing, Product Branding, Product Positioning
Objective:
How it’s used:
- An advertising strategy concept designed for businesses to promote their products or services in an unconventional way with little budget to spend. It often involves high-impact, memorable campaigns in public places.
Pros
- Can be very memorable and generate a lot of buzz; Can be very cost-effective.
Cons
- Can be risky and may not be well-received by everyone; The results can be difficult to measure.
Categories:
- Customers & Marketing
Best for:
- Creating a viral marketing campaign for a new product or service.
Guerrilla Marketing is often utilized in product launch phases where traditional advertising budgets are limited yet the desire for high visibility remains strong. Startups and small businesses in industries such as consumer goods, fashion, technology, and events frequently adopt this approach due to its low-cost nature compared to conventional media buying. Participants typically include marketing teams, creative agencies, and community members who can engage with guerrilla tactics that resonate emotionally with target audiences. For instance, a fitness brand might set up an unexpected outdoor workout event in a busy urban park, drawing participants in off the street to experience the product live, while encouraging social media sharing in real-time to amplify reach abroad. This methodology is particularly suitable in settings where capturing attention quickly is beneficial, such as during trade shows or local festivals, where competition for consumer focus is high. Results from such campaigns can lead to not just immediate buzz but sustained engagement, as successful guerrilla marketing often stays in the public consciousness, encouraging viral sharing and organic word-of-mouth that traditional ads may struggle to achieve. Partnerships with influencers or local businesses can enhance the effectiveness of these campaigns, helping to spread the message without incurring significant costs.
Key steps of this methodology
- Identify a unique angle or theme that resonates with the target audience.
- Create engaging and creative content that induces emotional responses.
- Select public spaces or events for execution, ensuring high visibility.
- Implement the campaign, utilizing unconventional methods to attract attention.
- Encourage audience participation and sharing through interactive elements.
- Monitor social media and other digital platforms for engagement and feedback.
- Amplify organic buzz through strategic follow-up actions or additional surprises.
Pro Tips
- Leverage local trends or cultural phenomena to create contextually relevant campaigns that resonate deeply with your target audience.
- Incorporate interactive elements or user participation to enhance engagement, making the experience more memorable and shareable.
- Create a strong narrative that connects emotionally with your audience, encouraging them to share their experiences and extend your reach organically.
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