Finden Marketing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Board Member of NorthShore Inline Marathon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a non-profit inline skating and running marathon event company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Grow our social media presence
• Grow our participation numbers
• Redesign our website

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Referral

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Finden redesigned and recreated our website. They provided graphic design for clothing, trophies and medals, posters and billboards. They created content and managed our social media, blog, emails and press releases. Finden also helped us rebrand all of our events. During this time our participation grew by over 30%

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Social media views & interactions dramatically increased
• Website visits and length of time spent on site greatly increased
• Registration numbers increased by nearly 40%

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

Andrew is very responsive and is an out-of-the-box thinker so we were able to generate lots of new ideas and implement them very quickly. I was always able to get a hold of them and they were always prompt to online meetings.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Finden is very creative and brought a lot of industry knowledge as to who our target demographic is and should be and how we should focus our efforts to reach that demographic. They really went above and beyond the scope of what we contracted them for and definitely delivered more than what we were hoping for.

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

This is my third year working with them and I feel like they keep getting better each year. I can't think of anything they could do to improve this year.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on April 26, 2023.

Executive, Northshore Inline Marathon Inc

Sports

1-10 Employees

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Confidential

Jan 2022 - Ongoing

Project summary

Finden Marketing is responsible for marketing the events of a sports organization. The team handles website development, social media management, email marketing, branding, and graphic design tasks as needed.

Feedback summary

The number of participants in the client's events has increased, thanks to Finden Marketing. The team has also received highly positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, their responsiveness and timely work have been commendable. They're truly passionate about their work. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at Northshore Inline Marathon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The purpose of the NorthShore Inline Marathon is to host a national/international level inline skating/running/roller skiing competition that is aimed at all levels of participants from recreational to elite and is organized, promoted, developed and conducted in a world class way.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Increase Event Participation
• Professionally Present our Event to our Community (both locally and with our racers)
• Raise awareness about our event

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

• Referral
• past relationship with one of the partners

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• institutional knowledge of our event

What was the size of Finden Marketing’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Finden has lead the marketing of our event, taking the lead in all areas and keeping our staff and board updated on their progress. Major areas they work on are: 

• Website Development 
• Social Media Provider 
• Email Marketing 
• Branding 
• Graphic Design 
• other areas as needed

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We have received positive feedback from our customers/community about the work they have done and our participant numbers are trending higher than last year

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

Finden is responsive to our requests for service, is easy to get a hold of, and provides timely work.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

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

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

They share a passion for our event and in their work for our event, their passion shows through.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

Star Ratings

Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Community Relations of NorthShore Inline Marathon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

marketing 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• get more views and attention
• grow the sport of inline

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

finden helps our event in media marketing, advertising, event planning ect on a local and more global scale persepcitve 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

we are having a massive success this year for particiapants 

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

they are very active in engaging your needs and wants and setting goals to accomplish them

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

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

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

they are active in our community and they find that they make our success their success.

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

no improvements needed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Salon 202

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Salon

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Advertising

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Mutual Connection

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

Great culture fit

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

Finden Marketing was able to provide me with top noche advertising material for an upcoming event. Looked amazing! 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quick turn around time and the pricing was highly competitive.

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

The project management was top noche & they delievered a quality product way ahead of schedule!

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

In-Person Meeting

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

The team members were all so inviting, and their fast response time was impressive.

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

From my experience, I could not find something I would change! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Cornerstone Cycling Coaching

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are cycling coaches

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Create a website
• Develop a logo and branding kit

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Referral

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Finden helped me get my business off the ground by building an amazing website that spoke to my core beliefs and passions. Ben and Andrew were great to work with. Their expertise and creativity were the key to my project, they were able to take my ideas and reframe I them verbally, digitally, and through images in a way that I never could have accomplished. Thank you!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Fidnen created my website, logo, and a branding kit to go along with both. These have all helped me to bring in more athletes.

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

Finden was excellent on this front.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Benji's ability to listen to my vision and values and turn that into a product that could be delivered visually was awesome.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the team lead

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a Commercial Real Estate Development, Management, and Investment Company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Help with Marketing for some of our projects
• Help with our branding and public engagement
• Help with our Social Media presence online
• Rebuild our website

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Referral

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have used Finden for so much work, the scope has gotten rather broad. They are our go-to vendor for marketing, website creation, social media content creation and management. They are great with communication and delivery. I am always thrilled to see what these folks come up with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have attractive and engaging websites for our company and our affiliate hospitality properties. We have been able to build a stronger social media presence and campaigns with Finden than we would have without them.

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

They are the most efficient team I've ever worked with. I almost worry that they work too hard. This crew will turn around our projects with such incredible speed and results that I have recommended them multiple times to other businesses.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

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

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

I still cannot get over how well Benji can take an idea I have and turn it into a concrete form. Andrew's energy is infectious. (And Josh is pure fiction)

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

They should probably have given me a pair of sunglasses to hide the stars in my eyes.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Mercury Engraving Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Custom engraving on most all media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Create a professional website to attract customers
• Help shed light on our strengths
• Streamline our request process

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Stopped in to see what they were about.

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Revamped an outdated, underdeveloped website into a professional site that has lots of visual appeal to attract new customers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Website traffic has increased significantly and so has requests for estimates.

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

They ensured a smooth workflow throughout the project. Whatever magic they did before presenting the drafts to me was amazing. Before I knew it we had a website that was better than we could have imagined that was way within our budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

In-Person Meeting

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

Their ease to approach and bounce ideas off of. Being a up and coming company, I was a little intimidated going to speak with a marketing company but after our first meeting, I wish I would have gone in sooner.

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

They should market themselves a little more.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Manager of Chilly Billys

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Retail Sales

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Name marketing

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Online Search

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

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

Working with Finden Marketing was a game-changer for Chilly Billy's. Their proficiency in website development, content creation, SEO, review management, social media, and general marketing consulting significantly elevated our brand's digital presence. As a manager, I appreciated their strategic mindset and hands-on approach. 

Finden Marketing didn't just offer advice; they implemented solutions that yielded tangible results. Their focus on optimizing every aspect of our online strategy demonstrated a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape. Collaborating with Finden Marketing wasn't just a partnership—it was an investment that paid off in the form of increased visibility, customer engagement, and overall business growth for Chilly Billy's.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Accelerated sales. High social media traffic

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

Very attentive, did everything in a timely, but effective manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

They were extremely personable and responsive.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Chilly Billy’s

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Chilly Billy’s Frozen Yogurt

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Brand awareness
• Boost online presence
• Bring more traffic to our locations

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Referral

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Website overhaul Flavor card designs Social media marketing Store signage

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are experiencing higher in store customers, customers mention our marketing campaigns when in the store. Our website is significantly more user friendly and appealing. Our in store signage is more professional and eye catching.

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

The whole team is very professional and approachable, there were no dumb questions and delivered the things we needed in a timely manner. They're very responsive and always available for our questions or concerns.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

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

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

They are a younger group that brought a unique perspective to our business. They had a lot of ideas we normally wouldn’t have considered. They brought a lot of value for their cost.

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

Nothing I can recommend, we couldn’t be happier with our experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Photography of Dylan Barrett Films

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I create meaningful video content that empowers and inspires.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• Create Personal Branding

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

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

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Ground up personal branding design including font, logo icon, name logo mark, and YouTube banner. I had no previous assets and only a rough idea of what I wanted / was looking for.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I now have a solid kit of assets and can begin to put everywhere I have a digital footprint!

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

They followed up many times via email, delivered 2-3 in-progress decks which summarized my branding options they developed based on our conversations, and asked for feedback along the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

Virtual Meeting

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

Finden helped develop thoughtful branding that is not only good looking but deeply intentional. Their ability to listen stood out to me throughout the process. From pitch decks to emails to zoom conversations, they really understood what I needed (sometimes more than I did), and were able to guide me.

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

Not in my experience!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Anderson & Hammack Construction

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full service custom home and remodeling contractor.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Finden Marketing to accomplish?

• New logo
• Website refresh

SOLUTION

How did you find Finden Marketing?

Referral

Why did you select Finden Marketing over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Finden Marketing were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

To give our company a brand refresh as we turned 30 years old this year. The refresh included a new logo and new website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New logo and new website that were more modern.

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

everything was delivered on time and the communication was great.

What was your primary form of communication with Finden Marketing?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their creativity and professionalism were highly appreciated.

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

There was nothing they needed to improve on.