STRATEGIC MARKETING · DESIGN · PUBLISHING
Strategic marketing

Market research.
Strategy and communication.

We help you reach the people who need your product through search, advertising, articles, video and social media.

Before running an advert, we want to understand what you sell, who needs it and why they would choose it. That is where the plan begins.

Principles, analysis and practical work

Good strategy
needs strong foundations.

Our approach draws on established principles from Kotler, Porter, Drucker, Mintzberg, Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. We choose the models that help turn analysis into clear decisions about markets, customers and the offer.

Modern experiments and automation can speed up results when they are backed by a clear offer, a good understanding of customers and reliable measurement.

Models for strategy, positioning and analysis
Michael Porter

Four competitive approaches.

The two focus strategies complement cost leadership and differentiation.

Competitive advantage × market scope
ScopeLower costDifferentiation
BroadCost leadershipDifferentiation
NicheCost focusDifferentiation focus
Explore the approaches
Cost leadership
An advantage through lower costs when serving a broad market.
Differentiation
A distinctive offer that gives customers a reason to pay more.
Cost focus
A cost advantage within a particular market segment.
Differentiation focus
A specialised offer for the particular needs of a chosen niche.
Porter's model ↗
Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong

Four market positions.

A company's role in relation to its competitors helps determine its market approach.

LeaderChallengerFollowerNiche specialist
Explore the approaches
Market leader
Protects its leading position and looks for opportunities to grow the market.
Challenger
Challenges established competitors and seeks a larger market share.
Follower
Develops its offer without necessarily competing directly with the leader.
Niche specialist
Serves a clearly defined group of customers with specific needs.
Competitive positions and strategic models ↗
The tools behind the analysis

PESTEL / PESTLE

The political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors affecting a business.

CIPD ↗

SWOT

A company's strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities and threats in its environment.

Porter's Five Forces

Competition, new entrants, substitutes and the bargaining power of customers and suppliers.

Harvard Business School ↗

Value chain

The activities through which a company creates value, and its opportunities for competitive advantage.

McKinsey 7S

Alignment of strategy, structure, systems, skills, staff, management style and shared values.

McKinsey ↗

GE–McKinsey

Assessment of business units by market attractiveness and competitive strength.

McKinsey ↗

Ansoff Matrix

Growth opportunities through existing or new products and markets.

BCG Matrix

A review of the product portfolio by market growth and relative market share.

BCG ↗

Segmentation and positioning

Choosing customer groups, a target market and a clear position for the offer relative to competitors.

Modern approaches to growth

Faster progress starts with preparation.

Growth “hacks” include quick experiments, automation and improvements along the journey from initial interest to purchase. They can accelerate results when supported by a clear offer, a good understanding of customers and reliable data.

That is why preparation matters: research, testing assumptions, measurement and ensuring the business can serve the demand it attracts.

Authors who inform our approach

Philip Kotler · Kellogg · Michael Porter · Harvard · Peter Drucker · Henry Mintzberg · McGill · Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne · Blue Ocean Strategy

01 / Services

Brand and market positioning

We establish who the customer is, why they would choose the product and how the offer can stand apart.

What the work includes
  • Customer and competitor research
  • Brand positioning and the product offer
  • Pricing, product range and distribution
  • Communication, advertising and delivery plan
02 / Services

SEO and website optimisation

We examine structure, content and technical barriers, then prioritise changes that help people find and use the website.

What the work includes
  • Website and customer search analysis
  • Page optimisation and internal linking
  • Content addressing real audience questions
  • An SEO consultation with practical steps
03 / Services

Google Ads, Facebook and paid advertising

We connect the budget to a clear objective and track enquiries. Advertising spend and management fees are agreed separately.

What the work includes
  • Advertising account setup or audit
  • Campaigns, audiences, keywords and messages
  • Tracking enquiries and sales
  • Reports and adjustments based on the data
04 / Services

Articles, video and advertising materials

We create copy, photographs and video that explain the product and introduce the people behind the work.

What the work includes
  • Copywriting and editorial planning
  • Photography and video
  • Graphic design, illustration and printed materials
  • Content for websites, adverts and social media
05 / Services

Social media management

We give people a reason to follow: useful topics, consistent publishing and attention to the audience’s response.

What the work includes
  • Visual and editorial direction
  • Copy, photographs, graphics and video
  • A publishing and campaign plan
  • Reviewing responses and results
06 / Services

Customer, product and channel analysis

We bring together customer feedback, the offer and channel data to inform the next decision.

What the work includes
  • Customer needs and behaviour
  • Product and service analysis
  • A review of marketing and sales channels
  • Findings and recommendations for your next decisions
07 / Services

Sponsorship, partnerships and events

We prepare sponsorship and partnership proposals, connect suitable people and work on communication and events.

What the work includes
  • A partner and sponsorship strategy
  • Presenting the mission and the offer
  • Connecting with influencers for joint work
  • Communication and event formats
The work with Coolfit.bg ↗
08 / Services

Training and teamwork

We start with why, exploring motivation, relationships and the conditions that help people do good work.

What the work includes
  • Service and customer experience
  • Motivation, communication and teamwork
  • Internal marketing and organisational processes
  • Practical training around the team's tasks
Experience with teams ↗
Before we start

Your questions.

Do we need to use every channel?

First we look at where your customers are and how they search. Then we choose where your time and budget are best spent.

Can I begin with just a consultation?

Yes. You can contact us for a website review, an SEO question, advertising advice or a broader conversation about your business.

How is the budget decided?

We agree the work and how much you can allocate to advertising. Your quotation will show our fees and the advertising budget separately.

Business portrait · professional photography in collaboration with MM Photography Studio ↗

WEBSITE, CONTENT AND CHANNELS

From search to enquiry.

We connect research, your website and the channels that reach customers. Then we check what works and what needs to change.

  1. Research

    What people look for and how they choose.

    Customers · competitors · keywords

  2. Website and content

    Clear pages, useful answers and an easy way to contact you.

    Structure · copy · technical optimisation

  3. Channels

    Reaching the right people where they search and read.

    Search engines · advertising · social media

  4. Measurement

    Checking what generates enquiries and sales.

    Visits · enquiries · results

We track enquiries and sales, adjusting the plan to the results.
VIDEO IN ADVERTISING

Two examples worth watching.

Sometimes a video explains a product better than a long description. These two examples are adverts by Dollar Shave Club and Purple.

Dollar Shave Club

An advertising example from Dollar Shave Club, with a direct message and a clear product offer.

Open on YouTube ↗

The Purple Pillow

An advertising example from Purple, demonstrating a product through video.

Open on YouTube ↗
Discuss your project

What challenge
is your business facing?

Discuss a project ↗

References

Original and source ↗