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With our economy making a decisive shift towards greener energies, the energy sector is undergoing a major transformation<\/strong>. As well as innovations in resources and energy use, old and new players in the vertical are also having to change the way they communicate with their customers. In a context of transition to renewable energies, it is crucial to update your marketing strategy<\/strong>. This should make it possible to establish greater transparency in the innovations proposed by players in the sector, and to raise consumer awareness so that their practices evolve. In this article, we’ll be looking at the key issues in energy sector marketing<\/strong>. We’ll also look at how marketing gamification<\/a> can help energy companies meet the challenges they face by facilitating interaction with their customers. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SUMMARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”section-1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”sommaire-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”25px” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” link_option_url=”#sommaire-1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The energy sector has never been so affected by social, economic, organisational and environmental issues. Whether as a result of rising prices following the conflicts in Ukraine or changes in French consumption patterns (with the rise in teleworking seeing their energy costs increase), the companies that supply or distribute energy are under the spotlight. In this context, companies in the energy industry must strive to adapt their communication to the expectations (and concerns) of their audience and provide them with clear answers and solutions. Here are the main marketing challenges<\/strong> they face. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#0092ff” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Whether we’re talking about long-established players in the energy sector or newcomers launching into renewable energies, the main challenge facing companies is to raise their profile. They need to communicate on the new sustainable solutions they are proposing and how these can help mitigate environmental problems<\/strong>. They are also speaking out to re-establish the bond of trust with consumers<\/strong>, a bond that may have been broken by the complexity and high costs of the energy sector. Companies now need to be more transparent and show that they are listening to their customers. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]The gradual transition to so-called green energies is a major challenge for our generation. It is up to companies in the sector to raise public awareness of these issues<\/strong> and explain clearly how they are helping to mitigate global warming. The challenge of educating consumers<\/strong> can take many forms, including the provision of clear and precise information on the challenges of the energy transition and the impact of our consumption. But it can also involve objectively presenting the advantages of the new green energies. However, we must be careful not to make people feel guilty or anxious<\/strong>, as this could alienate a large part of our audience. Eco-anxiety<\/a> is an increasingly central mental health issue, particularly among the younger generations. So it’s up to companies in the sector to provide information, not alarmism, but optimism, through realistic solutions and objectives (such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions). Translated with DeepL.com (free version) [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]One of the keys to success in the energy sector marketing is the intelligent collection and exploitation of customer data<\/strong>. For companies, this is an essential step towards better understanding and addressing their customers’ needs. In this way, they can identify energy consumption habits, the problems faced by users, or the information\/offers that are most likely to encourage them to take an interest in their product\/service. The strength of this industry is that data collection<\/a> is simplified by the very needs of consumers. Indeed, most players (such as solar panel installers or energy supplier comparators, for example) start their customer journey with an energy diagnostic<\/strong>. This process makes it possible to collect very precise information<\/strong>, voluntarily shared by prospects. Prospects are all the more inclined to share this personal data, as it will enable the company to offer them a tailor-made solution, and thus benefit from a more qualitative service. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Gamification, or the incorporation of interactive and playful elements into marketing campaigns and materials, is an excellent strategy for meeting the challenges facing the industry<\/strong>. This strategy makes it possible to : <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”section-3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”sommaire-3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”25px” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” link_option_url=”#sommaire-1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” min_height=”49.4px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gamification is already being used by many energy companies to better communicate with and engage their customer communities<\/strong>. Here are 3 examples of interactive campaigns to inspire you. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#0092ff” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n GRDF opted for the interactive Tiny Wings<\/a> mechanic to promote green gas in a fun, offbeat way<\/strong>. This score-based game, combined with attractive prizes (such as 500-euro gift vouchers), helped to engage users, encouraging them to spend time with the brand and memorize new key information. Result: this addictive mechanic recorded almost 18 games\/player and 14min of average time spent on the game. 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The company chose to offer several interactive mechanics, enabling it to educate customers about its moving offers. CTAs at the end of the campaign facilitated the identification of relevant qualified<\/a> leads for retargeting according to needs. 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Sent to a targeted part of its CRM base, the Quiz not only promoted one of the company’s offers in an educational way<\/strong>, but also identified intentionalists likely to become customers (via opt-in collection<\/a>). By asking them about their intentions, Total was able to recruit qualified leads to retarget, maximizing the conversion rate of its campaign<\/a>. 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