Artists Guide to promoting Mighty Wallets

Origin Story - From Artist to Entrepreneur

Mighty Wallet started with $300 and a wild idea to make a link-less magnetic bracelet when I was still a struggling (starving) artist in NYC. 

https://youtu.be/Pf3z935R37E

Watch Original Video that went viral tripling my salary and starting my entrepreneurial journey

When I invented the first Tyvek Wallet in 2005 I had to find a way to market a wallet that no one had ever seen before that was; 

1. Made of Tyvek® (like express mail envelopes and housing wrap)
2. Designed with a single origami sheet, not stitched, just folded. 
3. Can be recycled at special facilities

 

Boilerplate Brand stuff and Background

Mighty Wallet Catchphrase

Putting all these concepts together in a way that was easy to communicate was a challenge but over time what I came up with was;

Mighty Thin
Mighty Strong
Mighty Green™

Mighty Wallet is not just about features and benefits, it’s about a connection to something more personal. After all a wallet is one of 3 things you carry with you everyday;

1. Phone 
2. Keys
3. Wallet

Mighty Wallet is an Experience! 

The Mighty Wallet experience is what turns skeptics into lifelong fans and brand advocates. 

1. It’s the fun of picking a cool design that’s right for you
2. It’s the fun of watching your Mighty Wallet expand and adapt as you fill it/use it
3. It’s the connection you build with your wallet over time as cashiers, clerks and waiters all comment “What a cool wallet!”
4. It’s the marvel you have after years of use realizing your little Mighty Wallet has stood the test of time.

 

Brand stuff and Background

A Brand Success Story

After 7 years of hard work marketing this product at Trade Shows and on YouTube, Mighty Wallet became hugely successful in the early 2010’s and put my company Dynomighty on the Inc’s Fastest Growing companies list for 3 years.

Not bad for an Artist who had no idea what I was doing! LOL 

Today the Mighty Wallet is being discovered by a whole new generation of minimalist wallet enthusiasts, sustainability and vegan consumers - all learning about the cool properties of the Mighty Wallet for the first time. 

Here are some video snippets from actual customers;

Mighty Wallet Review Compilation Video!

 

Marketing Tool Kit

What to Promote about Mighty Wallets

When promoting Mighty Wallet it would be awesome if you can keep these ideas in mind and in your messaging. Rehash them into your content when possible.

• Innovative cool design invented by and Artist entrepreneur 
• Minimalist origami design that adapts to your needs over time
• Vegan, sustainable values 
• Artists Collaborations and supporting Independent Artists

Hashtags that work well with Mighty Wallet promotion;

#BEMIGHTY #mightywallet #tyvekwallet #tyvek #tyvekdesign #minimalistwallet #frontpocketwallet #veganwallet #walletshop #wallet #paperwallet #microwallet #everydaycarrywallet #menswallet #veganwallet #vegangifts #vegan #malefashionadvice #sustainable #walletcard #forhim #giftsforguys #lifestyledesign #designlove #vegansofig

What NOT to Promote

Many fans can misinterpret the “tear-resistance” of the Mighty Wallet as “Tear-Proof” which leads to fans attempting to tear their wallets with significant force and sometimes with success. 

If anyone wants to test the strength of Tyvek® you can use the business card inserts as a way to feel how strong Tyvek® is and also to make a convincing demonstration on video. The opener to the “Unbox Therapy Video” is a great example of this;

 

Mighty Wallet & Dynomighty Social Accounts

@dynomightydesign on Instagram
@mightywallet on Tiktok
@mightywallet on Twitter
@dynomighty on Facebook
@mightywallet on Facebook
www.youtube.com/tkelleman on YouTube

Artists may not be the best self promoters but as creatives we are the best marketers. 

One of the things I think that made Mighty Wallet successful was being creative and experimental in my approach to marketing. 

I didn’t learn marketing from school or from a text book!

I did what all Artists do, I made it up as I went along - utilizing my creativity to make fun & funky ads that stood out.

Be creative in your marketing - try something new - Be Creative, BE MIGHTY!

Artist Collective Marketing Strategies

PRE-PRODUCTION Marketing Ideas

Prior to the release we can do some or all of the following;

• Doing a DIY Blank Mighty Wallet - A video/photo series of drawing on a Mighty Wallet that can be used as content but also we can use the wallet itself as a giveaway during the launch of your wallet. 
• Creating added value in any Artists Collective series; adding stickers, buttons, coupons or exclusive content/access to wallet owners. Do you have extra stickers or content we can release with the first orders? 
• Offer Pre-orders Signed Mighty Wallets - Signing 20 (+/-) Mighty Wallets for those who order first. Also can be combined with the added value items. 

POST RELEASE Marketing

For the release & during the lifetime of your Mighty Wallet we can do any of the following;

• Lifestyle shots of the Mighty Wallets in a lifestyle shot with other products of yours to cross-promote or lifestyle shots of the Mighty Wallet in your studio work environment. 
• Emailing stores or collectors about the release. Not everyone sees the first post of a new product keeping the product in your regular rotation reminds people who might have forgotten.
• Dynomighty will produce video content of your Mighty Wallet and a repost as a reel or story will be a reminder to those who were on the fence to grab one. 
• Keeping the wallet featured as part of your regular stories and content will keep it relevant. 
• Eventually reposting customers' content is also a great way to keep the momentum going. 

Examples of Mighty Wallet Artist Marketing

 

Pre-release Teaser for Ron English Mighty Wallet - Half Dollar Mighty Wallet

Giveaway Teaser for Ron English Mighty Wallet cross promoting his NFT Project