Chatterkick

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the general manager of Sioux Rubber & Urethane, a custom applicator of rubber and urethane products for equipment and machinery parts that need impact, abrasion, and corrosion resistance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chatterkick?

We needed help with web development, blog posting, and social media management.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’ve worked with Chatterkick for many years on various projects. Their team helps us write monthly blogs and manage our email and social media advertising campaigns. They’re also in charge of designing a lot of our creative assets for said campaigns, and they manage all of our social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Additionally, they’ve made tours of our facility to take pictures of products and machinery to generate content. 

Initially, Chatterkick also helped us design and develop our website. Now, they keep designing web pages and content as needed. This website allows customers to learn more about our capabilities because our clients don’t ask only for products but also come to us for impact, abrasion, and corrosion solutions.

What is the team composition?

I’m typically in contact with 4–5 people from Chatterkick on a monthly basis, and we also have a close relationship with Beth (CEO). Their full team includes ad strategists, designers, and blog writers.

How did you come to work with Chatterkick?

A sister company of ours recommended Chatterkick.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent a little less than $500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2016, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve seen great results from all areas of our business, including site traffic, click-through rates, business leads, business conversions, impressions, and user engagement.

How did Chatterkick perform from a project management standpoint?

Chatterkick’s project management is very good. They’re always on time with what they do, and they’re typically waiting on us if there’s any waiting at all.

We meet with them at least once per month via phone calls, Zoom meetings, or in-person meetings, and we exchange emails weekly. We also do quarterly and annual reviews of the reports they generate from Google Analytics. Additionally, they have access to our HubSpot.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chatterkick’s creativity and thoroughness are impressive. Overall, they’re excellent people to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing Chatterkick lacks. They put a lot of effort in what they do.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Bring them in and let them see what you do. Once Chatterkick understands what you want, they’ll roll with it and do a fantastic job for you.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and owner of Compliant Clients where we offer Transportation on Lien™ and pharmacy support to attorneys’ injured clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

Compliant Client's Business Goal: Expand brand awareness among personal injury attorneys and influencers to personal injury attorneys to increase the number of customers and overall revenue of Compliant Clients.

We hired Chatterkick to:

• Increase brand recognition by successfully launching and introducing a new concept in transportation and pharmacy services to personal injury attorneys and their network on social media. Metrics to watch will include reach, locations, and audience demographics 
• Chatterkick will support this marketing goal by activating and leveraging the website and social channels with the following specific goals:
  • Increase website traffic by 10% each month through social media and dynamic content updates
  • Engage with the target audience in a thoughtful and meaningful way with the goal of an engagement rate of 2-6% on LinkedIn, 2-5% on Facebook, 2-3% on Instagram
  • Increase leads from paid social by 5% month over month with a lower CPL than the industry benchmark of $784 for paid & $516 for organic leads
  • Create interest and engagement through our targeted email campaigns. The goal is a 24% open rate (average across industries is 21% per mailchimp)
  • Review resources (blogs, email copy, sales outreach material, white papers) that will empower the sales team, operationalize sales efforts to stay organized with social and sales outreach

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found Chatterkick through the help of Bee at CJAM, a marketing broker firm. Bee understood the needs and goals of Compliant Clients and based on that, found a phenomenal partner in Chatterkick. Their strategic approach, creative ideas and exceptional customer service made them a perfect partner to grow with Compliant Clients.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We hired Chatterkick for Digital Marketing Management, Social Media Content Development And Implementation, Social Media Advertising, Social Media Software, and Email Marketing

What was the team composition?

• Beth - CEO
• Molly - Sales
• Kristy - CEM | main point of contact
• Austin - Ad Strategist | attends meetings and has contact with client
• Mary - Engagement Coordinator | attends meetings as needed, sends monthly content, and has contact with the client
• Cody - Visual Content Strategist | attends meetings as-needed, website maintenance as needed

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Chatterkick’s deliverables reach beyond a certain number of posts per month or a certain number of email campaigns per quarter. They definitely produce assets that perform, but the conversations we have around strategy, the data and insights, the team coaching and consultation, and the problem-solving behind the deliverables have all been really valuable. They’re an extension of our team that isn’t afraid to jump in on any number of projects and at the end of the day, we’re increasing website traffic, we’re finding leads and our business is growing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow between our team and their is seamless - they are very responsive and communicative.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with Chatterkick’s ability to deliver a social strategy that fit our unique needs, budget, and time commitment. They work alongside us in a true partnership and find effective strategies that align with our specific goals.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are the leading manufacturer of ice cream cones and wafers in the United States. I am the HR Manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

Chatterkick helps to coordinate and develop our digital and social media recruiting campaigns.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Chatterkick was onboard when I joined the company in October, and after meeting with them and reviewing their campaign I felt they were a great fit to work with going forward.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Chatterkick works collaboratively with me on ideas for social media platforms such as; Facebook, TikTok, and Google to name a few. They also manage our bodeanscareers.com page and make sure that all jobs are up to date and that the application process is working correctly.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Their entire team has worked with me and we have meetings every couple of weeks to discuss our progress and plan new strategies as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I have had many people say that they have seen our ads on Facebook and it lead them to our website to apply. They do a great job coming up with content that is catchy and fits with the season or holiday.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It has been great working with them, they are very responsive to my needs and open to new ideas.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are willing to think outside of the box and take my ideas to the next level.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a wholesale mortgage lending company that utilizes artificial intelligence technology to process loans super-fast! I am a Marketing Brand Manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

We needed someone to manage our social media accounts. We have Chatterkick help with our paid social efforts. Our goal is to attract more followers, increase engagement and impressions, and by doing so help create brand exposure for our company.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I was not involved in the vendor selection process... but i'm thrilled we went with Chatterkick!

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Chatterkick helps us identify the best audiences on LinkedIn and Facebook. They utilize trending hash tags, geo target to certain areas where we want to increase our exposure, etc. We have strategy sessions where they provide industry expertise to our marketing team to help us be as successful as possible from a social media standpoint.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A customer success specialist, an ad strategist, an engagement coordinator, and a visual content strategist

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within the past 6 months we've gone from about 400 total LinkedIn followers to 1200 followers. We've consistently come in under our desired cost per clicks, while continuing to increase our impressions and leads month over month. We've also increased our quality traffic to our website from 44 users to 5,213 users. 10% of social web traffic is classified as engaged on site (68% - 3,596/5,213).

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We met biweekly to go over monthly content pieces. We receive a monthly report that goes over our social media metrics, and a quarterly report that serves to summarize those metrics on a broader level while also providing competitor insights and ways we can perform better than them.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I am impressed with Chatterkick's ability to seamlessly adapt to our company and the specific niche that we are in. They picked up on the industry lingo and trends at a rapid pace and that helped us with attracting valuable leads.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Honestly, no. They were able to pivot and adapt to leadership changes within our team that lead to different styles of how we approached our strategy. Their communication style is awesome - they explain things in terms that every member of my team can understand.

They are extremely quick to respond, or if a team member will be out of the office they let us know who we can contact ahead of time in case anything pops up. They are very adaptable to our needs and it has been extremely beneficial for my team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the HR director of a processing and packing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chatterkick?

We needed help capturing content, videos, and pictures for our social media aspects. and its advertising, promotional, and marketing needs

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chatterkick has been creating social media content for us and has assisted with UI/UX design, web development, and app implementation. Their material includes interviews with our employees within our locations, where they explain why they chose to work with us. The created content is aimed to be posted on our website, Indeed, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with five members from their team, including Olivia (Customer Success Specialist) and Mariah (Digital Advertising Strategist).

How did you come to work with Chatterkick?

Our sister company brought them on board for our internal projects.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around $50,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website’s traffic continuously increases in terms of impressions, clicks, and time spent on the platform.

How did Chatterkick perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has been great; I work hand-in-hand with them. They stick to the schedules, budgets, and content. Their team is also good at communicating and helping with new ideas.

In terms of tools, we’ve used email, phone calls, and video chats.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is knowledgeable, which helps them develop new ideas. Overall, they go the extra mile and are even invested personally with us — it feels like a personal approach.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — everything has been going very well.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with them — I don’t think you’ll regret it from a business perspective.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the office manager of a women’s health clinic.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chatterkick?

We were looking to establish our social media presence.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chatterkick handles our digital marketing efforts, particularly managing our Facebook and Instagram accounts. They’re helping us shoot Reels and are providing us with content development for both channels.

Apart from that, they’re making our brand more visible on Google, so they’ve been working on our Google reviews to basically establish our organization’s name in our city.

What is the team composition?

I mainly work with Erin (Engagement Coordinator), Liv (Customer Success Specialist), and Mariah (Digital Advertising Strategist).

How did you come to work with Chatterkick?

We came across Chatterkick through our providers’ association with their group. They knew each other personally, so it’s been a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested somewhere between $50,000–$70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since July 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve been getting a lot of impressions and clicks compared to a lot of our local affiliates. We’ve gained 963 followers on Instagram while our competitors are averaging about 200. On Facebook, our review scores are about 4.9 stars, while our competitors are averaging around 4.2.

From December–January, they’ve helped grow our net audience by 260%, impressions by 25%, and our engagement by 40%. Moreover, our ad impressions were up by 50%, so we’ve definitely been growing since partnering with Chatterkick.

How did Chatterkick perform from a project management standpoint?

They perform well from a project management perspective, as they have good goals and plans. I’m probably the one holding them back as far as timelines are concerned, but they have a good follow-through once we give them the data they need.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with their fresh and relevant ideas, as well their marketing insights.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have any constructive feedback at this point in time.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would advise you to just be open to their ideas because they bring a lot of good ideas to the table.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work with a group of similar companies that partner to improve our marketing strategies and development. Chatterkick was able to make a global presence for us through social media channels and website development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

Chatterkick was hired to replace a website and fully manage social media channels.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

After reviewing multiple bids, we found Chatterkick to be fairly priced with a unique strategy and data-driven results.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We connected with the team for a kickoff meeting. From there, the Chatterkick team learned our language and style and hit the ground running. The entire process was easy and seamless.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

While we had access to many teams within Chatterkick, our key account ensured it was always easy to know who to connect with for answers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our audience and engagement numbers have grown consistently since working with Chatterkick.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our content review and meeting cadence is the perfect flow. We get enough information to guide the process but Chatterkick handles all of the details.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The ability to act as an extension of our team is what makes Chatterkick stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We started utilizing the Sprout Social dashboard in the last few months. That was a huge improvement from emailing back and forth.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the account and brand manager of an online retailer that sells Native American made food, gift and wellness items.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

We hired Chatterkick to plan and manage all social media content for Facebook and Instagram as well as lead digital advertising efforts.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online for a local ad agency that was affordable and had good reviews from past and current clients. We also love that this company is female-founded.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

After an introduction meeting to learn more about our goals and our brand, they helped us come up with some brand guidelines. They also helped us research and identify our target audiences. They wrote, designed and planned social media content for Facebook and Instagram using Sprout Social. Each month they send over the planned copy and designs and I can easily proofread and edit, then approve them. We meet once a month to talk about insights and upcoming goals.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with designers, writers, managers, ad strategists, etc. In total, we have worked the most with four team members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They helped us take our Instagram and Facebook presence to the next level. Before we worked with Chatterkick, we had very little presence on these platforms. Now, we have a highly engaged Instagram audience of nearly 2,300 followers and 9,000 Facebook followers with a 4.8/5 business rating.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We meet once a month to talk about insights and upcoming goals. They provide helpful insights to guide each month's content. They have also provided us with unique ideas for new content such as Instagram reels, Tik Toks and creating a LinkTree and Google My Business account.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We are impressed by the conversations they create for us on social media. Not only do we gain followers, likes, shares, etc., but we are creating meaningful conversations regarding Native American products, businesses, history and culture. They are always offering fresh ideas and they are available for help any time we need it and always willing to meet outside of our normal scheduled times.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the assistant general manager and VP of operations at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City, Iowa. We’re a gaming facility with restaurants, live entertainment, and a hotel. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chatterkick?

We came onto the market in 2013 to try and win the licensing to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in our city. We engaged Chatterkick to assist us in building a social presence to get our message out to our community. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had a lot of information to get out to our community and create a lot of buzz around the project, so Chatterkick put together our social media marketing strategy. They worked diligently to ensure all the content we posted online was relevant to our needs and reflected the Hard Rock aesthetic. Chatterkick was instrumental in keeping us at the forefront of the community’s mind when we were up against other bidders for the Hard Rock licensing.  

We’ve continued to work with Chatterkick over the last few years. They continue to run our digital marketing and Facebook account — we provide them with information we need to promote or announce. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with several teammates from Chatterkick. 

How did you come to work with Chatterkick?

When we first came into the area, we wanted to work with a company in the region. Very few companies specialized in social media, and Chatterkick soon rose to the top because they had a very polished approach. We were one of Chatterkick’s first key accounts, and their portfolio has expanded since our first conversation with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested just under $500,000 with Chatterkick thus far. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We first began working with Chatterkick in June 2013 and our engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As of the last time I checked, we had under 100,000 followers on Facebook, which is very impressive for a community of this size. Chatterkick ensures that their engagement practices and strategies evolve based on our changing needs. Chatterkick is great at looking to the future to see where we need to focus our efforts to engage our audience.   

Chatterkick has kept us relevant and helped us grow our online platform exponentially. The partnership has been first-class. Our engagement has done nothing but pay dividends since its start. 

How did Chatterkick perform from a project management standpoint?

We have yearly reviews meetings with Chatterkick — we also have monthly and weekly recaps. Communication is a constant back and forth. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chatterkick is constantly looking for ways to evolve their strategy with our industry — they’re always looking for best practices to benefit us. Chatterkick is very proactive and is always ahead of the game in our ever-changing industry. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have anything for Chatterkick to improve — our relationship couldn’t be any better. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Future clients need to be completely transparent in their vision and arm Chatterkick with all the information they need to deliver the best results. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the social media/project manager person at a business consulting company. We specialize in leadership development, strategic planning, and executive coaching.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chatterkick?

We needed someone to expand our horizons. We had a presence on social media, but we were looking for more. What tips/tricks do they have to create more engagement, what platforms do we need to be on, what's new, etc. They also do our capture contents, which include video, boomerangs, headshots, photos of us in action, and of our space. We look to them for anything social media/marketing related. We have gotten to know them and vice-versa, so they know what we can do and what they would recommend they could help us with.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Andrea, our president, knew Beth from an executive networking group. Beth came in to talk with us and we were sold. Very easy going, understood our business, and gave us ideas to try out that very same day.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

After an initial meeting, they came in to help us decide a strategy. What were we wanting to improve or work on. We did a deep dive into everything we have done and then what were we capable of doing. It has evolved over the years and they have always been our champion. If they know we can do something on our own, they give us the tools to do that and don't try to charge us more and do it themselves.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We have worked with so many of their team members. Chatterkick is very good at bringing in their experts for meetings that we have where we are focusing on specific topics. If we are looking at ads, Beth will bring her ad strategist in. Or content capture, we work closely with Allison, who is full of great ideas and has a great way of putting people at ease. She always has the content capture day mapped out and gets the shots done quickly and effectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were non-existent on Instagram before we started working with Chatterkick. We were concentrating on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Beth had to bring it up for a couple months, showing us the benefits and features and now we have Instagram and our followers are growing. Chatterkick never tries to make us something we aren't. We aren't trendy or hip, so at this point, certain platforms might not be right for us, but she still shows us tips and tricks from those platforms, so we are staying "in the know".

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They have shown us so many tools that we have implemented to make our work flow and social media posts run more smoothly. We were meeting with someone from their team monthly, but now we are doing longer quarterly meetings. They bring our numbers from the last quarter, how our social media is growing, things to watch out for, and what to look ahead for.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed by how down to earth they are. They don't try to talk over us or make us do the newest/most trendy things. They took the time to get to know us, our brand, and how much time we had to work on social media posts and our site.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nope! They continue to evolve with us and our brand. Finding new ways to be beneficial to us and where we are in our business.