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ST-014

Guerrilla Marketing

Strategy
the concept

An unconventional, low-budget approach that relies on creativity, surprise, and high-impact placement to earn outsized attention and word-of-mouth instead of paid media weight.

When to use

When budget is tight but creative ambition is high; to punch above your weight against larger competitors; for launches and moments that reward buzz and shareability; in dense, high-foot-traffic environments.

Applies To
Earned
Social
Events/Experiential
PR
In Action (the tape)

Street stencils or chalk art that reframe a sidewalk; an unexpected installation in a public space; a staged flash event that turns passers-by into an audience; product demos placed where the target audience already gathers.

the ref's call
8

Punches well above its budget for challenger consumer and experiential brands, especially in urban markets and launch moments. Throws a flag in regulated or B2B contexts where surprise can read as unprofessional. Best for: challenger consumer brands running awareness and launch plays.