
Radius was charged three years ago with developing and designing a website for Root Candles that celebrated and educated the widest audience possible on the Root Candle brand -- its rich history and how the company has evolved over the last 140+ years. It was a tremendous success, bypassing monthly traffic and sales goals after being live only three months.
Building on the success of the branded site, it was decided that Root should give their customers the fastest and most efficient shopping experience possible. "Two click customer satisfaction" became the mantra at Root and Radius as a new e-commerce site was designed and developed, launching in record time -- in only 90 days. Root's e-commerce site, with its clean, contemporary design became a strong profit

center for Root, increasing web sales by more than 40%.
While the websites alone were an impressive success, it was the marketing and advertising strategy behind them that boosted not only the Root brand but sales too. Radius focused on a mix of traditional PR, social media and conventional and new media advertising to drive traffic to Root's site.
"PB50...Because Rust Never Takes a Vacation"
"It Works Where Others Fail"
"Nothing Moves Faster than B'laster"
Catchy slogans aren't they? Just a few taglines we developed for The B'laster Corporation. B'laster manufactures a complete lineup of lubricants, penetrants, rush inhibitors and specialty products

for the automotive, industrial and hardware industries.
In business since 1957, B'laster is a nationally recognized brand. Most people know B'laster by their leading product, the 'world famous' PB -- a penetrating catalyst and the most powerful penetrant and lubricant in the market at loosening nuts and bolts, ripping through rust, and penetrating and lubricating the tightest crevices.
But we can do more than just develop catchy slogans.
To honor the brand as they celebrated their 50th year in business in 2007, Radius mapped out a marketing communications program that was over the top! When B'laster started business in 1957, one of the more popular cars on the market was the classic 1957 Ford T-Bird. Our creative minds got to work - since B'laster makes products used by auto enthusiasts, we thought, "hey, let's give away a '57 T-Bird!" A sweepstakes was developed, and we offered 1 lucky winner the chance to drive away in this classic American car. Nothing helps to build a brand more than giving away a car! And we know this because of the terrific results... but more about that later.

Signage, flyers, counter cards, shelf talkers were all created to promote the sweepstakes at a retail store level. Customers simply had to fill out a sweepstakes form and send it in to win. Additional 50th Anniversary items included a logo, and an updated B'laster website promoting the sweepstakes. A national TV media buy was put into place, and apparel items were imprinted with the 50th Anniversary logo that were distributed to store personnel and used as giveaway items. To round off the T-Bird promotion, a complete PR program was developed to encourage consumers to enter the sweepstakes.
Now for the results. We received an amazing 387,636 entries!
The sweepstakes was a huge success and the B'laster brand has really broken loose!

The crew here at Radius has many interests and hobbies, including boating. So when we got the call from Checkmate Powerboats, we dove at the opportunity to collaborate with them on a complete strategic marketing plan.

Checkmate was looking to establish a new brand image after Doug Smith took over the helm as the new Checkmate Marine President.
Doug had seen some of our previous work, and was impressed with several websites we've created for other clients. Most important on Doug's radar was a

new website that showcased Checkmate and their products. We quickly got to work. An updated website now consists of tons of really cool boat photos, detailed product listings, manufacturing/warranty info and a pretty neat feature where you can actually design your boat and Checkmate will build it to your specifications.
Trade show graphics and imagery for the client to use at boat shows was created. A transitional catalog was developed. And a naming system for new boat models was established.
Lastly, new print ads were developed and a P.R. campaign launched in the middle of '09.
Doug has even taken to blogging. Feedback has been great and the communication between Checkmate and their customers have opened up several exciting new opportunities.
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