Shoreline’s engagements start by meeting the executive-level staff of the client company to discuss goals, objectives and technology strategies. The meeting usually includes representatives from all levels of a company, including those people involved in product development, marketing and sales efforts. The purpose is to define an initial strategy, and then develop a clear roadmap of action and activities.
Once goals are identified and outlined, we can move toward several goals and deliverables. A few of these are outlined below. These flexible and modular services are delivered as one-time projects or fixed-scope projects, customized to your needs. In every case, we provide a clear strategic roadmap, timetable and metrics and offer single-source execution.
Services include:
Technology or Strategic Positioning White Papers
White papers are one of the most effective methods of conveying technical or strategic information to enterprise executives and potential customers. Shoreline Research works with clients to develop and produce documents that clearly and effectively convey the company’s technology message, stressing the ROI and solutions benefit of these technologies. White papers might also pinpoint the real world benefits and technical and competitive advantages of using a client’s technologies and solutions.
Targeted Information Programs
Shoreline Research works closely with clients to produce a number of highly-effective information and educational programs, all designed to present the company’s technology and solutions to an audience of potential customers. These efforts might include regional seminars, which provide useful information to a targeted audience and can generate customer leads.
Sales Lead Generation Programs
Shoreline Research works with client companies to identify potential customers, initiate discussions and meetings, and provide advisory services to close the sale. Shoreline will not actively take part in the sales effort, but will work behind the scenes to provide important strategic information to close the sale.
Customer-Facing Campaigns
Shoreline and its marketing partners can develop community-building Web site, blogs and portals or work with you to create targeted podcasts and mobile ‘mobcasts’ to generate new sales. We also use our extensive editorial experience and contacts to secure speaking positions for key executives on conference panels and at influential trade events.
We can also create compelling editorial packages that promote and validate a client’s identity in leading business and technology publications. This can include solutions-based customer profiles tha can be forwarded to potential customers and posted on the client’s Web site. We can also develop marketing programs that target specific industry niches and channel opportunities.
In short, we work with you to produce effective perception campaigns that target the right customers, drive sales and establish your brand in distinct and global markets.