Your Business works with an Agency. And what now?

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Marco Zumoberhaus
6.10.2024
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In brief:

Many companies are already working with a marketing or advertising agency. That's right, we also include all other agencies: web agency, online marketing agency, etc. That is also a good decision, because agencies do excellent work when it comes to design, visual language and the implementation of creative campaigns. They work proactively with you as a customer and provide advice. What does Yoline do now and does Yoline even need it? Because you don't want to cancel ongoing cooperation and generate additional expenses

Efficiency and profit increase instead of additional expenses

It is important to understand that Yoline is sales-oriented and economical at every company at all times. We want to understand current processes, analyze value chains and review existing strategies. Why Because we are not an advertising agency that causes additional costs — our goal is efficiency, new business models, digital business models and Sales increases to promote. The goal is for our customers to earn significantly more than they pay for our services. We want to profitably integrate innovations into processes and integrate people as drivers who make the difference at all times. Is your agency already doing this? That's when the blog post ends here, because it effectively doesn't need Yoline.

Yoline works strategically in the areas of marketing, communication and digitization. What sets us apart from other partners is our ability to exploit potential with a hands-on mentality and to take appropriate concepts immediately. We not only support projects in an advisory capacity, but also implement them together with you. Other strategic partners often provide a presentation deck and leave the company responsible for implementation. But we have recognized that markets have changed — new technologies, changing patterns of behavior, faster processes. It's about having a A head start over the competition to create and maintain it in the long term. Instead of writing a concept, we use your and our network directly in a goal-oriented manner and use the momentum to make the difference.

She also plays here Existing partnership with your agency a crucial role. We need them for operational implementation. They know the internal processes, the corporate identity and everything that makes up your company. Together with your internal department and agency, we create real added value. And the best thing about it: It pays off.

Creative agency or strategic marketing partnership

What is the difference?

A creative or advertising agency usually focuses on operational implementation. She develops visual concepts, creates campaigns and assumes creative responsibility. But what about overarching topics? Topics such as data protection, tracking, reporting, and a comprehensive marketing strategy that covers all areas of your company — from internal communication to sales planning?

That's right - it's actually your CMO's job, but we know how it often works.

A strategic marketing partnership such as with Yoline takes on exactly these tasks. While the creative agency has its strength in implementing ideas, Yoline ensures strategic planning, cost control and focus on economic goals. In this way, we ensure that the measures you take not only look good in the short term, but also lead to the success of your company in the long term.

How Yoline complements your creative agency

At Yoline, we know exactly how creative agencies work, because we come from these areas ourselves and have built and managed such agencies. But we don't see ourselves as a substitute, but as an addition. Our approach aims to make your creative campaigns part of a comprehensive marketing strategy that moves your business forward.

We work between top management, the internal marketing department and the creative agency. Our goal is to ensure that all measures are consistent and that creative ideas are based on strategic goals. In this way, you can use the best of both worlds: the creative strength of your agency and the strategic leadership of Yoline.

Why a strategic marketing partnership is essential

  1. Planning and Strategy: A creative agency develops impressive campaigns, but who ensures that these campaigns are part of an overall strategy? A strategic partnership with Yoline ensures that all measures are integrated into a long-term plan that is geared towards clear economic goals.
  2. Cost efficiency: At Yoline, we only implement what your company really needs. This means that you don't pay for unnecessary measures, but for targeted steps that demonstrably contribute to success. This allows you to keep full control of your budget and avoid unnecessary spending.
  3. Transparency and control: It is often difficult to keep track of exactly what the creative agency is doing and how successful its measures are. Yoline ensures transparency by setting quantitative goals and providing regular reports. This allows you to see at any time which measures are working and which need to be optimized.
  4. Neutral interface: There are often misunderstandings between management and creative agencies. Yoline acts as a neutral entity that understands both sides. We ensure that creative approaches are aligned with your company's strategic goals and help avoid misunderstandings.
  5. Future security: With Yoline, you ensure that your marketing is not only successful today, but also in the future. We think holistically and strategically and ensure that your company remains competitive in the long term through a clear focus on digital transformation and sustainable processes.

A case study: How a strategic partnership increases success

An entertainment company worked successfully with several creative agencies for years to strengthen its brand. The campaigns looked great, but the hoped-for economic success failed to materialize. Management found that there was a lack of clear strategic direction. This requires a strategic partnership.

The creative campaigns had to be integrated into an overarching marketing strategy that was not only focused on visibility but also on clear quantitative goals. Sales processes and internal communication were included in the plan, and the measures could be optimized through regular evaluations. The result: Within six months, sales rose significantly and the company was able to strengthen its market position without causing additional costs. By the way: Top management suddenly had access to monitoring with jointly determined KPIs - away from reach and likes.

Combining creativity and strategy

A creative agency or an advertising agency brings you innovative ideas and impressive campaigns, but without strategic leadership, there is often no long-term success - the potential in campaigns may not be exhausted. With Yoline, you combine creativity and operational excellence with strategic control and goal orientation. In this way, you ensure that your measures not only look good, but also deliver measurable results and make your company future-proof.

So you don't have to choose between an agency and a strategic marketing partnership — you can use the best of both worlds and optimally position your company.

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Frequently asked questions on the topic

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Which methods do we use in strategic management

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Yoline marketing agency call-to-action arrow up in Yoline's corporate colors. Part of the corporate design of Yoline, the creative agency in Valais

There are various methods and approaches that we use in strategic management. Which we use for your company depends heavily on the expectations and scope of the project, such as the market environment. These methods are usually included:

SWOT analysis

SWOT analysis is a proven tool that helps you evaluate your company's internal and external factors. It looks at the strengths and weaknesses within your company as well as opportunities and threats in your external environment. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that can be directly influenced by your company. Strengths could include, for example, a strong brand or a good team of employees, while weaknesses could include efficient processes or outdated technology. Opportunities and risks, on the other hand, are external factors, such as market trends or regulatory changes, which can either promote or endanger the company. By systematically analyzing these four areas, you can create a sound basis for strategic decisions and take targeted measures to maximize your company's potential for success.

PESTEL analysis

The PESTEL analysis enables you to better understand the macroeconomic influences on your company. This tool examines political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, and legal factors that shape your business environment. Political factors include government policies and tax frameworks, and currency factors relate to inflation, exchange rates, and other economic indicators that can influence the market. Socio-cultural aspects look at demographic trends and changes in lifestyles that influence consumer behavior. Technological factors relate to innovative strength and technological progress, which can either move your company forward or challenge it. Ecological and legal aspects include environmental laws, sustainability requirements, and occupational and health regulations. By looking at all of these elements, you get a comprehensive picture of the external influences on your company and can better adapt strategic decisions to changing conditions.

Porter's Five Forces

Michael Porter's five competitive forces model provides you with a detailed analysis of competition intensity in your industry. It highlights how strong competition is in your market and which factors influence it. The threat from new competitors relates to how easy it is for new companies to enter your market. The bargaining power of suppliers and customers shows how strongly these groups can dictate the price and conditions in your industry. The threat of substitute products analyses how easily your products could be replaced by alternative offerings. Finally, the intensity of competition within the sector looks at how strong the direct competition between existing companies is. By understanding the dynamics of these five forces, you can better assess which measures are necessary to strengthen your position in the market and minimize potential risks.

Balanced Scorecard

The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic management tool that helps you measure and manage your company's performance from various perspectives. This method integrates the financial perspective, which focuses on the financial health and success of your business, with the customer perspective, which measures the satisfaction and loyalty of your customers. In addition, the internal process perspective is examined to ensure that your internal processes are efficient and effective. Finally, the learning and development perspective examines how well your company is able to develop, innovate and adapt to change. By using the Balanced Scorecard, you get a comprehensive picture of your company's performance and can ensure that all areas are working in line with your strategic goals.

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