Colibri Software

Challenge

Strathdee & Company was contracted by Colibri Software in October 2013 to develop a marketing and communications plan for the software development company located on campus at Acadia University. The contract included facilitating a staff session to develop a mission and vision for the organization and identify corporate culture and values, developing a marketing and communications plan to generate awareness of an innovative company in rural Nova Scotia, creating marketing materials and a social media platform to attract new customers locally and in the global market.

 

 

Solution

Through discussions with the president and CEO the following needs were identified:

  • Developing strategies for marketing the products and services to new clients
  • Developing a brand for the organization
  • Identifying target markets
  • Identifying key stakeholders
  • Developing key messages and talking points
  • Developing marketing and communications tools
  • Identifying advertising opportunities and costs
  • Developing social media plans
  • Identifying opportunities to promote the organization
  • Developing a media relations strategy and outreach plan
  • Developing a timelines of events and activities

Results

Leanne facilitated a consultation session with staff and a few key stakeholders to identify Colibri’s core business areas, unique selling proposition, and existing and new business opportunities.

 This information was used in the development of a marketing and communications plan, which outlined specific and measureable goals and objectives, key messages, talking points, a social media strategy, and critical path for activities.

In addition to developing the marketing and communications plan, Leanne worked on site with the Colibri team to help manage marketing and communications, prepare presentations and participate in new business development opportunities and to help coordinate events.

Specific areas of services and expertise

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Business development

Strategic marketing & communications

Stakeholder engagement & public consultations

Issues management

Public awareness & education

Event hosting & management

Government relations

Launch / media events

Media relations