How do you pitch to diverse cultures and regions?

If you are a media producer, you know how challenging it can be to pitch your ideas to different audiences across cultures and regions. You want to create engaging and relevant content that resonates with your target market, but you also want to avoid stereotypes, misunderstandings, and cultural blunders. How do you pitch to diverse cultures and regions effectively? Here are some tips to help you craft a winning pitch that respects and appeals to your potential clients and viewers.

1 Research your audience

Before you pitch anything, you need to do your homework and understand who you are pitching to. What are their values, preferences, needs, and pain points? What are their cultural norms, expectations, and sensitivities? How do they consume media and what formats and platforms do they prefer? You can use online tools, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and case studies to gather as much information as possible about your audience. The more you know about them, the better you can tailor your pitch to their interests and goals.

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Jojo S. Nugroho, M.Sos, CCM, CPR

Konsultan Komunikasi Krisis | Tim Penguji Ujikom Prahum Kominfo | Lecturer University of Indonesia | Head Lab Humas UI | Founder IMOGEN | CEO IMAJIN PR & Research | Co-Founder Arise! & Govcom | Mantan Ketum APPRI
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Incorporating local wisdom into your pitches is indeed a great idea. It not only shows respect and understanding for the culture but also makes your message more relatable and authentic. For example, understanding the communication styles of different cultures, whether it be minimal eye contact or the value of storytelling, can help tailor your approach. And remember, local wisdom varies greatly, so a one-size-fits-all approach won't work. You've got to customize your approach to each culture and community.

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Barry Farrell

Multi award winning Film Editor / Filmmaker. Over 25 years in both production and post production.
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This is over thinking. Too many projects have suffered great creative challenges because the producers over thought results, audiences and purpose. This lack of strength will inevitably crush great ideas and forward thinking ideas. You audience exists if your idea is solid well thought out and most if all honest

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2 Adapt your message

Once you have a clear picture of your audience, you need to adapt your message accordingly. You need to consider how to communicate your idea, your value proposition, your benefits, and your call to action in a way that is clear, concise, and compelling for your audience. You need to use language, tone, style, and examples that are appropriate and respectful for your audience. You also need to avoid jargon, slang, idioms, humor, or references that might be confusing, offensive, or irrelevant for your audience. You can use translation services, cultural consultants, or local partners to help you with this process.

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Barry Farrell

Multi award winning Film Editor / Filmmaker. Over 25 years in both production and post production.
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Wow…this is too boring to even digest. You might as well call this how to put your audience to sleep without making them eat vast amounts of sugar. Seriously this is a horrible way to accomplish great work.

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3 Showcase your diversity

Another way to pitch to diverse cultures and regions is to showcase your own diversity and inclusivity. You can demonstrate how your team, your partners, your sources, and your content reflect the diversity of your audience and the world. You can highlight how your media production embraces different perspectives, voices, stories, and experiences. You can also show how your media production addresses the issues, challenges, and opportunities that matter to your audience and their communities. By showcasing your diversity, you can build trust, credibility, and rapport with your audience.

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Simone Clarke

CEO & Founder at SimSpeak Communication Services Ltd
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Diversity adds the tapestry of colour that becomes the most relatable for different audiences. Through my show, Sim Soul Sessions, I've learnt to be very deliberate and to carefully consider the background of each guest that sits in our “big chair”. I choose to lean into their differences and make the unique aspects of their story the focus.

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Barry Farrell

Multi award winning Film Editor / Filmmaker. Over 25 years in both production and post production.
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Really? Such an over used and passive aggressive topic. If you want to water down an idea or target a specific audience then your have to forget about your story and start writing political commentary. I could think of nothing more dull and boring than pandering to woke culture.

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4 Use visuals and multimedia

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when you are pitching to diverse cultures and regions. You can use visuals and multimedia to enhance your pitch and make it more engaging and memorable for your audience. You can use images, videos, audio, infographics, animations, or interactive elements to illustrate your idea, your process, your results, and your impact. You can also use visuals and multimedia to showcase your portfolio, your testimonials, your awards, or your social proof. However, make sure that your visuals and multimedia are relevant, high-quality, and culturally appropriate for your audience.

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Barry Farrell

Multi award winning Film Editor / Filmmaker. Over 25 years in both production and post production.
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This post id getting boring. I assume it’s probably geared more towards advertising and woke culture than it is towards actual entertainment. This is where i bow out as there is nothing creative or challenging in pandering to the masses and their ideology. Entertainment is escapism a genre free of boarders on constraints

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5 Solicit feedback and questions

Finally, you need to solicit feedback and questions from your audience after you pitch to them. You need to listen carefully and respectfully to what they have to say, and address any concerns, objections, or suggestions they might have. You need to show that you are open to learning from them and collaborating with them. You also need to ask them questions to gauge their interest, their expectations, and their next steps. You can use surveys, polls, quizzes, or follow-up emails to collect feedback and questions from your audience. By soliciting feedback and questions, you can improve your pitch and your relationship with your audience.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Research your audience

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1 Research your audience

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4 Use visuals and multimedia

5 Solicit feedback and questions

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