NORDLEAF

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner and managing partner of Intelekt

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Intelekt is the largest cable operator in Ukraine, providing digital cable television, Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NORDLEAF to accomplish?

• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Advertising

SOLUTION

How did you find NORDLEAF?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select NORDLEAF over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from NORDLEAF were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

NORDLEAF specializes in crafting personalized digital strategies for brands seeking to establish a robust market presence. They engage in extensive market research, competitor evaluation, and analysis of consumer behaviors to formulate impactful strategies that resonate with the brand's objectives and target demographic. 

Key Deliverables: 

• Thorough market research and competitor analysis dossier 
• Tailored blueprint for a digital strategy 
• Comprehensive marketing scheme accompanied by precise recommendations 
• Guidelines for brand positioning and messaging 
• Identification and segmentation of the target audience 
• Management of social media platforms 
• Curation of keyword research and selection 
• Creation and promotion of Social Media creative campaigns, encompassing scripts and execution.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

By implementing their finely-tuned digital marketing approach, they have achieved remarkable results for our projects. These outcomes underscore their capacity to foster meaningful engagement, amplify conversions, and vastly enhance brand visibility. 15% increase in website traffic, 10% increase in sales, 30% increase in brand awareness.

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

NORDLEAF's project management team ensured continuous communication with us, keeping our team apprised of the project's advancement, promptly addressing any questions or concerns, and delivering consistent updates. Furthermore, all services were furnished ahead of schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with NORDLEAF?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

NORDLEAF boasts a cadre of imaginative experts capable of devising and bringing to life inventive campaigns that enthrall audiences and set their clients apart from rivals. Their knack for unconventional thinking and their delivery of novel concepts are impressive.

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

We were thoroughly pleased with every aspect.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of BADO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BADÒ was founded in 2019. We officially cooperate with world fashion brands Bikkembergs, Baldinini, EA7, Emporio Armani, Paul Zileri, Colmar, Armani Exchange, Tombolini, Trussardi, HARMONT&BLAINE and Italian women's clothing brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NORDLEAF to accomplish?

• Social Media Marketing
• Digital advertising

SOLUTION

How did you find NORDLEAF?

Referral

Why did you select NORDLEAF over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from NORDLEAF were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We initiated our partnership with the brand by organizing a strategy session to thoroughly explore the project's blueprint and development while defining our KPIs. Following that, agency diligently put the plan into action, aligning with the established strategy. Every month, we received detailed reports from the agency, encompassing all relevant metrics along with comprehensive explanations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In general, the agency effectively achieved the set KPIs while also adhering to the designated budget.

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

The team remained consistently reachable through email and promptly addressed our inquiries. Additionally, we upheld a regular schedule of online meetings.

What was your primary form of communication with NORDLEAF?

Virtual Meeting

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

Over the course of three years, starting in 2020, our collaboration with NORDLEAF endured. During this duration, the agency consistently showcased growth, offering inventive solutions and exhibiting exceptional adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.

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

During our long partnership, we faced various situations, but the team always impressed us with their knack for finding quick solutions and effortlessly overcoming challenges. They know how to handle any predicament that comes their way.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Florium.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We sale online Flower Bulbs and Garden Plants

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NORDLEAF to accomplish?

• Promote brand in social media
• Digital advertising

SOLUTION

How did you find NORDLEAF?

Online Search

Why did you select NORDLEAF over others?

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

How many teammates from NORDLEAF were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

To commence our collaboration with brand, we conducted a strategy session to delve into the project's blueprint and development, outlining our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Subsequently, our agency diligently executed the plan in accordance with the established strategy. On a monthly basis, we received comprehensive reports from the agency, encompassing all pertinent metrics accompanied by detailed explanations. 

The agency's adept team took charge of generating and producing all social media content, including photos, videos, and animations. Additionally, we collaborated on national advertising campaigns, pooling our efforts to ensure their success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, the agency successfully accomplished the predetermined KPIs while staying within the allocated budget.

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

The team was consistently accessible via email and promptly responded to our inquiries. We also maintained a regular schedule of online meetings.

What was your primary form of communication with NORDLEAF?

Virtual Meeting

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

Our collaboration with NORDLEAF spanned a period of two years, commencing in 2021. Throughout this time, the agency consistently demonstrated growth, providing innovative solutions and displaying remarkable agility in adapting to evolving circumstances.

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

Throughout our extensive collaboration, we encountered various situations, yet the team consistently demonstrated their ability to identify solutions and navigate through challenges swiftly. They consistently find ways to overcome obstacles and navigate any predicament.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of Strauss Ukraine

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Strauss Coffee is the biggest coffee producer in the Central and Eastern Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NORDLEAF to accomplish?

• To promote the company's three coffee brands in social networks - Chorna Karta, Ambassador Coffee, Ambassador Fresh (e-commerce).
• To build brand loyalty, strengthen their image, increase the subscribers base and increase the number of conversions for e-commerce project.

SOLUTION

How did you find NORDLEAF?

We chose the NORDLEAF Digital in a tender, the decisive factors were the interesting solutions that the agency offered for our social networks and the cost-optimal budget.

Why did you select NORDLEAF over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from NORDLEAF were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

At the beginning of work with each brand, we held a strategy session where we discussed the plan and development of each project, where our KPIs were indicated. Then the agency began to implement everything according to the plan. 

Every month, the agency sent us an extended report with all indicators and explanations. The agency team created and produced all content for social networks themselves - from photos and videos to animations. We also worked on national advertising campaigns together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• In general, the agency managed to achieve the set KPIs within the defined budget.

What was your primary form of communication with NORDLEAF?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The NORDLEAF Digital team was always available via email and responded quickly to our questions. We regularly held online meetings.

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

We worked with NORDLEAF Digital for 5 years, starting in 2017, the agency was always developing, offering new solutions and quickly adapting to changes.

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

During our long cooperation, there were various situations, but the team always promptly found a solution and a way out of the situation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Creative Craft Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Importer of Craft and Hobby Materials for the mass market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NORDLEAF to accomplish?

• Increase visibility on social media
• Production of high quality videos
• Educate our staff

SOLUTION

How did you find NORDLEAF?

Other

Why did you select NORDLEAF over others?

High ratings, Great culture fit, Good value for cost

What was the size of NORDLEAF’s team?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with NORDLEAF?

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

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

The scope was to increase our presence on social media. Nordleaf helped us with that by running this for us on both operational and strategic level. The kpi's set where reached by improved content and instagram and facebook advertising. Next to that, they produced for us videos for both online as for Amazon.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Number of followers on Instagram
• Advertising budget

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

Nordleaf is very pro-active and takes responsibility. They deliver on time and target and they keep me as the client updated without asking for it. They take responsibility for the entire project and keep us informed throughout the partnership.

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

The speed of work, the quality of work, No-nonsense and very qualified. Also I like how they managed our targets.

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

No, we enjoy working with them and they do a good job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and director of the company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire NORDLEAF?

Upon engaging Nordleaf, we sought a comprehensive digital marketing solution that would enhance our social media presence with superior content and strategically crafted ad messaging. As a cost-effective alternative to hiring an in-house team of professionals, we were eager to expand our brand awareness and reach in the digital sphere.

SOLUTION

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

In search of a skilled and experienced team, I was referred to Nordleaf by a friend who had previously utilized their services. Upon completing a brief, their team promptly responded with innovative and compelling ideas, which impressed me greatly. Additionally, their cost estimate was both agreeable and reasonable.

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

Initially, we held several meetings with Nordleaf to delve into the intricacies of our business model, our strategic approach, and methods to augment our social media presence.

Subsequently, the Nordleaf team presented us with a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, encompassing a range of organic and paid solutions, content creation, influencer partnerships, and offline marketing ideas.

We were highly appreciative of their proactive approach, and began implementing the proposed plan with great enthusiasm.

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

Our collaboration with Nordleaf entails a multi-talented team comprising a marketer, project manager, paid advertising manager, influencer campaigns manager, graphic designer, and photographer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Nordleaf team exceeded our KPIs by enhancing our reach and engagement, fostering brand loyalty, and driving conversions.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

On a monthly basis, we convene team meetings with Nordleaf to review performance results and strategize for the upcoming month. Moreover, we maintain daily communication through email or team chat. The Nordleaf team is remarkably prompt, accommodating, and responsive, even when faced with last-minute requests or changes at the end of the day.

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

Nordleaf's passion for their work is palpable, and they consistently strive to exceed our expectations by going above and beyond. We greatly appreciate their commitment to overdelivering and providing exceptional service, making our collaboration an enjoyable experience.

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

Nordleaf demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, promptly and seamlessly resolving any issues that arose.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company is called Uployal, we develop CRM systems and mobile applications for store chains. I am the CEO of the company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire NORDLEAF Digital?

Nordleaf team was able to develop a marketing strategy for us and promoteour IT product (presentations, video materials, content - plan for social networks)

SOLUTION

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

We chose Nord Leaf based on the recommendations of our partners who have worked with this company in the past and had a positive experience. Speed of work and quality were important for us. Nordleaf provided case studies and the results of their work, all of which became the basis for making a decision.

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

1. The Nordleaf team held two meetings with us to hear our expectations. They tried to understand our activities as much as possible
2. formed a detailed technical task with a fixed budget and time frame
3. selected contractors
4. completed the task. Prepared a report on their work.

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

2 project managers worked with us

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Link to the developed presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1occTfU0AftsTJTqTHUybNWXd3RV…

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The work process and communication process met our expectations. Before starting the cooperation, we discussed and fixed the conditions, and in the process Nordleaf followed them. There were no violations of agreements.

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

speed of response to our comments. Even during the work, they remained flexible and took into account our wishes and comments.

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

I believe that Nordleaf needs to improve its creativity and not be afraid to experiment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. Shakhtar has appeared in several European competitions and is often a participant in the UEFA Champions League. The club became the first in independent Ukraine to win the UEFA Cup in 2009, the last year before the competition was revamped as the Europa League.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk is one of two Ukrainian clubs, the other being Dynamo Kyiv, who have won a major UEFA competition. Position - Partnerships Manager Four years of professional experience in the football industry - developing key partnerships and leading international relations at FC Shakhtar, including the role of UEFA Delegate Liaison Officer within UEFA competitions.

Conducted more than ten international football projects with European football organisations and clubs, delivering and planning more than 200 football events within FC Shakhtar. Raised more than 500 000 EUR for the activities of FC Shakhtar and provided for signing more than 30 sponsorship contracts with domestic and international partners

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire NORDLEAF Digital, and what were your goals?

We were looking for an agency that could provide professional services in creating marketing materials, like ad banners, animations and graphic design for our needs.

SOLUTION

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

We chose NORDLEAF because we recommended them, but the decisive factor was their portfolio.

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

First, we had a general meeting where we presented our needs and expectations for the visuals. After the meeting, the agency prepared the presentation with its vision and references. We created a plan and started its implementation.

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

We worked with the CEO, project manager and graphic designers from the NORDLEAF team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With the help of the visual materials from NORDLEAF after A/B testing, we could reach 54% more of the target audience and get 30% more engagement.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our cooperation went smoothly, and all the work was always done on time.

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

We were very impressed by their vision and deep understanding of the subject.

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

For us, everything went fine; we wish them luck!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO at MTA.UA MTA.UA is a national online store for personal digital devices and a well-known chain of stores and service centres in Ukraine.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire NORDLEAF Digital, and what were your goals?

When we reached Nordleaf, we were looking for a complex solution for our digital marketing. Hiring an outsourced team is much more cost-efficient than hiring all the professionals in-house. We were looking to boost our social media presence with high-quality content and well-thought ad messages. We also were looking to gain more reach and brand awareness.

SOLUTION

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

I was looking for a qualified team with experience, so my friend, who was their client then, recommended NORDLEAF. I filled in a brief and was reached very soon with some nice and fresh ideas from their team. Their cost estimate seemed very pleasant.

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

First, we had a few meetings where we discussed how our business works, our strategy, and how we can improve our social media presence. After that NORDLEAF team presented us with the digital marketing strategy, including content, advertising, organic and paid solutions, opinion leaders' cooperation and even offline marketing ideas, which was their friendly initiative, we started to implement this plan immediately.

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

The NORDLEAF team who works with us includes a marketer, project manager, paid advertising manager, influencer campaigns manager, graphic designer, and photographer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They outdid KPI on reach and engagement by 160%, increased brand loyalty by 50% and brought around 500+ conversions per month.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have team meetings monthly to discuss the results and plan for the next month. We also communicate daily through mail or team chat. The NORDLEAF team is always very quick, helpful and responsive, even when we have some essential last-minute additions at the end of the day.

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

They love what they do, and you can feel it. They always try to overdeliver and offer more and better than we expect. We enjoy our cooperation.

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

Even with minor mistakes, they could solve the issues quickly and flawlessly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m co-founder of Elogic Commerce. We’re a company in Estonia but have a few offices in Ukraine and Western Europe. We provide digital development services, such as digital transformation, e-commerce, and sales development. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NORDLEAF Digital?

We’re a coding company but don’t have a social media presence. As a result, we’ve hired NORDLEAF to provide us with digital marketing and implementation services. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, NORDLEAF checked our social media accounts and worked on figuring out how we could translate them to the market. Since then, they’ve provided us with writers, paid advertisers, specialists, and strategy consultants to manage our digital marketing campaigns. 

They provide most of the content for our social media pages, but we provide the technical content. The team does photo editing, new logo creation, branding, and banner ads. On top of that, they’ve produced a five-minute promotional video for our company — a mix of videotape, animation, and computer graphics. 

Moreover, NORDLEAF has interviewed our followers and us for content generation. They then post the content on our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts as well as on our website. On top of that, their resources respond to social media users and connect them to our website.

For PPC campaigns, we tell them what we want to achieve, our target market, and price points. From there, they create PPC ads and post them on Facebook. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve interacted with about five people from their team. 

How did you come to work with NORDLEAF Digital?

Our company found NORDLEAF through a referral. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $25,000–$30,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The partnership started in May 2022, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

For success metrics, our main goal is to attract more leads to our company through our social media pages. So far, we’ve generated 80 leads — eight times more than our previous leads of only 10. Overall, it’s been amazing working with NORDLEAF. 

How did NORDLEAF Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

Our communication with NORDLEAF is easy and transparent. We have group chats and conduct weekly planning meetings to report on our activities. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re good at creating social media strategies. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They must provide more proposals to their clients and offer more solutions to their problems.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Provide a defined scope of work and tell them the needs of your company. Work closely with the NORDLEAF team to achieve great results.