Here are 9 relationship marketing strategies for freelance animators and animation businesses.
![Relationship marketing strategies for freelance animators and studio owners](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-3-3-1024x1024-1.jpg)
1. Treat your clients like a friend.
![Treat your clients like a friend.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-3-3-1024x1024-1.jpg)
2. Interact and build engagement with your audience.
- Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, SMS Marketing
![Interact and build engagement with your audience (Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, SMS Marketing).](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3-3-4-1024x1024-1.jpg)
3. Get to know your audience and your clients.
- Client Feedback, Surveys, and Questionnaires
![Get to know your audience and your clients](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4-3-4-1024x1024-1.jpg)
4. Be proactive in creating a protocol for addressing client concerns.
![Be proactive in creating a protocol for addressing client concerns](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/5-3-3-1024x1024-1.jpg)
5. Implement Loyalty Rewards/Loyalty Programs/Referral Programs.
![Implement Loyalty Rewards/Loyalty Programs/Referral Programs.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-3-3-1024x1024-1.jpg)
6. Share something valuable to them through content marketing.
- People love free information and free stuff!
![Share something valuable to them through content marketing.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7-3-2-1024x1024-1.jpg)
7. Networking
- A timeless strategy for building online and offline relationships.
![Networking](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/8-3-2-1024x1024-1.jpg)
8. Conduct special events.
![Conduct special events.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/9-2-2-1024x1024-1.jpg)
9. Build more credibility with face-to-face meetings.
![Build more credibility with face-to-face meetings.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10-2-2-1024x1024-1.jpg)
Check out Business of Animation's blog for more in-depth tips on how to grow your animation business!