Client • Val-Test® Group
SERVICES PROVIDED
Brand Identity
Web Development
Landing Pages
B2B Digital Marketing
B2B Digital Advertising
Performance Analytics
REIMAGINING B2B FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD
For over 60 years, the Val-Test® Group has provided world-class purchasing power to their diverse collective of global distributors & retailers of hardware supply. For many professionals in the trades, stepping into a Home Depot is a thing of the past. They rely on companies like Val-Test® for the best stock & pricing available. In short, during the Covid shutdown in 2020, Val-Test® entrusted me with the task of designing a new online fingerprint & managing a complete overhaul of their member marketing process. New look. New feel. New everything. This project was about the details, both big & small.
DELIVERABLES
Brand Identity
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Uproot
I knew Val-Test held special memories for older folks, but it couldn't be stuck in the past. I spearheaded a vibrant refresh, breathing new life into color palettes, fonts & visuals aimed at respecting the past while igniting the future. Our logos dance with a modern edge & the Val-Test story reshaped itself to echo modern threads within the hardware industry. This wasn't a facelift; it was a bridge connecting generations.
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Evolve
Honoring the Val-Test legacy was paramount, but I knew nostalgia wouldn't fuel growth. I championed a bold vision that preserved its core values & essence while embracing evolution. We kept the heart of the hardware distributor intact, but adapted our offerings & approach to meet the shifting needs of professionals & consumers in a dynamic eCommerce landscape.
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Celebrate
The Val-Test name holds trust built over decades. Remember old ads our grandpa used to point out with nostalgia? They weren't just marketing gold, they were a testament to our brand's enduring values. Overall, I felt our niche was to subtly weave that history into our messaging, reminding people of the craftsmanship & dedication that have stood the test of time.
Web Development
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Simple
I wanted to ensure the website adapts seamlessly to all devices. This was crucial for B2B users who frequently access information on the go. No fuss.
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Clear
I revamped content with a focus on clarity, conciseness & readability. I wanted to ensure every member has the highest-quality representation from us. No fluff.
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Direct
I made it easy for visitors to take the next step, whether it's requesting a quote, scheduling a demo or downloading a resource. No gimmicks.
Landing Pages
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Spiced It Up.
I transformed supplier landing pages into forward-looking narratives, demonstrating product lines into relevant solutions & innovative ideas for today's market. This wasn't just copywriting; it was a strategic maneuver to solidify Val-Test’s position as a timeless leader.
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Backed It Up.
Bring data. Facts sell. I ditched the supplier’s self-proclaimed expertise & championed a data-driven approach to the products we were marketing. Success stories roared with quantifiable results & the tangible impact of the product. No snake oil.
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Rung It Up.
I decreased conversion paralysis by building call-to-actions based on distributor intent, guiding them toward informative content & seamless checkout options. I meticulously streamlined the data collection process, capturing only the essentials & boosting submission rates.
B2B Digital Marketing
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In Sight.
I captained Val-Test suppliers to become the go-to guru in their niche by focusing on just 3 key platforms: LinkedIn for engaging with industry networking. Instagram for company culture & behind-the-scenes glimpses. Facebook for longer-form content & community building.
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In Mind.
I further developed member marketing campaigns by creating content focused on the buyer journey. By understanding distributor needs & offering valuable information at every stage, I helped convert casual B2B browsers into loyal customers for our members.
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Had Fun.
I utilized webinars, online catalogs, brand ambassadors & personalized email campaigns to engage new audiences and establish meaningful connections. By tapping into new media marketing strategies, I transformed passive audiences into engaged brand champions.
B2B Digital Advertising
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Define the goals.
In my experience, successful advertising boils down to two things: crystal-clear goals and laser-focused KPIs. Brick by click. Val-Test ad campaigns became a well-oiled machine. Measurable metrics tracked every click, scroll & conversion giving us a real-time pulse of the campaign's effectiveness. No more flying blind.
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Define the VIPs.
For Val-Test, I identified high-value target accounts & implemented strategies like retargeting campaigns & personalized sequential ad experiences across multiple channels to deepen engagement & nurture relationships. Think of these as a persistent waiter always refilling their champagne flutes.
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Try, Try Again.
Our first campaign, while OK-received, wasn't firing on all cylinders. Conversion rates lacked punch. I knew data-driven refinement could unlock significant potential. What began as OK campaigns blossomed into resounding success stories, a testament to the power of continuous optimization.
Performance Analytics
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Nutured.
Here, with Google Analytics, I built a data-driven approach to enhancing marketing-sales alignment. I analyzed shared metrics for lead quality, sales funnel progression & customer experience KPIs to pinpoint optimization opportunities; resulting in a ~30% increase in qualified leads & a ~15% boost in website conversion rates.
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Protected.
Leveraging analytics, I identified at-risk accounts, enabling targeted intervention & preventing a potential one-million revenue loss from a key distributor. My data-driven marketing campaigns, tailored to anticipated distributor behavior in 2022, resulted in a staggering 100% supplier retention rate.