Leveraging the potential of tailored content for audience growth

Using market segmentation to grow ZimLive

Marshall Bwanya
Innovate360
2 min readFeb 12, 2024

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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where success is defined by clicks and engagement, the importance of tailored content cannot be overstated.

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As the chief reporter for ZimLive, one of Zimbabwe's leading investigative online publications, I have witnessed the challenges posed by a competitive online market. Our editorial policy focuses on delivering exclusive content that exposes corruption, abuse of power, and other human interest stories that are not widely covered.

In this modern age of information, where website clicks can translate into revenue, it is crucial to design and produce content that generates traction.

To achieve this, I have been employing targeted market segmentation to identify specific demographics and interests of our potential audience. By understanding their preferences, we can create content that directly appeals to them.

One of the strategies I have employed is conducting market research to pinpoint the key demographics and interests of our target audience. This allows us to create content that resonates with them and encourages them to share it within their networks.

By tailoring our content to align with their interests and preferences, we can create more engaging and shareable content, attracting new followers while retaining existing ones.

Additionally, an important focus has been engaging with our audience on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter.

I firmly believe that responding to comments, messages, and direct messages fosters a sense of community and encourages user loyalty. By actively interacting with our audience, we can build a dedicated following and expand our social media reach.

Other local online publications, such as Zim Daily and Open Parly, have successfully grown their audiences on social media platforms by identifying and catering to their market niches.

To implement strategies for increasing audience growth and reach, I will leverage the skills and training provided by the Innovate360 program.

I anticipate that the program will equip me with the necessary resources and knowledge in the coming months to effectively maximize audience growth and social media reach. Through the program, I will stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques to stay ahead in a competitive market.

In summary, my goal is to maximize audience growth and social media reach for ZimLive through targeted market segmentation and personalized content.

With the skills and training from Innovate360, I am confident that I can successfully achieve these goals and contribute to the continued success of ZimLive as a leading online publication in Zimbabwe. If you would like to follow my journey in this program, or share insights, engage me on X via my handle @marsh_fresh.

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