Case Histories

Data and Circulation Bureau…
Client A publishes two B2B magazines, one purely digital and one paper and digital. He wasn’t satisfied with his current circulation bureau provider and didn’t need to pay for the overheads of employing a large, faceless, corporate bureau.

I now manage his controlled circulation and subscription data, providing circulation data to the printers, doing audit returns, managing and broadcasting his email communications for his whole portfolio of events, exhibitions etc and keep the database of email addresses available for this marketing.

He benefits from my expertise and experience and the flexibility I provide.

Subscription Marketing…
Client B has a magazine in the European Investment and Pensions. This is distributed on a controlled circulation basis to around 10k relevant people (people that are the target of the advertising). They were aware that the company were not making enough of their paid subscription potential but had nobody in house with the time or expertise to create and manage a campaign.

DVDS created and fully documented a marketing plan involving traditional DM but also opening up channels of communication for people to subscribe (SEO, Social Media, and PPC). Now the step-by-step guide is being followed with DVDS always available should any questions arise.

Multi Function Service…
Client C has a magazine which has a controlled circulation of 10k. His advertising revenue is struggling at present so he wants me to manage a plan to persuade those people getting the magazine free to now pay for it.

DVDS and client C have produced a multi channel marketing plan that highlight the unique content of the magazine and the campaign is currently underway. Client C has now employed DVDS as his sole circulation and marketing bureau.

Circulation data research and sourcing…
Client D wants me to put together a circulation for the distribution of his new magazine in the hospitality industry. Past experience and an ability to research industries coupled with a good relationships with the top list brokers made my company an ideal supplier. After spending some time briefing and fine tuning I am now be able to supply this. I have the expertise and capabilities to manage the whole circulation process and will be the sole circulation bureau for this.

Data Generation…
Client E had several old databases that he used for editorial research and marketing purposes. It was long out of date in an industry with above average churn. After merging and cleaning all lists, DVDS have managed and completed an extensive telephone research campaign. This has now resulted in providing Client E with a bespoke Access database including forms that make the new data easy to view. The project included time spent producing user documentation and training.

Market knowledge and a good understanding of the data process made DVDS the ideal partner for this project.

Testimonials

"DVDS have a been a "breath of fresh air" to deal with since I began working with him 12 months ago.
They are diligent, punctual and have great awareness of their clients requirements. I would have no qualms in vouching for the quality of service that I receive from DVDS."

Neil Levett – Publisher - Alad Limited

"I have used DVDS to provide insight into the retail market and to give us a real view of the accuracy of our data within that industry. His understanding of the brief and ability to add value to the project enabled me to achieve what we set out to do. I would have no hesitancy in recommending him for any data project."

Ellen Forrester – William Reed Business Media

"Daniel has always delivered everything I have needed on time and to the requirements requested. He is very organised and ideas driven. A great person to work with!”

Tim Evans – Restaurant Magazine

"I was impressed by the efficient way he pulled together a complex situation, handling a huge taxonomy. In our meetings together he was very positive and helpful."

Adrian Cowderoy – William Reed Business Media

"As a single point of contact of the business relationship, Daniel was prompt and punctual in attending to any issues that needed to be ironed out. He was proactive and knew what he wanted from the service provider and was approachable at all times. He never compromised on quality of the deliverables and was keen to train us to achieve the desired quality standards. During our personal meetings Daniel demonstrated professional work ethics, high integrity and good understanding of others' point of view."

Nayan Shah – CEO Cheers Interactive