Your secret local marketing weapon: Brand ambassadors with Elaine Patel

Want to boost community engagement and increase brand advocacy? In this episode of the Local Marketing Lab, Elaine Patel, Director of Local Store Marketing at FAT Brands, unveils a powerful secret local marketing weapon — brand ambassadors. With over 20 years of experience working with major brands, Elaine shares game-changing strategies that have propelled FAT Brands’ success across 2,300+ locations.Here are some topics discussed in the episode around your secret local marketing weapon, brand ambassadors:Empowering and equipping front-line employees as brand ambassadors for local marketingBest practices for supporting and motivating brand ambassadorsBenefits of celebrating “local heroes” like teachers, firefighters, and nurses for building brand awareness and community connectionsStrategies for building consistent, long-term relationships with the local communityThe role of social media and user-generated content in amplifying local marketing effortsResourcesConnect with Elaine Patel on LinkedIn.Learn more about FAT Brands.Other shout-outsCheck out some of FAT Brands’ franchises like Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Pretzelmaker, and Fazoli’s.Learn more about Career Sparks.