Bujou Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Maskosis Collective of Maskosis Collective

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Maskosis Collective's Mission is to enrich quality of life for future generations; foster cultural connectivity of Indigenous families and communities; to amplify the voices of changemakers and provide trauma informed, culture forward programming that is focused on reconciliation and relationship.

Maskosis Collective exists to repatriate opportunities while building capacity, comfortability, connection and confidence for Indigenous youth and peoples, with an end goal of building a welcoming and accountable community across Turtle Island.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bujou Studios to accomplish?

• Branding of new program offering
• PR campaign announcing the new program
• Digital Marketing & advertising to promote the announcement

SOLUTION

How did you find Bujou Studios?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Bujou Studios over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Bujou Studios’s team?

20+ atleast

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

We hired Bujou to brand and promote our new program offering - designed to support small Indigenous run businesses and grass roots organization - Bujou organized an event, implemented public press relations and donor relations activities, both of which created considerable awareness. As well as these efforts, Bujou also managed paid ads in digital and print media, along with email campaigns and social media marketing initiatives.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• CTR & CPC for ads
• Event Attendees

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

Bujou's project management was extremely effective and organized. They provided us with a detailed plan of the project and kept us updated throughout each step. They assigned us a dedicated project manager who was available to answer any questions we had and provide clear instruction on how everything was going proceed putting to rest any anxieties that arose throughout the project.

Bujou also allowed us to customize the project based on our needs, allowing for flexibility when necessary. They were very responsive to our requests and went above and beyond to ensure that all of our needs were met in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Bujou Studios?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Bujou was a highly impressive company that exceeded our expectations in terms of their creativity and management capabilities. Their ecosystem could have handled any of our creative needs, from branding to press releases, to models for photoshoots, and even to interior design for a retail space. We were impressed by their ability to integrate all these different aspects of creative work into one cohesive package.

Furthermore, they demonstrated excellent project management skills and had an eye for detail when it came to ensuring that all elements were working together in harmony. In addition, they were very communicative and accommodating throughout the whole process and always responded quickly when we had questions or needed changes to be made. Overall, Bujou was an amazing partner who consistently delivered high-quality, creative solutions.

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

We actually requested they make it easier for non-analytical people to understand their project plans & less than a month later they had come back with a solution that was a beautiful, color coded, interactive chart & report that included the key contacts for each task.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Operations & Programming of AI+ Canada

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a contemporary arts and innovation focused non - for - profit organization that enhances opportunities for female artists and entrepreneurs with a focus on digital and media arts, S.T.E.M. and design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bujou Studios to accomplish?

• Re-Develop Branding & Re-Brand Strategy
• Marketing Graphic Assets

SOLUTION

How did you find Bujou Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select Bujou Studios over others?

High ratings, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Company values aligned

What was the size of Bujou Studios’s team?

6-10 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Bujou Studios?

Virtual Meeting

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

We recently hired Bujou Studios to re-develop our branding, logos, Brand strategy, strategic positioning & market research. We have since contracted them to redesign our website & implement our new marketing strategies.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful understanding of the positioning, branding & marketing strategy documents by the management team
• strong execution plan included

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

We were extremely impressed with Bujou Studios' work on re-branding our company. Not only were they able to provide us with creative and innovative designs, but their use of project management tools allowed us to keep track of the progress every step of the way.

This was extremely convenient and gave us a sense of transparency that we did not expect. All in all, Bujou Studios exceeded our expectations when in came to the project management and transparency of an agency and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for branding services.

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

I this was answered by my answer to the last question. We found their project management & transparency most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

Nothing that we have come across yet, we are excited to move forward with them on the re-design of our website & the execution of our marketing strategies!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and founder of an online e-commerce store.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bujou Creative?

I needed help with the ideation and strategy for the prelaunch of our business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Bujou Creative provides us with full-scope digital marketing services. Their tasks include full video and photography services, social media ads management, community engagement, and MailChimp email marketing campaigning.

Moreover, they manage our Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook accounts, where they post multiple weekly content — including 10–20 short videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels. They also take over our email marketing efforts and collaborate on strategies on how to grow that list.

Overall, they serve as our primary digital partner that helps us build our community through online engagement. 

What is the team composition?

There's one lead I'm in contact with all the time who handles PR and marketing, as well as a couple of support specialists.

How did you come to work with Bujou Creative?

We came across Bujou Creative through Google research. During the discovery call, they showed us their passion, drive, and unique way of thinking — they really understood the opportunity of what I was trying to build, which is why I hired them.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership started in December 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since partnering with Bujou Creative, we've increased our followers from zero to 400 engaged users in the community. They're an amazing partner, and I can't speak highly enough about their personable process that goes beyond our expectations.

They've gotten to know the brand well, and I think they've done an excellent job.

How did Bujou Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

They've been great from a project management perspective, as the team is highly organized and agile when it comes to accomplishing their tasks. We don’t use project management tools, but we typically communicate through email, texts, and share our documents through Google Drive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive thing about Bujou Creative is their impeccable client services. They truly act like a second member of the team that works hard to get the best results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t have any opportunities for them at this time. Through experience, they'll just continue to get stronger as a company.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Hire them and don’t think twice! They will prove to be one of the best decisions you make in your business!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Digital Marketing Specialist at Lotte Hotel Seattle. Lotte Hotels is a luxury South Korean hotel brand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bujou Creative?

We collaborated with Bujou Creative to receive lifestyle photo and video assets.

SOLUTION

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

We were reached out to by Bujou Creative.

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

This was a collaboration between Bujou Creative and Lotte Hotel Seattle. We exchanged room nights at our hotel for photo and video assets for us to use on our social media platforms (IG and Facebook).

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

We worked with Shaina (PR) and Maggie (Co-Owner) - they were both amazing!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We gained new photo and video assets to enhance our lifestyle photos for our social media platforms.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had 1 day to shoot and it went very smoothly! Maggie and Shaina were extremely professional and everything was well thought out and communicated. It was fun and easy to work with them, as well as the influencers they hired for the photoshoot.

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

I was very impressed with their overall communication. From the beginning planning stages (asking us what we would need/like for our own photo assets) to sending us a schedule of the photoshoot to receiving the final photos and videos. They delivered in every aspect and made us feel relaxed and comfortable working with them. Thank you, Maggie & Shaina! I hope to work with you both again soon!

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are an event planning company for weddings, birthdays, corporate events.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bujou Creative?

We needed a new website with a nice design and an easy-to-use website for our customers so we hired Bujou Creative.

SOLUTION

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

We chose Bujou because of the great communication, affordable pricing, and the great ideas they brought to the table.

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

After a few meetings to discuss details on what we want to achieve from this website. We were provided with a rough draft to see the design/color palette. Once we gave our feedback - a website was provided to us. We reviewed and made a few changes and added some pages, changed some pictures and tabs. Once that was done, we had a few other tweaks. All changes were made and we finalized the website.

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

We worked with one member which was perfect as she was our go-to person for the whole project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The design turned about exactly how we wanted it to. The website is also very easy to use and user-friendly. We have had a lot of traffic on our new website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Maggie was absolutely amazing to work with. The communication was great, we were updated on all the changes and the project was completed on time as promised.

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

Maggie was great throughout the whole process. She listened to every detail and made our vision come to life. We were amazed by the timeline and how fast everything was delivered.

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

Everything was perfect, nothing that we would change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I, Heather Morris am a Calgary based dancer, choreographer, instructor and entrepreneur. I have performed both internationally and with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet but am most proud of my work in Calgary teaching women how to express femininity, exude confidence and enjoy life through improvised dancing. I have been providing specialized instruction on movement improvisation with RhythmFX Entertainment for the last four years in addition to working as a freelance performer and instructor for over fifteen years.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bujou Creative, and what were your goals?

I hired Bujou Creative to create a promotional video that would promote my dance classes, explain my unique style of dance training and highlight my personal brand as an instructor. Essentially, there is no one else who does what I do and I needed help translating it to the general public. Our goal was to both capture the atmosphere of my classes and clarify my approach to dance theory and training in a concise video. Ultimately I will be using this video to promote my classes to potential customers and employers.

SOLUTION

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

I chose Bujou Creative because of their ability to communicate the feeling of a brand. It is easy to simply show all the components a client asks for, but it is difficult to capture and translate the emotional quality of a brand. I felt as though they truly understood how I want to make people feel and were able to show that through the work.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

The final video is two and half minutes long and includes visuals of my dance class, audio of me explaining my dance theory and the components of my dance classes, and testimonials of my students. The entire video fits a lot of information into a short time frame without feeling cramped. We started with an initial discussion where I was asked to give an overview of what I am looking for including specific shots, video length, price points and goals.

These were then written and formally agreed upon. We had a short call to confirm all the details before Bujou came to a dance class of mine where both the video and audio were shot. A first draft of the video was provided to me within a reasonable time frame and I was asked if I would like any edits or changes. Bujou was able to complete the project within only two drafts and the final video was provided to me through a shared cloud in two formats: mobile and desktop.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I worked directly with Maggie Bowles. I found the feedback process easy and simple! Maggie was open-minded to any changes I wanted and made great suggestions to areas I was unsure about.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video has only just been completed, but I am already reaping its benefits. The response has been fantastic! I am receiving an influx of interest and new dancers/customers are attending my classes. Many have told me they were curious but hesitant to attend until seeing the video.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

I would describe their project management style as highly communicative. I was always aware of what stage we were at on the project and was provided updates along the way. I never felt unsure or uniformed. They worked around my schedule and were timely in their responses as well as the actual production of the video.

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

I was drawn to this company because of their ability to communicate the feeling and overall essence of a brand. I am impressed by their understanding that marketing is not only about beautiful content, but rather creating a universe/an atmosphere for consumers to experience and ultimately be enticed by. They truly capture the feeling and emotion of brands and then use the right kind of content to translate it to audiences.

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

I do not have much to say for areas of improvement. Any issues or concerns I had were met by Bujou Creative, and I am extremely happy with the final result. Our only struggle was with the lighting in the studio where the video was shot which led to some of the footage being unusable but they did a great job at working around the issue and ultimately produced a high-quality video.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Fruit Freak Seasonings manufactures and sells all-natural fruit toppings for oatmeal, yogurt, and other breakfast foods. I'm the owner and founder, and we launched just under a year ago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bujou Creative?

The main challenge we have is educating our customers on the various ways that they can use our products. We hired Bujou Creative to create a promotional video that could quickly and effectively communicate that information.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I had a vision for the video but I didn't know how to execute it since I’m not a creative. I gave Bujou Creative a vague idea of what I wanted and they produced the video accordingly. 

I hired the team again when our company was due for launching at Sobeys. We needed retail floor displays for the event and had Bujou Creative design and produce those for us using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Recently, we’ve also decided to go into a full rebrand and redesign of all of our product labels. Bujou Creative took the time to look into other brands that were also in the health and wellness space. They research which brands popped out of the shelves and tried to incorporate that into their output. We've completed the designs and are now in the production process. 

Bujou Creative is also concurrently helping with our website SEO to increase our conversions. 13 has started managing and creating content for our social media pages. 

What is the team composition?

I work with Maggie (Head of Creative Services) on the design projects. Russell (Videographer) came in during the video production. 

How did you come to work with Bujou Creative?

They were referred by my girlfriend who knew that Maggie had started this company. I hired them for the video production project and continued working with them thereon. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $5,000 CAD (approximately $4,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began our ongoing engagement in January 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I ran the promotional video for a few Facebook and Instagram ads, and these have played into the increase of our sales. Bujou Creative did an amazing job with the redesign of our labels; it conveys a really strong, cohesive brand. The retail displays have been super effective at increasing our sales in all of our retail locations as well, effectively communicating to customers why they need to buy our product. Along the lines of social media, I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback about how engaging our content is. 

Bujou Creative really went above and beyond to get things done quickly and effectively. Working with them has been a great experience overall.

How did Bujou Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

Bujou Creative has a good grasp of what I'm asking for. They work quickly to allot time for the revisions that would need to be done. They would present me with different options and make variations of the one that I would choose. The team is really great at taking me, step-by-step, to the final design.

The communication is very clear. We correspond via Instagram, email, text, or call. It varies from time to time depending on what is the most convenient. If I'm driving, I’ll just give them a quick phone call and if I need to review a final design, then we will use email to preserve the high quality of the file. They're very flexible with all forms of communication. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

It's extremely impressive how they were able to create a spot-on execution of my vision on the first try. The final product didn't really need any revision because I was so happy with it. Even though I only gave them a vague idea, since I'm a big-picture thinker, they were still able to create something that I didn’t even know I wanted.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Off the top of my head, I don't think so. The whole experience has been fantastic . 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Hire Bujou Creative and create a strong relationship with their team. They'll do great work for you on an ongoing basis. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own a content/branding/marketing/video creating business. I create various videos/posts of my cars with applicable products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bujou Creative?

We hired Bujou for two 4k cinematic shoots for my youtube channel. I am using them on going for weekly projects for their film recording and editing of the recordings.

SOLUTION

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

I selected them based on quality of work, consistency, easily accessible when needed, response time to changes/phone calls, and attention to detail.

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

- Have weekly meetings to discuss the action steps to take for the corresponding 4k video.

- Scheduled a time and date to go out and actually get the shots required

- Discussed the sequence of events for before, during and after the shoot

- Secondary meeting based on how the flow of the video should be and transfer of raw footage

- Executed final product

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

Worked with both Maggie and Russell to video everything required.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My strategic partnerships really liked the footage that was created. There have been more engagement from the quality of video/pictures and also the reach on instagram has increased by 30%

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective! Every Monday at 11 am we have a team meeting for the following weeks schedule of content creating. The corresponding days would then be used to execute.

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

The number of engagements based on work quality has shown a progressive increase since working with Bujou Creative.

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

Honestly, not at this moment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the social media marketing manager for Automobili Lamborghini U.K. at which I manage our social profiles for Lamborghini in the U.K. This includes working with brands to create the best possible brand representation on social media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bujou Creative, and what were your goals?

We hired Bujou Creative for a branded promotional video, photography and social campaign strategy for the Aventador S Roadster social media campaign that we will be implementing in late August of 2021

SOLUTION

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

I selected Bujou Creative because their previous work within the automotive and luxury goods/services experience stuck out to me. What 'sealed the deal' for us was Bujou's extensive network with access to Lamborghini inventory in Canada we were able to work with them to lower our overall cost of the campaign by having them maintain the logistics of the project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and marking tools used.

The current project that we are doing with Bujou first required them to perform qualitative research into the middle age professional demographic that we have been looking to reach through our social media platforms as more of them continue to join Instagram and TikToc. Once we had worked with them to determine the most advantageous course of action for our TikTok and Instagram content that needed to be created Bujou worked with their connections to build us two 4k Promotional videos, eight 4k TikToks/Reels and an abundance of still photography feed posts. Now that they have completed these content deliverables we are working together to A/B test the current strategy we are planning to implement to ensure the most efficient ROI for this campaign, we plan on going live with the Campaign at the end of august.

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

I worked closely with Russell and Maggie at Bujou. Russell is their lead account manager and handles majority of our correspondence ensuring that all requirements are met. Maggie is the Head of Creative and she has been the one to ensure all of the content produced is keeping up with the changing social media trends and invokes the emotion we are attempting to portray on our social media. While these were the only two that I have been in direct contact with so far I am aware of at least 5 other team members that worked directly on producing this campaign for us

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The photo and video content produced by Bujou was beyond our expectation and the A/B testing we are currently doing is seeing a 15% increase in engagement on Instagram and a 12% increase on tiktok we are expecting to produce a consistent 20% and 15% increase in engagement and click-through-rate respectively with the launch of this campaign.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication between our team and Bujou was impeccable, being located in the UK we are 7 hours ahead of the Bujou team which we had expected to cause some delays in the communication and subsequently the work flow. This was not the case with Russell and Maggie, we were able to contact them anytime of day and would have a response typically within a few hours.

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

Bujou seamlessly works between different time zones and produces content strategies that work in international markets. Truly a 'one stop social media shop'

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

They could open an office in the UK so that we have the ability to work closely on more projects together.