Best Business Consulting Firms Of 2020

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When you visit POAM’s Facebook and Twitter pages, you’ll see great engagement from union members who care deeply about the issues that POAM works on every single day. From Michigan legislation threatening to take away public employee pensions and healthcare, to coming together to help a fallen comrade or a friend diagnosed with cancer, the POAM social media presence is nothing short of a community. This needed to continue to grow and flourish as POAM did the same.
While we’d love to tell you that there’s one magic thing that’s given us overnight fame and fortune, we can’t. The truth is that we’ve worked hard and we’ve been consistent. We’ve had a few posts over the years go viral, we’ve promoted a few unicorns (posts that do extraordinarily well organically), and overall we’ve stayed true to the POAM brand in our content creation.
POAM’s membership and social following are also to thank for our overall success. The recent development of an App in Play/iOS has allowed direct communication with members via push messaging and geo-fencing for events.

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CHALLENGE
Procter & Gamble was preparing to launch a strawberry-flavored line of oral care products and required packaging with a distinct tween-appeal.
 
SOLUTION
We developed a dynamic visual language for use across products, with a juicy, larger-than-life strawberry taking center stage for massive flavor appeal with a distinctly youthful but sophisticated spin.

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Since 2015 LaviniaNext is the full-services communication agency for Almond Breeze in Spain.
Almond Breeze, brand of almond milk that belongs to the American cooperative Blue Diamond, contacted LaviniaNext with the idea of generating a long-term relationship in its introduction of the brand in the Spanish market. The first step was the realization of a blind tasting where the product was chosen as the best almond milk in terms of taste. From that moment on, a strategy was carried out with a positioning based on taste.
LaviniaNext conceptualizes and develops the entire communication of the brand in all its channels, including the creation and management of its website, social networks and annual campaigns.
The result is that the demand for the product currently far exceeds the supply.
The SoMe monitoring demonstrates a great eagerness to find product and the creation of a lot of content related to the brand by consumers.

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Overview
G&L Trophies & Gifts is a store founded by a retired firefighter and a retired police officer. With over 30 years in existence, they have been serving the community by providing quality fire and police gifts at affordable through their physical store in Chicago, and their ecommerce website for fire and cop fans all over the world.
Problem
Even though the Chicago Fire & Cop Shop built a solid reputation and are well known in the Chicago area, their online store and online reputation was a completely different story. Their leadership grew tired of an outdated website which became difficult to manage and it affected their revenue directly. After getting to know the client’s challenges and goals on a deeper level we identified the culprits:

• Online store was powered by an outdated software


• Online store didn't run on SSL which was a reputation issue


• Website had an outdated design and was confusing


• Backend administration wasn't user friendly

Solution
After rigorous discovery meetings, we immersed ourselves with the client’s situation and provided a detailed plan that will take major weight of the client’s shoulder and prove a solid foundation for growth. After 3 months of development and testing, Xtreme produced a unique eCommerce website that:

• Allows clients to quickly find what they're looking for and purchase easily


• Showcases the client’s rich history in the community in an interactive way


• User friendly design and interactive tools allow clients to connect with the brand


• Merges the client’s large social media following for cross-platform promos


• Automates client order, client support and follow-up process


• Increases positive online reputation and search engine rankings

Their new online store is the company’s foundation in today’s demanding digital world. Xtreme Websites will continue to help their long-term growth via hand-held consulting and strategic digital marketing campaigns.
View The Website
www.chicagofireandcopshop.com

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Avista Pharma Solutions — an investor-backed CDMO — came to BAERING with three key needs:

• A strong brand message to unify three legacy businesses


• A significant increase in brand awareness that would match increased capacity resulting from capital investment


• A need to meet and surpass aggressive business-growth targets

 
With more than 200,000 square feet of space and several hundred employees, company-wide employee engagement and a cohesive external brand were imperative to business success.
 
Working alongside the CEO and the executive leadership teams, we guided the company through its realignment — providing them with a brand position and go-to-market strategy that supported the company’s overall vision for growth.
 
Key Services:

• Strategic Brand Positioning


• Advertising


• Content Creation


• Public Relations

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Toy museum is the first Toys’ museum in Lithuania. It was opened at the very end of 2012 by one young family. Museum represents the history of Lithuanian toys. It’s the place where all the known information about historical toys of Lithuania are kept. Along with that, there you can play with the toys that your great-grandfather used to play with. The museum seeks to be innovative and constantly upgrading one. Because of that, they thought it would be a great idea to propose some interactive games to be played with for a museum visitors.








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The main goal of the project was to create 10 interactive games which would be fun to play with. Games must be simple, support multi-language and be smoothly playable on tablets. One of the biggest requests was – the games must serve an educational purpose and each of them should represent different historical eras.
















Solution




We cooperated with UAB Elektronynės Leidybos Namai in this project. They were responsible for all the game ideas and designs while the toughlex team had to make their ideas come true. All the graphic designs and proposals were static and before the implementation phase, we didn’t know how the final product will really look like. Some of the ideas were changing various times until we with the client came up with a consensus in every area.

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We had the task of building a modern and visually appealing website that would effectively portray our customer’s legal expertise. The goal of the site was to capture the attention of people interested in getting their case reviewed and to convert those visitors to leads.

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Murder in the Hotel Lisbon is a videogame inspired by the classic point and click adventures from the 80’s and 90’s. It adopts these eras distinctive design and it is built using only the pixel art technique. The game itself runs at a native resolution of 256x192, the same resolution used by the old ZX Spectrum 48k and most recently by the Nintendo DS.A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee.This case with contradictory facts was too complex for Policeman Garcia to solve, so he decided to hire the only detective duo in town capable of solving it: the mythical Detective Case and the unmistakable Clown Bot.Together, they will solve a network of love relations so complex and so intricate, that it would take at least 14 clairvoyants, 5 apocalyptic sect prophets who can predict the end of the world and 3 of those gypsies that can read the palm of your hand just to guess the final outcome.
Buy it on:
Steam – http://store.steampowered.com/app/297290Humble Store – https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/murderinthehotellisbon_storefront

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Origin Eight developed a completely new website for HelpSystems, a corporation trusted by some of the world's most respected companies. The project included a redesign of information architecture that centralized all the company's brands and services together seamlessly into one site. Another primary goal was to structure the site for ease of use for content admins.

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Cantina partnered with Elm, an innovative air monitoring service for smart cities and sustainable communities, to deliver a new brand as well as a visual direction and responsive web interface to promote a groundbreaking IoT solution.
Cantina provided strategic enterprise-grade technical design architecture to support the sensor data at a global scale.
We helped PerkinElmer, an enterprise manufacturing company, pivot into the IoT space.

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Great Tone. Long Life. Bright Sound. Smooth Feel. 
Our charge was to infuse these attributes into new packaging that immediately projects Elixir's leadership position. Our goal was to do so while improving both Stop-Ability and Shop-Ability, both at retail and online.
The results and impact exceeded our clients expectations and sales projections - while also saving costs and time in manufacturing - and elevating the brand to its rightful category leadership position. 

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Watch store — adaptive website design (desktop, tablet, mobile versions).

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The oldest Kyiv retailer Karavan mall with Brain Tank agency “released” aggressive shoes all over the city, drawing attention to a large-scale re-branding into the outlet.
Autumn flight tames "biting" prices, personified by "evil" shoes, accessories and clothes, showing them much more "affectionate", announcing the upcoming opening of the Mall. While the teaser flyer relied on the horror of a frightening grin on the teeth of a sneaker, the autumn disclosure filled the info-ecosystem of shoppers with positively bright colors and good-natured facial expressions.
And while “Outlet Karavan” is carrying out construction work inside the mall at an accelerated pace, Brain Tank is preparing to place two more platform flights to bring all the benefits of the re-conceptual Mall.

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Peninsula Shanghai is the top luxury hotel in the bund area, this tea suit design with China tea product was special for the unique program in the hotel. The concept is the box made by the classic paper which wrapped by a wood badge with laser engraving words, that makes the feeling of traditional culture.The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels. Established in 1928, now operate prestigious luxury properties in ten major cities. These include the flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris with Istanbul, London and Yangon under development. Peninsula is a living legend, the name synonymous with luxurious comfort and impeccable service.The Peninsula Academy is a unique concept to The Peninsula Hotels. It provides guests with a carefully curated selection of personalised classes, tours and activities designed from a local perspective to highlight key aspects of each location’s culture, heritage, lifestyle, cuisine and arts. Following its launch at The Peninsula Hong Kong in 1997, The Peninsula Academy has expanded to all of the Peninsula hotels worldwide, and is recognised as one of the world’s most innovative and experiential guest-activity programmes

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"Touching Lives" Brand Awareness CampaignWe developed this campaign for use in print, on the web, and throughout New York City's public transit system. It leverages the scale of VNSNY's impact in the New York area with a simple but powerful message.

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HOW DAVID FOUGHT GOLIATH: DISRUPTING THE DIABETES MARKETChallenge: For people with diabetes, the OmniPod Insulin Management System is a life-changing product—if only they knew. At the time of its initial launch, Insulet Corporation was small and unknown, with a new product and disruptive technology: the OmniPod. The target market was resistant to change. The competition was established, with robust marketing and advertising budgets and comprehensive support for HCP offices. Furthermore, one competitor owned the lion’s share of the market. How does a start-up break through the clutter and successfully compete with industry giants?











Solution: We created a highly provocative launch campaign that captured the attention and interest of HCPs and patient audiences. Bold, unexpected visuals paired with targeted messaging sparked curiosity and inspired action to learn more about the OmniPod—the world’s first tubeless insulin pump. Within one year of launch, sales increased dramatically, and brand awareness among our target audience rose 475%. In addition, we continued to nurture existing OmniPod customers with ongoing patient education and engagement materials to help support the OmniPod patient experience and foster brand loyalty.ClientInsulet Corporation
Disease / TherapyDiabetes / OmniPod
ServicesBrand StrategyBrand IdentityProduct LaunchPatient Marketing CommunicationsHCP Marketing CommunicationsPackagingAdvertisingUX/UIEmail CampaignsSales PresentationsVideosEvent Branding and EngagementPromotionsCorporate CommunicationsCase Study: https://www.fosterandcreate.com/portfolio/insulet-omnipod/

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Nanit is a baby monitor who provides parents with unparalleled insight into their child’s sleep patterns and habits. We designed Nanit to be an elegant addition to a nursery. It’s smooth, seamless and flowing form floats quietly above the crib. Nanit incorporates a soft, functional light that glows through it’s top surface so that it won’t disturb a sleeping baby. In addition, Nanit’s stand was designed for incredibly easy set up and to the highest safety standards.

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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is known as the service innovator within its peer group of leading airports worldwide. But its channel-driven approach led to a fragmented offering – a situation they asked Edenspiekermann to overhaul within a multi-year digital unification project. Working in a collaborative agile framework with relevant internal stakeholders, we guided teams on how to focus on the true needs of passengers. Informed by extensive user research, persona development and customer journey mapping, we were able to create a platform that proactively tailors the travel experiences to each passenger.

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Terrano Systems is a company that develops cycling communication technologies, enabling its rider-customers to enjoy the freedom to discover new routes, share information with other riders and leverage communication capabilities to ride safer in any environment and situation. Developed by riders, for riders, Terrano’s value proposition centers on the ideal integration of adventure, performance, safety and the human connection. To create a digital presence and community centered around marketing best practices, Terrano contracted Mayple to help resolve existing challenges, create clear, compelling content and drive performance that resonates with the rider community.Thank’s to Mayple’s risk-free digital marketing management solution and access to qualified and vetted marketing experts proven to deliver results, Terrano was able to brainstorm, conceive and develop a new product, new video and revamped website. What’s more, Mayple’s intervention has enabled Terrano to enjoy all-time high traffic, engagement and sales from their many social media channels: a 50 percent rise in traffic with the same ad spent, a 200 percent increase in sales and a 320 percent ROI within just four months (previous monthly sales averaged between $9K - $12K and a 140 ROI)!
 

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Promonaut is a private advertising network™ that allows people and companies to engage and pay people for one-to-one promotions.




In a world where attention is the most valued currency, Promonaut is trying to get you the most bang for your buck.
The service itself consists of two parts: a mobile app (iOS, and Android) as its main utility, and the Rocket web application used by promoters to create new campaigns and monitor existing and past ones.Since Promonaut is a product that has evolved and branched out of another product it already came with some design assets, so our first job was to work on the new branding and its visual identity.
Considering the deadlines we were faced with — and the client's attachment to their logo at the time — we stopped exploring new directions, and simply updated the logo they already had.
At the time we didn't know if this is going to be a permanent thing, so in the process we came up with the idea to create a gradient and use it as their main differentiator, a carrier of their identity if you will. We could then apply it to anything and “Promonautize” it.
Additionally, we created a temporary infosite, and various marketing materials they needed for their own promotion, and other uses.

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One view at project management CHALLENGE
Inefficient, cumbersome, costly, and restrictive PPM tools together with lack of governance are the reasons for repeated project failures, poor results, and cost/time overruns.
SOLUTION
Zeno.PM is supposed to integrate all the tools that may a manager need when working on a project:1.Gantt Chart
Problem. There is no convenient and visible way to plan tasks and resources, check the progress, and estimate deadlines.
Solution. A user can create a classical Gantt chart, add items, edit them, and schedule according to the calendar, check the information.2. Program Risk Quadrant 
Problem. It's impossible to visualize the overall risk factors for a given project, so a user could not identify and classify the risks to recognize their qualitative and quantitative characteristics.
Solution. The customized plugin has been developed in the form of a quadrant, which data is plotted onto a canvas with the ability to move risks (dots) across different areas.3. Budget Editor
Problem. In the absence of the right visualization model, managers face the challenge of planning the project's budgets according to the calendar.
Solution. The functionality similar to excel has been developed that allows showing the table with the possibility to add, edit, and delete amounts of money, create reports.4. Messenger
Problem. As team members are communicating through the third-party messengers, it takes extra time to switch between tabs and becomes an additional distractive factor.
Solution. The main functionality is sending real-time messages. Like in any standard messenger, a user can have chat, create groups, share files, etc. to stay connected inside the projects.5.Timesheets
Problem. There is no functionality to choose projects and/or tasks to work with on timesheets in a quick access mode.
Solution. A user can easily add quick tasks, their description, set “due date”, assign the tasks effortlessly and set up notifications to track the progress. 

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The Group Cedir wanted to reinforce its position in the market and, at the same time, get closer to its customers. For this, Plataforma developed a website with some specific attributes, such as the appointment scheduling plugin or the User Portal - where each user can see the result of the exams.Know more about this project at: https://plataformajota.pt/portfolio-item/cedir-webdesign/

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Hydro Flask: your go-to companion container for all beverage types and temperatures. Known for its vibrant colors and sleek designs, Hydro Flask came to Capsule seeking updated packaging design and a new naming system. Our process began with in-store research and thoughtful brand strategy and ended with an improved package design, updated language and icons and a playful naming system to match the vision for Hydro Flask’s product development cycle.Capsule conducted an in-depth qualitative study to discover current brand and packaging perceptions and to inform a strategy for future packaging development. After studying the market, conducting a competitive analysis and talking with customers in-aisle, we were armed with the insights needed to determine an effective strategy to more powerfully communicate Hydro Flask’s product technology, personality and brand positioning.With these research findings informing the rest of the project, Capsule developed a packaging update designed to more clearly communicate product benefits and the brand position to enable Hydro Flask to stand out among competition on the shelf. The design had to consider, and be consistent with, packaging across multiple products (i.e. soft goods, water bottles, and accessories) and package structures (i.e. belly bands and hangtags). The final package design had to play a key role in facilitating the consumer buying decision.The brand and product research also guided names in three different categories: color, product and series. The subsequent names born out of our unique naming process were chosen to further establish brand resonance, match Hydro Flask’s personality and align with the particular use of each product."Capsule was a great partner for our packaging refresh. Their work was thorough, timely and exactly what we needed. Considerable thought was put into strategy and execution, resulting in an excellent finished product."
- Eric Molletta Senior Creative Services Manager

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This is the worlds first treadmill designed for the office and not for the gym.It's fetures include a motor tht is Library Quiet so you don’t disturb your co-workers. It's optimized for Slow Speeds so you can stroll and still effectively focus on work. The overall footprint is compact so it can fit in the same space as your current desk.

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Speedy Apollo Auto Service Centres has been working with LOUD for years to keep people informed of their services through organic & paid social media management, and using remarketing/retargeting tools & strategies.

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Elysium Marketing Group created logo-shaped handouts using the brand’s minimalistic style to create both a red and white wine card that would stand out and encourage tasters to keep the piece and continue using the information.