Show notes:
This week I'm joined by Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards, for a fascinating conversation about data.
After surveying more than 32,000 UK couples over the last decade, Damian and his team have released a brand-new industry report packed with insights into how weddings have changed and, more importantly, what that means for wedding businesses today.
We discuss why fewer enquiries don't necessarily mean fewer bookings, why reviews are more important than ever, how couples are really finding their suppliers, and what the data tells us about pricing, mobile-first marketing and changing consumer behaviour.
If you've ever wondered whether what you're experiencing in your business is just happening to you, or whether it's part of a wider industry trend, this episode is full of evidence-based insights that will help you make more confident business decisions.
The Wedding Industry Awards report
The Wedding industry awards Instagram
Time stamps:
Chapters:
00:05 - Understanding the Value of Service
00:57 - Introduction to Data in the Wedding Industry
11:53 - Understanding Wedding Economics: Trends and Insights
13:58 - The Shift to Mobile: Adapting Wedding Business Strategies
24:57 - The Importance of Reviews in a Trust Recession
29:32 - The Importance of Reviews in the Wedding Industry
35:43 - The Shift in Wedding Dress Advertising
40:41 - The Changing Landscape of Wedding Financing
45:50 - Future Directions for the Annual Report
51:46 - The Importance of Community in Business
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