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Your Company, Your Needs.When you consider outsourcing your marketing communications needs, what questions should you ask yourself? To many companies, this draws a blank. Who understands marketing communications, anyway? You know you need something, but what?

As a small to medium sized business, your budget is a primary concern in these challenging economic conditions. Any and all marketing communications must draw a positive return on investment, in essence paying for itself. Marketing communications is an investment in you, your brand, a way for you to build recognition and a loyal following. A profitable marketing communications plan shows its value long after its inception. Here is how 834 can assist you:

Strategy – To whom should you be speaking? When? Where? What should you be saying? Why will this be successful? What are the market and community dictating, now and in the future? 834 answers these questions before implementing any activity, so your investment is precisely directed and powerfully effective. Our savvy counsel looks at your company as an entire entity, closely examining and maximizing all opportunities.

Marketing Communications – Advertising and/or public relations? 834 does both, in a way that is both creative and affordable. Whether an advertising blitz to launch a new product, or an ongoing public relations hum, 834 creates consistent brand marketing that helps your audience both understand you, and feel comfortable making you their first purchasing choice. Our experienced writers delivery quality materials

Design – To be successful, you must garner attention. Whether understated or bold, color or black and white, 834 designs are fresh. Whatever the statement you are making, 834 can brilliantly illustrate it in print. Working closely with local printers, your designs can also be easily replicated for a variety of mediums.

Event planning – Time for your yearly holiday celebration? Client appreciation? Awards ceremony? Fashion show? Fund raiser? There are a variety of reasons to host an event, but the planning can become tedious. Events need meticulous attention to detail, and a thorough grasp of the undertaking. The professional event planners at 834 have planned events from casual to elegant, from 5 people to 500. Let’s select a mood, a theme, and a purpose, and make this an event a memory for years to come. Tell us the basics, and the next thing you know, your company will be receiving thank you cards for “such an amazing event.”

Media relations – The media can be your best friend….or, well, let’s just stick with your best friend. When the media calls, who will answer? When 834 handles media relations, a calm representation of professionalism assures your good name only gets better. In addition, let 834 use its multiple media connections to get the word out about your new product, upcoming event, or service to the community.

Training – Keep your staff motivated, or work on an opportunity area with our custom training programs. Delivered by one of West Michigan’s most renowned trainers, our programs are always upbeat and always custom. You will see immediate changes in understanding and action from your employees. By investing in your people, you are saying yes to your greatest asset.