Unusual By Strategy

Shobha Ponnappa

I'M SHOBHA PONNAPPA ... BRAND/CONTENT STRATEGIST & SEO/UX WRITER

I can elevate your small or big brand’s unique differential and power in a world awash with sameness. It’s about being “unusual by strategy.”

Today brands need chutzpah, ambition, and audacity. If you’re ready to shatter the status quo, stand out, and achieve extraordinary brand results, I’m here to enable bold moves and innovation. With over 40+ years of experience in Advertising and Digital/Content Marketing, spanning 125 brands, I can create irresistible content. 

CLIENTS HANDLED ...

Boeing · Ford · Vivendi · Unilever · Glaxo SmithKline · HSBC · Credit Suisse · Wipro · Brooke Bond · Giorgio Armani · Mahindra & Mahindra · Apollo Hospitals · Sheraton Hotels · Orchid Pharma · Cadila Pharma · India Pistons · Kerala Tourism · Helpage International · Plan International · London Olympics 2012

... among several others

Brands I Elevate

PERSONAL BRANDS

The The Ultimate Guide to Unique Personal Brand Content Marketing

When you are the primary brand of your business, how can unusual brand content profile your personal credibility, expertise, and authority?

PRODUCT BRANDS

Product Brands

When your product brands are your money-spinners, how can unusual brand content help showcase and move them off the shelves faster?

SERVICE BRANDS

Service Brands

When you’re offering services or solutions to your customers, how can unusual brand content get you greater visibility, reach, trust, and sales?

COMPANY BRANDS

Company Brands

When your company is your brand, how can unusual brand content impact your stakeholders and competitors, and get you market dominance?

PURPOSE BRANDS

Purpose Brands

When your brand is driven by a purpose greater than itself, how can unusual brand content evangelize its transformative message to millions?

C-SUITE BRANDS

C-Suite Brands

When you’re a CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, or CMO of a business, how can unusual brand content help your thought-leadership shape industry opinion?

About Me

Shobha Ponnappa

“In a digital world overflowing with content, ‘usual’ gets overlooked. My four decades in brand strategy have taught me this – the unusual, when rooted in sound strategy, stands out and sticks in the mind. That’s why I commit to being ‘Unusual by Strategy’. It’s not just about being different; it’s about being different where it counts. For your brand, this means content that’s not just noticed, but remembered and acted upon.”

- Shobha Ponnappa

I have notched up 40+ years of experience in multinational Advertising & Digital Marketing. I worked with global agencies like Ogilvy, JWT, and Lowe Lintas. I also owned my own avant garde web innovations company, Avigna Technologies.

I have consulted in Digital Marketing for close to 125 brands of all sizes and nuances – including global megabrands as well as disruptive startups. My clients tell me it is rare to find someone like me who has the seasoned strengths in three areas – Content Strategy, Brand Building, and SEO/UX Writing.

To add to this is my personal mandate to bring the unusual into every piece of work I do to lift its competitive edge.

I also have an MBA in Marketing from The University of Wales UK, and I’m a SmartBlogger Certified Content Marketer.

From My Blog

How To Stand Out In An Oversaturated Market Or Niche

How To Stand Out In An Oversaturated Market Or Niche

Standing out in an oversaturated market or niche is akin to finding a needle in a haystack. As businesses proliferate and consumer choices multiply, the challenge of differentiating oneself looms larger than ever. The solution lies in crafting a strategy that blends both conventional wisdom and unconventional thinking.

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How To Budget Realistically For Content Marketing Needs

How To Budget Realistically For Content Marketing Needs

Crafting a budget that aligns with your content marketing needs is both a challenge and an opportunity, as businesses strive to capture the attention of their target audience. To address this demand effectively, your budgeting approach should encompass a blend of conventional and unusual solutions.

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How To Make Your Content Genuinely More Mobile-Friendly

How To Make Your Content Genuinely More Mobile-Friendly

In today’s digital age, the prevalence of mobile devices has transformed the way we consume content. Whether it’s articles, websites, or multimedia, mobile users expect seamless experiences. However, achieving genuine mobile-friendliness goes beyond mere responsive design. It must be based on an analysis of user experience.

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How To Measure And Increase Content Marketing ROI

How To Measure And Increase Content Marketing ROI

One of the persistent challenges marketers face is determining the return on investment (ROI) of their content efforts. Crafting and distributing valuable content is crucial, but understanding its impact on your bottom line is equally vital. It’s the key to optimizing your content marketing strategy effectively.

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How To Increase And Retain Target Audience Engagement

How To Increase And Retain Target Audience Engagement

Engaging and retaining your target audience is the lifeblood of successful content marketing. In today’s digital world, where information overflows, and competition is fierce, it’s vital to employ diverse strategies. Some are tried-and-true, while others push the boundaries of conventional thinking.

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How To Increase The Reach And Visibility Of Your Content

How To Increase The Reach And Visibility Of Your Content

In an era where every click, like, and share matters, the challenge of making your content stand out is more pressing than ever. The solution, however, doesn’t reside solely in conventional methods; it requires a blend of the tried-and-true with the unexpected. This blog post is your guide to bridging that gap.

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