Revenue vs Relevance: Dilemma: Go for virals moments or pursue a sustainable brand equity-building trajectory in a hyperconnected world and economy. Even though virality sometimes yields an immediate onslaught of the attention, it does not guarantee the recognition of the brand for prolonged revenue from projects or even those in loyalty.

Allure of Going Viral

Going viral-a reel,meme or even a campaign trending-could propel a brand to fame overnight, providing traffic and engagement but short-lived peaks in sales. Virality is quite probably, the liftoff to launch start-ups and D2C brands.(But) then, it is quite unpredictable, momentary and difficult to replicate.

The Force of Relevance

In contrast, relevance requires consistency, audience trust, and long-term utility. The brands that really do solve problems, provide responsive quality, and change over time with the consumer’s needs develop much deeper bonds. Simply, relevance, own-brand-identity, and long-core utility are the things a resonance can define.

Balancing the Two

The trickiest of smart brands does not go for either. Instead, they marry both concepts: Going with a viral campaign is in sync with the brand purpose (think Dove’s “Real Beauty” ads or Zomato’s quirky push notifications) and contributes to a larger swell of relevance. Sure, you need to make sure every viral moment contributes to a grander narrative for the brand.

What the Data Says

300 percent awareness from a viral but only 20 percent eventually leads to repeated purchase. On the other hand, really targeted towards securing relevance, brands ensure increased retention and lifetime value-terms much more important than “likes.”

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While you may be able to strike a hit instantly with virality, it is the relevance that captures the market. This reasoning implies that brands must only pursue attention when that attention is authentic, useful, and anchored on a long-term strategy.

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