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#78Chapter 12 — Localization & International Marketing
Help me build a Market Adaptation Guide for **[target market, e.g., France]**. This guide will be uploaded to a Claude Project and referenced for all localization work in this market. **My brand:** [Brief description — what you sell, who you sell to, your English positioning] **English brand personality:** [e.g., "Casual, direct, slightly irreverent. We use humor. Short sentences. We say 'you' constantly."] For the **[target market]**, create a guide covering: **1. Messaging Hierarchy** - Which of our key benefits should LEAD in this market? (Rank: efficiency, quality, trust/social proof, innovation, cost savings) - What does this market's buyer value most when evaluating B2B/B2C products? **2. Tone and Register Conventions** - Where does marketing typically sit on the formal-casual spectrum in this market? - How does our casual English personality translate? What's the local equivalent of "friendly and direct"? - Specific conventions: greeting styles, sign-off styles, acceptable humor levels **3. Cultural Reference Library** - 10 culturally resonant references for this market (events, brands, media, shared experiences) that I can use instead of American references - 5 references or phrases to AVOID (historical sensitivities, political connotations, offensive associations) **4. CTA Conventions** - How do CTAs work in this market? (Direct vs. soft, button text conventions, urgency tolerance) - Provide 5 CTA alternatives ranked by aggressiveness, with the market's sweet spot indicated **5. Competitive Landscape Notes** - What local competitors or well-known brands should I be aware of? - What marketing style do successful brands in this market use? [VERIFY] **6. Promotional Calendar** - Key retail and promotional events in this market (with dates) - Events to avoid or handle carefully **7. Regulatory Notes** - Key marketing regulations I need to know about [VERIFY — must be confirmed by local counsel] - Consent and data handling requirements that differ from the US Format this as a reference document I can upload to a Claude Project. Use headers and bullet points for scannability.

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