How We Work
You get a consultative approach to your assignments
Here’s what you can expect by contracting with Fulcrum resources.
Depending upon the scope of your assignment, we do our homework by getting to know your customer, your products, your selling processes, your database and any test results. This review alone almost always uncovers ways to increase your ROI.
The steps we typically take when getting up to speed on your assignment
1 Customer profiling :- The first step often includes a complete customer profile analysis by overlaying your present customer database with third party data including demographics, lifestyle and behavior files.
2 Response data:- forensics By analyzing your past direct marketing results, we create offers and new single channel or multi-channel test programs that are designed to beat the response of your present most successful direct response programs (that is, your controls).
3 Creative development:- For creative assignments, we first write a comprehensive creative strategy document for your review. This incorporates the offer, product benefits, testimonials, answers to the top three customer objections and other information the creative team needs to create your new winners.
4 Financial pro:– forma Before we embark on a direct marketing program, we develop a financial pro forma that incorporates your allowable cost per lead or cost per sale.
5 We can act as an extension of your staff:- Some suppliers call this partnering with the client. But we really cannot partner with clients in the classic sense as stockholders. But we are “stakeholders.” This simply means that as consultants, what we do after the program runs separates us from advertising agencies. We look at the total selling process looking for barriers that are affecting response rates. This might include a selling cycle audit where we examine the steps leading up to a sale. We begin with the customer’s first response and tabulate every step. We then submit a report to you with our recommendations for both sales improvement and new selling opportunities.
Our clients turn to Fulcrum for a variety of services depending upon their needs. These services usually include one of the following areas of direct response activities.
Direct marketing program assessments
Direct mail, email, telemarketing script, fieldwork, advertising and other creative development incorporating concept development, copywriting to final art
Test programs for B2C and B2B lead generation
Marketing planning and implementation
Database setup, planning and implementation
Conducting in-house brainstorming sessions
Proposal development for advertising agency direct response presentations
Face to face consulting to share direct marketing expertise
Total direct marketing program leadership
The Fulcrum compensation offers maximum flexibility for your projects.
Ad Hoc Basis
For short-term projects or for clients who are not yet interested in an ongoing commitment, Fulcrum offers a flat fee based on the projected hours required to complete your project.
By project
This most often includes a marketing plan and a creative assignment, like a new direct mail package or a series of emails or telemarketing scripts. A set fee is agreed upon at the beginning of the project. More and more clients are asking for general direct marketing consultation. The deliverables sometimes take the form of a written assessment presented to your team in PowerPoint format. These assignments usually evolve into an extended agreement or a direct marketing audit.
Extended Term Agreement
If your programs are ongoing and you need longer term planning and implementation support, then Fulcrum will prepare a long term agreement for your consideration. The proposal includes a thorough description of the services provided, the goals of the relationship and a monthly fee. The fee reflects a projection of the scope of the assignment. Some of these extended agreements may last no more than four months while others extend beyond one year.
Subcontracted work
Most projects undertaken by Fulcrum require the services of suppliers, specialists, printers, lettershops, data analysts, compilers, telesales firms, mailing list companies and other subcontracted support to complete client approved direct marketing programs. These subcontractors are paid by Fulcrum on the client’s behalf. In some cases, the logistics require direct payment by the client to contractors hired by Fulcrum.
Depending upon the assignment, Fulcrum includes a commission in its supplier estimates and referrals for client work.
Creative development process
First, you tell us about the project and we give you an estimate.
With your approval, you will need to send us background information or put us in touch with people who can provide that information.
Then we’ll write a draft for your review. If you’re using one of our graphic designers, we will also provide initial design at this stage.
With your feedback on our draft, we’ll provide a revised version of the creative.
How many revisions do you get?
We don’t put a limit on revisions because we want you completely satisfied. Historically, the number of edits for our creative work averages 1-3.
We know you’ll have revisions — maybe more than a few. But we do not charge for revisions unless you decide to change the direction of the project.
How We Work Agency in Ahmedabad
About Ahmedabad
Once known as the Manchester of the East for its flourishing textile industry, Ahmedabad is a rapidly growing metropolitan city. Its located to the West of India, in the state of Gujarat. Lying on the banks of the historic river Sabarmati, its the seventh largest metropolitan area and the fifth largest city in India.
Ahmedabad real estate, as a sector, is an investors market. Among the several real estate projects lined up in the near future, Ahmedabad will see the towering presence of 22-storeyed residential skyscrapers in the coming year.
Despite the significant number of modern infrastructure projects approved for the city, Ahmedabad still retains the old world charm. Thanks to its rich historical heritage, the city still hosts traditional Persian architecture. The Ahmedabad real estate landscape, therefore, is a melting pot of the old and new.
Stats And Facts
Going by the provisional reports of Census India 2011, the population of Ahmedabad, as of 2011, stands at 5,570,585. The urban/metropolitan population, on the other hand, is 6,352,254.
The sex ratio for Ahmedabad is 897 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio is 853 per 1000 boys. In comparison, the sex ratio of the country is 940 per 1000 males and the child sex ratio is 914 per 1000 boys, according to the Population Census of 2011.
The average literacy rate is 89.62%. The male and female literacy rates are 93.96% and 84.81% respectively.
Of all the cities that have a population exceeding 1 million, Ahmedabad has the lowest crime rate. For that reason among others, the Times of India ranked Ahmedabad as the best city to live, in 2012. In the same year, the market research firm IMRB called it the best mega-city. Ahmedabad was rated as the fastest growing city in India, by the Forbes magazine. In the year 2010, Forbes magazine featured an article that ranked Ahmedabad third in the list of next decades fastest growing cities in the world.
With the river Sabarmati having played such a crucial role in molding the city past and present, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project. Its aimed at improving the environment conditions in the region and providing slum rehabilitation for the slum dwellers living at the river bank.
The Industrial Sector
Ahmedabad is a strong industrial base for sectors like textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and drugs, and agro and food processing industries.
The district of Ahmedabad contributes up to 60% of the total industrial productivity.
Arvind Mills, the world-famous company that processes denim for jeans globally, and Ashima Group, Indias leading 100% cotton fabric manufacturers, are situated in the city.
Besides the textile industry, Ahmedabad has a thriving pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry. Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Zydus Cadila, two of the biggest Indian pharmaceutical companies, are situated here.
The corporate headquarters of the detergent and chemical manufacturer, Nirma Group and the leading export trading company in India, Adani Group are situated in the city.
Connectivity
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is situated only 15 km from the city center. From the railway station, the airport is situated just 8 km away.
One of the six operating divisions of the Western Railway, Ahmedabad connects to other major cities and all towns in Gujarat. The city main terminus is the Ahmedabad Railway Station, locally called the Kalupur Station.
The National Highway 8 connects Ahmedabad to Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. National Expressway 1, which is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral project, connects Ahmedabad to Vadodara.
The AMTS (Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service) and the BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) buses form the network of public transport in Ahmedabad. The bus service is in operation from 6am to 11pm every day.
Presently, AMTS has 750 buses in operation.
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy awarded BRTC with the Sustainable Transport Award in 2010 for reducing carbon emissions and making the service more accessible to the residents.
Ahmedabad Civic Administration
Administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district, Ahmedabad is administered by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The AMC was established under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949, in the year 1950. The corporation is headed by the Mayor.
The elected wing of the AMC comprises 4 statutory authorities, namely the Standing Committee, General Body, School Board Committee and Transport Committee. The other committees include the Water Supply and Sewerage Committee, Town Planning Committee and Tax Committee.
The residents of the city elect 192 municipal councilors through a popular vote. The elected councilors then elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the city.
The city contains 64 wards in 5 zones.
The sub-urban areas of the city are administered by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).
Two Members of Parliament represent Ahmedabad in the Lok Sabha, and 19 members of the Legislative Assembly for the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha.
Ahmedabad Infrastructure
It is common knowledge, even in international circles, that Ahmedabad pays special attention to the development of infrastructure. It was, in fact, the first city in India to execute the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in development projects.
Ahmedabad has a strong foundation in basic infrastructure, especially the water supply system. The city has had a system of organized water supply, right from the 19th century days. Even today, the two sources of water surface and ground are being managed effectively. Commissioning of water sources has taken place as recently as 2004.
The power sector in Ahmedabad is also on solid ground. Its one of the few cities that have a privatized power sector. Torrent Power Ltd. is the company that generates and distributes power in the city. And for electricity, Ahmedabad banks on one of the oldest and well operated power stations in the country, Torrent Power thermal power station.
The focus of the city development authority, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority has now shifted towards facilitating social infrastructure projects.
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