Aker Ink

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a sales and training support specialist at an insurance company. We provide business insurance, employee benefits, retirement, wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada, helping organizations manage risk and protect their assets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Aker Ink?

We needed help with marketing and advertising, thought leadership, and awards.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Aker Ink assists us with writing blog posts and articles and getting them published. They also help us with award nominations and writing speeches and videos. The team handles the entire process for these deliverables, such as drafting, editing, and submitting.

What is the team composition?

We work with 6-10 teammates from Aker Ink.

How did you come to work with Aker Ink?

We found them through an online search and a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to our geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, had a great culture fit, offered good value for the cost, and had company values that aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2014, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Thanks to Aker Ink's work, we've seen an increase in our SEO and prospect and client engagement. The team has consistently improved both our client retention and new business efforts. We've also received positive feedback from numerous clients and prospects.

How did Aker Ink perform from a project management standpoint?

Aker Ink's project management is excellent. We primarily communicate through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Aker Ink is personable, friendly, and creative.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren't any.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder, chairman, CEO, and president of University Medical Devices, Inc. (UMD). We design cutting-edge and highly reliable specimen collection systems that improve both patient-provider experiences and laboratory processes for a variety of diseases.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Aker Ink?

We needed help building our websites, social media, and online presence to enhance our sales and marketing efforts.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Aker Ink has created all the nonmedical parts of our deliverables and worked in conjunction with our team on the medical content. The team has designed our websites, sales and marketing materials, and online and social media presence. Aker Ink has also helped us with appearances and publications in pertinent medical and healthcare websites and publications.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 6-10 teammates from Aker Ink.

How did you come to work with Aker Ink?

We’ve worked with them previously.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in May 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve seen thousands of percent increases in our website traffic, sales, and marketing traction and success. We’ve also received improved feedback from clients and potential clients regarding Aker Ink’s deliverables. For example, we’ve received positive feedback from our master distributor, Virology Testing Products (VTP), and other major medical distributors.

How did Aker Ink perform from a project management standpoint?

Aker Ink has provided excellent project management with on-time delivery. We communicate via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Aker Ink’s very close collaboration and intimate understanding of our market and what is required to sell into it are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and financial planner of Heintz Wealth Management LLC, a company that provides personalized financial life planning and investment management. We create strategic plans to align clients' financial resources with their lifelong goals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Aker Ink?

We needed help defining our marketing strategy and aligning our website and other digital campaigns.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Aker Ink helped us understand our marketing strategy and align our website design and development with it. The team also developed digital marketing campaigns, including blogs and emails. Additionally, Aker Ink provided design, prediction, and guidance on our brand image, including producing our logo.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Aker Ink.

How did you come to work with Aker Ink?

We found them through our local network. We chose them over other options because of their high ratings and reputation for superior service.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July 2023-February 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Aker Ink's work increased our website visibility. Multiple prospects provided positive comments about the website when choosing my firm.

How did Aker Ink perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly communicated through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Aker Ink was very professional and up to speed on the marketing environment. The team knew how to create the best image and message to capture what my firm represents.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn't think there was anything they could improve on.