ekn links client projects and case studies.
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Issue: New product needed to launch into competitive U.S. category. Results: Awarded Best New Product by industry and secured $1M in new orders.
Issue: Dated brands, declining sales and lost of profits. Results: Increased profits by 11%, sales increase over 20%.
Issue: Strong brand in Brazil that needed to launch and transfer image into U.S. Results: Built local office and team to generate over $1.5M in sales in two years.
Issue: Ineffective sales and product packaging limiting sales. Results: Developed new package and products to open new channels and get $750K in new business.
Issue: Innovative idea with no strategy to market and a need to raise funds. Results: Created strategy and organized concept to present to investors.
Issue: An innovative idea outside the normal channels. Results: Built company and strategy. Sold off company for 10x value.
Issue: New concept requiring change and education to end users and market buyers. Results: Developed promotional teams and concepts, developed sales campaigns and secured over 22 new dealers in year one.
Issue: New product that needed a strong pull thru market for sales. Results: Developed sales team and promotion ideas to deliver over $30M in two years.
Issue: Existing product needed to be sold in U.S. market. Results: Create strategy, new product ideas and marketing for market entry.
Issue: A new company wanted sales into mass retailers. Results: Worked with major retailers to build their own product - sales over $3M.
Issue: New licensed products and concepts that did not have channels. Results: Built programs and channels, sold $880K in year one and won Best New Toy Award.
Issue: Strong product internationally but needed revisions for U.S. Results: Created new product packaging and position, developed strategy to launch product.
ekn links is an innovative strategy, marketing & social media firm focused on growth and consumer engagement. We create marketing strategies for small business to assist in the development of their sales and basic marketing strategies including marketing on social media.
Professor Ken has helped build business globally.
Prof. Ken with Governor Scott on Trade Mission to Brazil.
Professor Ken has helped hundreds of professionals become better managers.
Prof. Ken with Teachers Union for Marketing Workshop.