Saturday, January 6, 2024

Novationwire's Tips for Australian Wealth Management Firms to Boost Brand Influence Through Press Releases

 


Sydney, Australia - With Australia's affluent investor base expanding, wealth management remains a competitive arena where sophisticated personalization and alignment to local interests is key. As firms seek to differentiate themselves in this crowded marketplace, impactful press release distribution represents an invaluable yet oft-overlooked opportunity to drive brand visibility and engagement.

Below, Novationwire CMO Terry Robbins shares insider tips for Australian financial services brands on crafting press releases that captivate local audiences and position their firm as an authoritative voice:

1. Lead With Localized Messaging and Angles 

Press releases taking a one-size-fits-all approach rarely gain traction in any market - and this proves especially true for a discerning audience like Australia's. "Wealth management firms need to lead press releases with locally relevant messaging instead of taking a broad brush approach," said Robbins. "Research regional conversations and integrate narratives showing genuine understanding of issues and topics that local HNWIs care about."

For example, leading with commentary on the latest budget impact on investors or superannuation changes builds more relevance than generic content. One client targeting self-managed super funds (SMSFs) garnered 412% more website traffic within a month by focusing their press release narrative specifically around that investor segment's pain points and interests based on regional data.

2. Spotlight Executive Thought Leadership and Insights 

Showcasing your firm's in-house expertise through wealth management leaders' commentary, market perspectives and investing insights strongly captivates regional media and investors alike. "Quote executives discussing implications of local events, analyze trends shaping Australian wallets, highlight 'set and forget' portfolio strategies - feature angles investors actually want guidance on from those 'in the know'," Robbins advised.

Integrating executive commentary led to 72% higher pick-up rates for an investment firm promoting their Australian expansion versus submitting a traditional press release. "Thought leadership builds credibility and trust with audiences here more than corporate chest-thumping ever could," explained Robbins.

3. Secure Validation Through Local Media Placements

 

Gaining pickups in mainstream Australian finance publications like The Australian Financial Review, Wealth Professional, Self-Managed Super Funds Magazine or Money Management accentuates credibility better than almost anything else for this market.

"Regional investors need to see firms and advice repeatedly visibly endorsed by outlets they trust before trusting you themselves," said Robbins. He noted that showcasing media wins to date helps significantly, while partnering with an expert distribution platform to secure placements in those key pubs ensures ongoing validation.

One client targeting retirement investors managed to increase web traffic from Australia by over 590% within only two months by consistently securing pickups in leading senior finance publications.

4. Engage Financial Advisors to Amplify Your Reach

As key conduits between wealth management firms and HNW individuals, financial advisors themselves represent an extremely valuable channel for amplified distribution and engagement.

"Press releases that speak to FA pain points around portfolios, compliance, practice management or even earning advisor CPD points gain wide traction when distributed through advisor-specific channels," Robbins revealed.

Strategically pitching content through advisor publications, e-newsletters and key associations generated up to 8X more website sessions for multiple investment management clients compared to mass distribution.

5. Put Data-Driven Design Front and Center

Lastly, as press releases distributed by Australian financial firms increasingly move online, eye-catching yet informative graphical visualizations will capture investor attention more than dense paragraphs ever could.

"Visualizing proprietary data on topics from optimal asset allocation to SMSF portfolio performance gives press releases true stopping power while still educating audiences," said Robbins.

Multiple Novationwire clients revamped their press releases with data charts saw web traffic from Australian leads increase by over 412% within only weeks as a result.

The Takeaway on Connecting - Stories That Truly Resonate Here

While press releases enable Australian finance brands to increase visibility and engagement on their own terms, it is only through crafting locally nuanced narratives that genuinely resonate that media pickups, investor mindshare and business growth follow. Novationwire's solutions make targeted press release distribution seamless for wealth management firms seeking to participate in the region's conversations.

"At the end of the day, it is not about plastering one’s logo everywhere, but connecting through stories aligned to the very specific concerns, preferences and values of Australian HNWIs themselves that drives results," concluded Robbins. "That deep resonance simply cannot be faked or bought through mass media bursts - it has to come from within."

Novationwire helps financial services firms optimize and distribute press releases tailored for key global markets including Australia. To learn more, visit www.novationwire.com or schedule a consultation.

About Novationwire

Novationwire makes global press release distribution easy, efficient and visible via an AI-powered platform. Media monitoring, analytics and support further enable organizations to execute strategic communications campaigns. For more information, visit www.novationwire.com.

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