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Marketing Manager, have you ever stopped to calculate the time you spend on all those little time consuming things?

Forgetting for a moment the distinct lack of, er, satisfaction value …

In terms of man hours, we know the cost of this runs into thousands of rands. And
while these are vital activities that contribute to a bigger picture, they nonetheless
distract you from core marketing projects. Your time is more effectively invested in areas that result in branding that impinges, market position, mindshare ...

And that’s where we come in.

We are a marketing outsourcing network. Our comprehensive IN-SOURCE services
allow marketing professionals, such as yourself, to get on with what you do best:
impacting on the market place. Behind the scenes, we take care of the rest with two
sets of services:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ITEM COST*
GRAPHIC CONCEPTUALISATION,
LAYOUT & DESIGN

Details: A briefing from the client is managed by an account manager who then co-ordinates with the design department to deliver the desired output.
R300-00 per hour or charge per project
PRINT SUPERVISION
Details: We manage the relationship with the client’s printer, or ours on their behalf ensuring all printing is done per spec and delivered on time.
Per project, but usually @ 25 – 30% of print job value
COPYWRITING & JOURNALISM
Details: A brief is received from the client by the account manager who then seeks the best resource available for the specific copy/writing needed. The work is delivered to the accounts manager who does a quality check and sends this onto the client for approval and author’s corrections. We also do proof reading and sub-editing [‘subbing’].

Copywriting: per project

Journalism: R2/word

Specialist journalism eg: Financial: R4/wordSubbing: R180/hour

EVENT MANAGEMENT
Details: Our event management services start at conceptualising an event, finding venues and costings, putting out invites and following these up and getting confirmation of attendance. We act as liaison at the event and ensure the smooth setting up and running thereof. We additionally provide post event services including surveying and further marketing activities.
Per project
MARKET SURVEYS
Details: These surveys are either face-to-face, telephonic or via email. The full extent of the data required is assessed with target publics and purpose. The questions are compiled with the client until finalised and then the survey is done. What the clients receives back is a complete tabulation of the surveys along with a report and recommendations.
R120-00 / survey (min 50 surveys)
PRESS RELEASES
Details: The client briefs the account manager who then sources the most suitable contractor to write the story. All relevant research is done and the story written and submitted to client for initial corrections. Two sets of author’s corrections are allowed for until the client approves the release. We then submit the release to relevant media and chase this up. We also record where the release is published and chase the publication for copies
R4 000-00 / release
NEWSLETTER SERVICES
Details: Our newsletter service includes: branding and initial set up of both electronic and printed newsletters, creating, finding and writing copy for content plus taking photos or creating images for the newsletter. We can publish the newsletter electronically [from client created lists] as well as in print and distribute these as needed to mailing or emailing lists.
R4 500-00 / newsletter excluding printing and hardcopy distribution
CORPORATE IDENTITY CREATION
Details: Our Corp ID services can be limited to just logo tweaks to developing or redeveloping full Corp ID’s or full identity overalls . We also do applications of this to stationery i.e. emails, letterheads, web sites, business cards, compliment slips, invoices & building signage. To ensure uniform usage and application we will manage to changeover to new Corp ID’s and create a comprehensive brand manual.
R15 000-00 / package excluding printing
WEBSITE DESIGN
Details: Our full web service includes all conceptualisation, branding, graphic design and copywriting. We can also provide domain and hosting services as well as full search engine submission and ranking services and site statistical services that comply with world WC3 standards for web sites.
Per project

* Please note that all costs are approximated and are subject to change based on the nature, scope and length of a project.

 

MANAGED SERVICES
ITEM COST*
EVENT CALL IN
Details: These services can be done on the client’s premises or from our own. We use experienced contractors to call for confirmation of invites and attendance as well as follow up calls post event.
R22-00 per name
DATABASE MAINTENANCE
Details: This service is useful for the capturing of new client or prospect data as well as the overall management of databases on a monthly basis.
R4-00 / entry
MARKETING LISTS
Details: When you need to improve your direct marketing or sales base we can provide you advise for a list of your target market, as well as the list with full details including name, position and contact details (excl email)

Start at R1-20 per identity

TELE CANVASSING
Details: This is a long term solution for companies who need their sales people concentrating on managing their bases. We assist in the creation of call in patters and then manage the diaries of the client sales people as we get appointments.
R100-00 / appointment
COURIER/DELIVERY
Details: A simple ad hoc service where you or your company driver cannot get into the car to deliver hard copies of materials to clients, printers or the like. Very short notice is needed.
R60-00 / local trip
FAX MAILING SERVICES
Details: For instant delivery and management of faxes this broadcast service is ideal to get promotional material or letters to clients in a hurry.
R1-20 / fax
EMAIL MAILING SERVICES*
Details: This is a managed service using the infrastructure of a major Internet Service Provider negating spamming. The clients list is managed as are any email returns.
R0-50 per mail
POSTING SERVICES
Details: Our posting service entails the stuffing and addressing of envelopes and delivery of these to the postal services.
R1-50 / letter ex postage
IN-HOUSE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Details: If you need any photos taken for promo, newsletters or adverts this service is ad hoc and delivered by professionals.
R300-00 / pic + travel

* Please note that all costs are approximated and are subject to change based on the nature, scope and length of a project.


Depending on your requirements we offer ad hoc or contracted services and can
adapt our solutions to suit. Save valuable time and energy - contact FUTURETIDE for
our IN-SOURCE services now.