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Online and Offline Integration . 46 Birmingham Parkway | Boston, Massachusetts 02135 | 617-254-5000 | www.ovrdrv.com. American Internet Usage. The internet reaches 62% of adults and is used for an average of 108 minutes on an average day, far out pacing print media.*.
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Online and Offline Integration 46 Birmingham Parkway | Boston, Massachusetts 02135 | 617-254-5000 | www.ovrdrv.com
American Internet Usage • The internet reaches 62% of adults and is used for an average of 108 minutes on an average day, far out pacing print media.* *Data taken from “A Day in the Life: An Ethnographic Study of Media Consumption” conducted by Ball State
What The Research Says: Spending Growth • William Blair & Company / CIMA Survey, March 2007 • Traditional advertisers continue to migrate online • 19% growth expected for 07 • Imagine spending in Radio or DM growing 19%
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Online and Offline Integration Tactics • Staffing and Training • Strategy • Creative • Media • Tracking and Analysis
Staffing and Training • Look for people trained in print with web design qualifications -Nicole, Parametric Technology • Look for people with web writing capabilities - copywriters with concise writing style that translates well to the Web -Bill, MFS • Take print designers, and train them on the Web onsite - from outside organizations -Leanne, Appleseed’s • Take advantage of vendors - bring them in to train and educate your staff -Stephanie, Boston Globe • Implement an internal corporate Wiki -Kathy from APC • Subscribe to industry newsletters - ex: ClickZ, Web Marketing, Search Engine Watch -Harry Gold, Overdrive Interactive
Strategy • Prepare for the long-term and ensure platform is technically sound, etc., even if it pushes back immediate needs • Make your website more vertical overall by developing separate landing pages for various campaigns, with templates to accommodate different audiences • Develop Business Compliance Guidelines (style guides) addressing online business rules in advance so your creative gets through compliance faster - Jennifer from Vicam • Start thinking about online and search earlier, don’t treat it like an add-on or afterthought. • Think about how calls to action can take place online and can be weaved into your offline marketing activities - Harry Gold from Overdrive Interactive
Creative • Send your creative assets to an outside vendor for online production - Jude, Comcast • Do a Brand Awareness Campaign - direct consumer to landing pages and get them to register, using online calls to action which incorporate online and offline creative -Bill, MFS • Distribute Best Practice Guidelines for creative -Chuck, Progress • Use offers that include discounts - timely calls to action and a form fill out to collect info - have engaging content with embedded calls to actions -Leanne, Appleseed's • Appeal to consumers based on where they are located and what products are on sale in their area (to create sense of urgency) and allow consumers to choose conversion path -Jude, Comcast • Create valuable content, offer 60 day free trial, sign up for free newsletter, hints and tips - all points of contact that drive conversions -Aaron, Constant Contact
Media • Ensure consistency in messaging b/w weekly circular and online, so consumer can access 24/7 because timing is everything- this allows them to act on deals immediately -Brad, Target • Use USPS service (Gray Hair Software for example) which uses technology to sync direct email delivery and email -Mark • Do budgetary planning upfront that includes online marketing as an equal component -Allison, Comcast • Do integrated/bundled media buys that incorporate online and offline elements and ask for online value ads when buying offline -Harry Gold, Overdrive Interactive • Use social networks and blogs which are more about creation than commerce, they are about the value of your content • Use online and offline media as a spark to launch campaigns • Media allows you to target specific groups of people online in more affordable way -Kathy, Liberty Mutual
Tracking and Analysis • Apply Tracking URLs in offline media- if possible use alternate domains -Jennifer, Vicam • Compare offline dashboard and online dashboard to reveal lifts from integration in both areas • Measure the success of your marketing on actions that truly add to your bottom line – track far beyond clicks and click costs -Harry Gold, Overdrive Interactive
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About Overdrive • Search and online marketing firm that focuses on brand building and customer acquisition in the online space • Achieve success by combining best in class: • Marketing (strategy, search marketing, online media, email marketing, link acquisition, RSS feed content distribution) • Creative and conversion services (concept, design, copy, production) • Advanced technology (development, serving, tracking, database) • Our Mission: Build Lasting Revenue Channels • Deploy and expand turn-key marketing programs that quickly create brand awareness, capture leads and drive sales • Corporate Mantra: Flexibility • We seamlessly integrate with existing agency relationships and complement resident skill-sets
Search Marketing Strategy development Natural search engine optimization (SEO) Paid search management (SEM) SEO PR Link buying Blog outreach Site conversion optimization Traffic analysis Search presence tracking and analysis Competitive search presence tracking and analysis Search engine compliant copy development Service Menu • Online Media • Strategy development • Media planning • Media buying • Trafficking • Ad serving • Campaign tracking • Campaign reporting • Campaign analysis and ROI optimization • Online/offline media integration • Creative & Production • Strategy development • Creative/brand development • Copywriting • Graphic design • Flash development • Rich media, gadget and widget development • Web site development • Web application development
Current Clients B2B/Technology Consumer Non-Profit/Edu
Contact Harry J. Gold CEO & Manageing Partner 617-254-5000 x 1100 hgold@OverdriveInteractive.com www.OverdriveInteractive.com