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I Do Gowns
This innovation initially came to life when…
We were planning our wedding and I was looking for a wedding gown with a very strict budget in mind. I shopped at home using the Internet, but was unable to find any website that dealt specifically with wedding attire. eBay was an option but was overruled because of the large number of wholesale importers with poor quality gowns.
WHAT & HOW
The purpose of this innovation is to…
Give Australian brides the opportunity to buy their “dream” gown at a fraction of retail cost. Secondly, to allow brides to recoup wedding day expenses by selling their dress, which is only worn once.
It does this by…
Offering buyers a wide range of gowns, from designer to hand-made, to suit any budget, Australia-wide. Sellers pay a once-only advertising fee with no commission, no expiry and comprehensive advertising coverage via several different media channels.
PURPOSE & BENEFITS
This innovation improves on what came before because…
We focus specifically on wedding attire. Our website does not bombard users with Flash advertising or broad content that distracts them from our core purpose. Our sellers can be guaranteed high traffic from Australian buyers looking for bridal wear, compared with the cost and exposure of other advertising avenues.
Its various benefits to the customer/end-user include…
Largest range of wedding attire on offer, enquiries from real buyers, personalised customer service. Plus, the site is strictly monitored for spam, and privacy and security for our users is of premium importance.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
In the past, this problem was solved by…
Its predecessors/competitors include…
TARGET MARKET
It is made for…
Two target markets:
- Savvy brides who want to buy a high-quality gown at a fraction of the cost, plus eco-friendly buyers who know the gown won’t be worn for long so want to maximise their investment, while helping the environment.
- Sellers who want to see their gown loved again (not sitting under a bed or in the cupboard for years), and want to recoup some of their wedding day expenses.
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
It is available for sale through…
…the I Do Gowns web site (www.idogowns.com.au).
Our marketing strategy is to…
…reach brides across Australia by attending bridal shows, use social media (Facebook, Twitter), advertise on wedding-related web sites, media features and increase our referrals through building quality relationships with our clients.
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