Uptown Creation

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of ZeroTo1

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Performance creative and influencer agency that scales profitable growth for category leading brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• To successfully launch cold email
• To build and scale our LinkedIn outreach
• To double the amount quality leads on a monthly basis.

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

Referral

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We partnered with uptown to build effective, dependable, and scalable lead gen channels to fuel our growth. Chris has helped us stand up cold email, setup healthy domains and inboxes, and set us up to send over 30,000 emails a month without risking getting domains/inboxes shut down. 
Uptown has worked hand in hand with our business development to help us launch new campaigns on a weekly basis and consulted us on how to run effective a/b tests and continual optimization to improve the amount of leads we generate daily.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

In less two months working with uptown, we have turned cold email into our biggest lead gen channel. We’ve sent 45,000 emails and have generated over 90 leads. We tested cold email with a previous company and it took us 6 months to only send 9,000 emails and it generated 1 lead and we got 2 domains shit down.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered everything on time and over delivered on our needs. They responded to our needs quickly and made themselves available to support us from onboarding to launch.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their experience, attention detail, and speed to results.

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

Nothing, their execution was flawless. They really care about adding value and helping you hit your lead generation goals.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Chief Revenue Officer of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a security-first IT services and compliance company that delivers seamless integration into customer environments, optimizing performance, productivity & collaboration.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Book Meetings with LinkedIn Outreach
• Generate Net New Opportunties
• Bring in New Revenue

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Content Proves They Are Experts

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We engaged Uptown Creation to create a LinkedIn Sales strategy that they also would execute on behalf of our Account Executives and SDRs. The main focus was on building active connections on LinkedIn with decision makers in our ICP. From there, we engage in ongoing message sequences using a messaging strategy that isn't generic and paints our brand in a good light. The end result is meetings booked to our sales team's calendars.

• Daily Connection Requests
• Daily LinkedIn Messages & Email 
• Weekly Reporting 
• Bi-Weekly Meetings
• 6-8 Monthly Meetings Booked per account under management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

On a monthly basis Uptown Creation has consistently reached or exceeded KPIs. The first month of engagement was slower, but they let us know this would be the case. Although we still booked 4 meetings per rep within the first month. By month 2 we were booking 6-8 meetings consistently per rep. Each LinkedIn account was also growing connections, and we actually had a few inbound leads that mentioned they found us because someone on our sales team had connected with them on LinkedIn. 
I was surprised that the work Uptown Creation did for us actually impacted the whole lead generation process, even outside of LinkedIn. Uptown Creation has been able to grow each of our LinkedIn accounts by about 3000 connections over the 8 months working together so far. In that same timeframe we've spent ~$60,000 to generate over $750,000 in closed revenue. 
Our ROI has been about 12X, which has been great. In terms of meetings booked, we've consistently booked 15+ meetings per month across the 3 reps that are being fully managed by Uptown Creation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team is very proactive with communication & always sets expectations accordingly. We really appreciate the transparency of the team. They don't just tell you what you want to hear, they tell you what is realistic while also educating you on the 'why' behind their reasoning. It has really been eye opening the tactics they've employed to increase our response rates and overall meetings booked throughout the 8 months working together so far.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise in LinkedIn Outreach and overall cold outreach has impressed me the most. From targeting to messaging their strategy is unique and something I haven't seen anyone else in the market do. We've worked with a number of underwhelming lead generation and outbound sales teams - Uptown Creation has been a breath of fresh air.

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

N/A. We are very pleased with the partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CRO of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An innovative technology platform that delivers turn-key solutions to retailers by offering the same digital tools used by large chains and e-commerce giants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Book Meetings Using LinkedIn

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

LinkedIn Outreach

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Overall, the scope of work encompassed a full-service LinkedIn outreach strategy that aimed to increase our brand visibility, establish meaningful connections, and ultimately generate leads and revenue. They were responsible for executing a targeted and results-oriented outreach campaign to connect with key decision-makers and potential clients in the retail and e-commerce industry. Key Deliverables: 

• Targeted Connection Requests: Uptown Creation sent 200 connection requests per week to key decision-makers and potential clients within our defined target audience on LinkedIn. 
• Problem-Oriented Messages: They crafted and sent messages to the new connections that focused on the problem we help solve, and then introducing our value proposition. 
• Response Rate Reports: Bi-weekly reports indicating the response rates to the initial connection requests and follow-up messages, providing insights into prospect engagement. 
• Booked Meetings: They provided high-quality leads generated through the outreach campaign, including contact details and relevant information. 
• Recommendations for Improvement: Ongoing suggestions and recommendations for optimizing the outreach strategy based on data and performance insights.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Over the past 5 months they've sent over 4000 connection requests resulting in roughly 1500 new connections with decision makers in our ICP. We've booked an average of 8 meetings per month with a 90% show rate. 

• Increased Connection Acceptance Rate: One of the primary KPIs was an increase in the percentage of connection requests that were accepted by our target audience. In the past we've typically gotten a 10-15% acceptance rate. Through Uptown Creation's Active Targeting they we're above to get that up to a 34% connection acceptance rate, resulting in more than double the monthly LinkedIn leads. 
• Improved Message Response Rates: Before the engagement, our message response rates were around 7% on LinkedIn specifically, which I thought was great. After incorporating Uptown Creation's PSR Messaging we saw that increase to over 20% response rate. A higher response rate indicated that our messaging strategy resonated with our prospects, leading to meaningful conversations and engagement. 
• Lead Generation Growth: The number of high-quality leads generated through the campaign served as a tangible measure of success. These leads, complete with contact details and relevant information, provided opportunities for our sales team to convert prospects into clients. We averaged 8 meetings per month. 
• Positive ROI: We are making more money than we're spending once that campaign has warmed up, and that's all that matters to me at the end of the day. 
• A/B Testing Insights: Analyzing the results of A/B testing provided valuable insights into which messaging and connection request variations were most effective. Continued optimization based on these insights demonstrated progress throughout the project.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Uptown Creation consistently met established deadlines, remained highly responsive to our requirements, and effectively resolved issues as they arose. They were committed to delivering key project components, including audience research, messaging strategies, and outreach within agreed-upon timeframes. They also maintained regular communication, providing us with timely updates on project progress and performance metrics. 

One aspect of their approach that really stood out was their adaptability and flexibility. They were quick to adjust the strategy in response to changing market dynamics and were proactive in addressing specific requests or challenges. Additionally, their consistent reporting and analytics were helpful in making informed decisions and optimizing the campaign

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their adaptability and flexibility. They were quick to adjust the strategy early on in the campaign and were proactive in addressing specific requests or challenges as they arose.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a staffing and recruiting company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a staffing and recruiting company for financial service professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Build a presence on LinkedIn
• Book Meetings
• Nurture prospects

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

YouTube

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• LinkedIn Experts

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Uptown helps us use LinkedIn to generate new pipeline & organic content.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Uptown handles our LinkedIn strategy. They are able to book consistent, high quality meetings for our team through LinkedIn messaging and content.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They have always deliver on time. They are a pleasure to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their deep knowledge of LinkedIn is the most impressive part. It's why we chose to work with them. They are truly masters.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Executive VP of Sales of a managed IT services provider.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a managed service provider working in the areas of service management, endpoint and infrastructure management, hybrid cloud hosting, backup and disaster recovery and managed security.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Generate Revenue
• Book Meetings
• Nurture prospects with LinkedIn content

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

• Referral
• LinkedIn Content

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Uptown's work helps our company generate revenue on LinkedIn through a combination of organic content and outbound messaging. They handle all of the work for us. They post 3 times per week. They send 200 connection requests per week, and send hundreds of new messages. They follow up with quality prospects, and they book an average of 12 extremely high qualified meetings each month for our team between 2 different LinkedIn accounts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Uptown has helped us generate $3.1 million in new pipeline over the last 6 months, and we are pacing to add $750,000-$1M per month now that things are more dialed in. They consistently book high quality meetings for our team, but the best part has been warming prospects with LinkedIn content. People have mentioned our LinkedIn content even if they were sourced through another channel.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They have always done exactly what they say they will do. Extremely professional and timely.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

Virtual Meeting

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

We looked at a lot of vendors and they were the only ones who we're solely focused on LinkedIn. Their expertise of LinkedIn as a platform is like no other company we've worked with. They've gone above and beyond to help other team members execute the strategies that they've seen success with on LinkedIn.

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

No areas for improvement. They are already top tier.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of thinqinsights

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Insights consulting and market research services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Lead Generation
• New Business Opportunities
• Revenue Generation

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

Online Search

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Lead and revenue generation, appointment setting, new connections

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Generated 20 appointments and 800+ new LinkedIn connections in lesst than three months.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We had bi-weekly meetings with the team to review progress make slight changes to the outcreach

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by their passion and modern approach to selling; plus, they are extremely easy to work with.

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

Absoutely nothing at this point

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Revenue Officer of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our innovative, collaborative technology solutions provide a robust, engaging user experience for community building to achieve business outcomes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• LinkedIn appointment setting

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

• Online Search
• LinkedIn

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Results

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Uptown Creation helped us create a LinkedIn startegy to achieve revenue goals. This included outreach on our behalf, appointment setting, content creation, and more.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Days 1-90 (April 2024): 18 meetings booked
• Days 91-August 2024: 25 meetings booked
• We've closed 2 large deals from this campaign so far.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Uptown has delivered everything on time. They are proactive with communications and provide valuable insight when necessary. Feels like a partnership which is good.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their knowledge of LinkedIn as a platform is unmatched.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Purra Performance LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Purra Performance is a manufacturer of Antimicrobial socks sold direct to consumer and B2B insoles sold to major footwear bands

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Sales engagement with prospective footwear customers

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

Referral

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Identify and engage with potential partner companies, create leads to build sales funnel

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A warm list of leads with key target customers

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, they are on top of their business and delivered as promised

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

Virtual Meeting

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

This was a no-nonsense project, they told us what they were going to do and delivered exactly that.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Revenue Officer of a customer care contact center. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a fully functional omnichannel contact center assisting clients with customer care, accounts receivable management, and contact center solutions. Our team designs custom solutions to keep consumers engaged, satisfied and current with payments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Book Meetings Using LinkedIn

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

LinkedIn Outreach

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Uptown Creation has been able to consistently generate 6-8 new meetings per month per rep. Before working with them we have a very inconsistent LinkedIn Outreach strategy. We thought we were using LinkedIn to it's full potential, but we weren't even close. Uptown Creation helps us: 

• Send Connection Requests 
• Send Initial Messages 
• Ongoing Inbox Management 
• Book Meetings 
• LinkedIn Content Consulting 
• LinkedIn Strategy Consulting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The main thing we cared about were net new meetings being booked. We consistently see 6-8 meetings booked per month for each of our reps with decision makers in our target market.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They've been a great partner who consistently meets the expectations they set. They are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to cold outreach and the tactics that actually work for different target markets.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise and approach to cold outreach. Their LinkedIn-First Approach to Outbound Sales just works.

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

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the AE of iMerit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

iMerit is a leading AI data solutions company providing high-quality data across computer vision, natural language processing, and content services that power machine learning and artificial intelligence applications for large enterprises

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Uptown Creation to accomplish?

• Brand awareness
• Lead Generation
• Revenue Generation

SOLUTION

How did you find Uptown Creation?

• Online Search

Why did you select Uptown Creation over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Uptown Creation were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

iMerit launched our Radiology annotation suite in Fall of 2023. He worked closely with our in-house marketing team on messaging and outreach to thousands of targeted potential buyers on LinkedIn. He provided key metrics to track the campaign and messaging ideas/tips. The outcome was thousands of new connections in our target market & hundreds of connections, responses and meetings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Thousands of LinkedIn connections, hundreds of message responds, and several meetings.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was delivered on time and needs/questions were responded to timely.

What was your primary form of communication with Uptown Creation?

• In-Person Meeting

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

I was hesitant to have a person or company other than me engage with other people on LinkedIn. However, I was impressed with using Uptown as my LinkedIn persona. They helped me connect and message with thousands of potential buyers.

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

no