Strategy - MACLYN

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Special Olympics Illinois

the challenge Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) is a storied organization with an incredible legacy. When they came to us with the goal of recruiting more athletes, volunteers and donors of all demographics—we grasped the opportunity to do something extraordinary. We...

GIVE Foundation

the challenge Since 2007, the Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere Foundation (GIVE) has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of Iowa’s military heroes through therapeutic golf instruction, social engagement, community outreach and more. The work they do and...

Next Door & Window

Next Door & Window

the challenge Next Door & Window is a titan of window and door replacement, a paragon of quality and service. But in a saturated market, prospective customers were looking through them, rather than at them.the solution Open the door to new clients by creating...

Oswald’s

the challenge Oswald’s, Naperville’s oldest family-owned-and-operated pharmacy, has been a constant for families throughout the last 145 years. But as the store changed ownership to the next generation in the middle of a pandemic, they needed a new script to lead the...

Dunkin’

Dunkin’

the challenge Before America could run on Dunkin’, the Midwest market needed help to turn a Boston import into a hometown hero.the solution For over 20 years as a prolific Dunkin’ partner, we’ve perked up brand loyalty and kept excitement brewing in 53 markets all...

AltoonaNow

the challenge As economic development hit western Des Moines, investors largely ignored the City of Altoona, just to the east. They perceived it as a “small, sleepy town”, failing to see the potential just beneath the surface. But this wasn’t a boom waiting to happen:...

RW Hardware

the challenge Tall order: take a 140 year old hardware brand, and honor its legacy while simultaneously swinging it into the future. Then, we heard a story about a 92 year old piece of hardware made for the Rockefeller family that still works like it’s brand new. the...

Scientel Solutions

the challenge Scientel Solutions is up there with the world’s leading innovators, delivering high-tech solutions like Drone Defense and Smart City Infrastructure. They’re basically the James Bond-meets-MacGyver of tech companies. Unfortunately, when we first met them,...

Balance Autism

the challenge “The Homestead” was ready to grow into a national autism organization, but the market perceived them as “small-time” and “local.”the solution Through emotional branding & strategic implementation, MACLYN rebranded the organization as “Balance Autism,”...

Avanade

Avanade

the challenge To achieve their ambitious goals and grow their audience, Avanade needs a creative partner who champions their brand while continuously pushing them to greater heights. o the question: What is Avanade about? the solution For nearly a decade, MACLYN has...

IMRIS

the challenge IMRIS was a life-saving surgical revolution with a limited market perception. But their perceived value as “just a tech company” was costing more than just revenue: it was time to remind the world what mattered. the solution MACLYN created “For the Human...

LABS

the challenge LABS had an awareness & perception problem. The target market perceived them as “intimidating” and “elite,” while their unique location hid them from public view: literally and figuratively.the solution We gave the gym some sick gains with “Chase Your...

BrownWinick

the challenge BrownWinick is a law firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, home to some of the most respected attorneys in their respective fields. But in law, as in life, you’re only as good as your reputation: BrownWinick needed a new brand that lived up to theirs....

NAMCO Entertainment

NAMCO Entertainment

the challenge PAC-MAN Entertainment is an interdimensional realm of 8-bit awesome, boasting an arcade, bowling, full service restaurant, office meeting spaces, sports bar and more. BANDAI-NAMCO, (creators of the iconic ghost-chomping PAC-MAN) needed to broaden the...

Choose Dupage

the challenge Choose DuPage is the economic development alliance for DuPage County, Illinois. A public/private partnership between business and government leaders, their collective mission is to foster a business-friendly community while growing, attracting, and...

Iowa Finance Authority

Iowa Finance Authority

the challenge The Iowa Finance Authority makes life better for Iowans. It’s that simple. However, when we first started working with them in 2015, most people weren’t aware of the organization’s statewide programs or the impact they have on local communities. In order...

Wannemaker’s

the challenge Wannemaker’s Home and Garden is Chicagoland’s best garden and home boutique – but as they looked to expand their customer base, the community pillar needed a fresh brand that was relevant to today’s customers while still honoring their roots.the solution...

MARKETING

strategy

Every plan starts with a goal. We derive meaningful insights from data – and use them to inform seriously effective creative and strategic solutions throughout the life of your brand.

client discovery

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WE’LL BRING YOU FLOWERS

We do a deep dive to find every angle and advantage. It’s a partnership, so we get to know one another. (and unlike some partners, we never forget our anniversary and hastily show up with a cliché greeting card as if that makes it better, JEFF.)

MACLYN

marketing mix

MIX IT UP

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy media – and complete market dominance (muhahaha). It’s an omnichannel world, so we strategically plan and buy a mix of media platforms to get your message before the right audience and break through the chatter to become champion.

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external research

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RIGHT ON TARGET

The greatest creative idea does nothing if it’s a shot in the dark, so we conduct a thorough who, what, when, where, and why to get maximum bang for your buck. From focus groups and interviews—to data-mining surveys and more, we dig into the bedrock of your brand to uncover what makes your target market tick and discover how the world perceives you.

DO WHAT WORKS

analysis & planning

WHAT’S A COMPUTER CALL ITS FATHER? DATA

We peer through a marketing periscope to see what your competitors are up to and keep our finger on the pulse of new and emerging trends. We also analyze your targets to gain insights into their buying habits and preferred communication channels.

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