Maximize Performance and Profitability in Print, Branding & Packaging Ecommerce

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PRINT, BRANDING & PACKAGING IS EVOLVING

Navigating the New Era of Print, Branding & Packaging Ecommerce

The print, branding, and packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation as businesses increasingly research and purchase customizable and branded materials online, moving beyond traditional retail and bulk ordering channels.

At our agency, we understand the unique challenges you face, having partnered with numerous print, branding, and packaging companies. To capture and retain a devoted audience, it’s essential to elevate your online presence, drive profitable growth, and stay ahead of seasonal trends and evolving business needs.

We help print, branding, and packaging businesses compete in the digital era through integrated paid advertising programs designed to reach the right businesses and consumers with the right products at the right time.

Maintaining Profit Margins Amid Rising Competition

Challenge: Competing on price leads to razor-thin margins due to high material costs, volume discounts, and custom requests.

Our Solution: Implement a profit-focused ad strategy by highlighting high-margin products, optimizing ad spend through paid search and social ads, and utilizing analytics to monitor and maximize ROI.

Scaling for Seasonal & Event-Driven Demand

Challenge: Seasonal or event-driven spikes can result in lost revenue opportunities or costly surpluses if marketing efforts are not properly aligned.

Our Solution: Deploy flexible seasonal paid campaigns, adjust budgets and bidding strategies in real-time based on analytics, and utilize predictive demand forecasting to plan production effectively.

Differentiating Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Options

Challenge: Difficulty in standing out from competitors also claiming sustainability, leading to clients being unaware of your eco-friendly offerings.

Our Solution: Highlight eco-credentials in ad creatives and landing pages, target niche audiences interested in sustainability through paid social and search ads, and use data-driven positioning to refine marketing messages based on product performance.

Managing Large Catalogs & Simplifying Product Discovery

Challenge: Multiple product categories can overwhelm customers, leading to drop-offs before they find what they need.

Our Solution: Streamline product feeds with standardized naming and attributes, segment campaigns for targeted advertising, and optimize onsite search for an improved user experience.

Delivering Brand Consistency Across Channels

Challenge: Disjointed messaging or inconsistent visuals across ads, websites, and printed materials can erode trust and brand integrity.

Our Solution: Maintain uniform branding through unified creative management, centralized brand guidelines, and cross-platform tracking to ensure consistent metrics and insights.

Tracking Full-Funnel ROI & Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)

Challenge: Underutilizing data to understand which ad campaigns generate long-term customers, resulting in missed opportunities to optimize lifetime value.

Our Solution: Implement advanced analytics to track customer journeys, use segmented campaigns for retargeting and lookalike audiences, and provide regular insight reporting to inform strategic decision-making.

Industry REcognition

Industry Expertise Backed by Market Knowledge

With a deep understanding of influential organizations like the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute), as well as key industry events such as drupa, Pack Expo, and Labelexpo, we are well-versed in the dynamics of the print, branding, and packaging sector. Our expertise enables us to help businesses capture this expanding audience, elevate their digital presence, and achieve scalable profitability.

Industry

Print, Branding & Packaging Segments

We specialize in supporting diverse segments within the Print, Branding & Packaging industry:

Printed Collateral & Stationery

  • Focus: Business cards, letterheads, envelopes, brochures.
  • Our Approach: Target businesses seeking professional, high-quality printed materials with easy customization and volume discounts.

Promotional Items & Corporate Gifts

  • Focus: Branded apparel, drinkware, tote bags, tech accessories.
  • Our Approach: Reach corporate clients looking for bulk orders and personalized promotional products to enhance their brand visibility.

Product Packaging & Retail Displays

  • Focus: Boxes, bags, pouches, product wraps.
  • Our Approach: Appeal to retailers and manufacturers needing reliable, customizable packaging solutions that enhance product presentation and brand identity.

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Packaging

  • Focus: Biodegradable materials, recyclable cartons, reusable containers.
  • Our Approach: Engage environmentally conscious businesses seeking sustainable packaging options to align with their corporate social responsibility goals.

Specialty & Gift Packaging

  • Focus: Luxury boxes, holiday-themed packaging, custom finishes (foil, embossing).
  • Our Approach: Showcase premium, customizable packaging solutions that cater to special occasions and high-end products, attracting niche markets.

Digital Surge: The Future of Print, Branding & Packaging is Online

Capitalize on the digital shift to drive growth, reach businesses and consumers, and connect with customers where they research and shop.

Over 70%

of businesses research print and packaging solutions online before making a purchase.

More than $250 Billion+

projected global value of the print and packaging market by 2028, with eCommerce leading the growth.

Nearly 90%

of businesses engage with print and packaging brands online before deciding what to buy.

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Our customers value boutique agency approach with access to a seasoned team, profit-based goals, and clear communication.

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Ad Platforms and Technologies We Support

We leverage industry-leading platforms and technologies to optimize your campaign performance, especially for diverse product lines in the print, branding, and packaging market.

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Our Customized, Scalable Solutions

In a highly competitive print and packaging market, generic approaches won’t help your brand stand out. We provide customized, scalable strategies tailored to your unique needs, effectively advertising large and diverse product offerings. From straightforward business card orders to complex, eco-friendly packaging solutions, we focus on maximizing profits, driving growth, and differentiating your brand in a crowded marketplace.

  • Profit-Based Goal Setting & KPI Establishment.

    Align your marketing efforts with your business objectives for maximum profitability. We translate your print and packaging goals into clear KPIs that can be measured and achieved, ensuring every campaign drives tangible results.

  • Accurate Forecasting

    Prepare for peak seasons and large-scale orders with precise forecasting and proper budget allocation. Predict demand trends to allocate resources effectively, maximizing ROI and avoiding overstock or shortages.

  • Budget Planning

    Allocate your marketing budget across paid ad platforms to maximize returns. We ensure your funds are invested where they yield the highest profitability, whether it's through Google Ads, Meta Ads, or other channels.

  • Pricing, Promotion, and Product Launch Strategy.

    Stand out from the competition with strategic pricing, targeted promotions, and successful product launches. We help you craft strategies that drive sales, introduce new products, and enhance market penetration.

  • Paid Media Content Strategy

    Develop audience targeting recommendations, content direction, and tactical plans. Customize approaches for platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram to effectively engage businesses and consumers seeking print and packaging solutions.

  • Tactical Audits & Planning:

    We analyze performance gaps and growth opportunities to decide when to pivot or double down. Developing and prioritizing tactics ensures you achieve your target KPIs efficiently.

  • Keyword Research and Strategy:

    Identify high-converting keywords specific to print and packaging needs, such as “custom packaging solutions” or “eco-friendly printed materials,” to reach customers ready to buy.

  • Ad Creation and Copywriting:

    Craft compelling ad copy that aligns with your brand messaging, promotional strategy, and profit goals. Effectively engage potential customers by highlighting your unique offerings and customization capabilities.

  • Campaign Setup, Monitoring, and Optimization:

    Efficiently manage large-scale campaigns across various markets and product categories. Continuous monitoring and optimization keep performance on track and aligned with your business goals.

  • Product Performance Analysis & Segmentation:

    Analyze and categorize products effectively for maximum profitability. Gain insights into top-selling items to make informed advertising decisions, identifying best-sellers and optimizing your ad spend accordingly.

  • Tactical Audits & Planning:

    We evaluate your social ad performance to uncover gaps and growth areas. Prioritizing tactics ensures you achieve your most important KPIs efficiently.

  • Audience Research and Strategy:

    Acquire customers through impactful creatives. While social ad campaigns often rely on lookalike audiences and broad targeting, it's the creative content that effectively narrows down targeting to meet your objectives.

  • Ad Creation and Copywriting:

    Craft compelling ad copy that aligns with your brand messaging, developing engaging visuals and videos that drive conversions. We leverage impactful creatives to reach and engage your audience meaningfully.

  • Campaign Setup, Monitoring, and Optimization:

    Manage social campaigns across multiple platforms and regions. Continuous oversight and refinement ensure your ads deliver consistent results and adapt to changing market dynamics.

  • Advanced Product Performance Analysis & Segmentation:

    Analyze product performance to make informed advertising decisions. Identify top-performing print and packaging solutions, refine inventory focus, and drive profit by capitalizing on proven winners.

  • Product Feed Optimization:

    Ensure your product feeds are accurate, complete, and optimized with detailed attributes such as sizes, finishes, and materials. Help customers easily find the exact print and packaging products they need.

  • Compliance Management:

    Meet all platform requirements to maintain full visibility. Prevent disapprovals that can limit sales opportunities by adhering to Google Merchant Center and Meta Ads standards.

  • Error Resolution:

    Identify and fix feed errors quickly, ensuring uninterrupted product visibility and preventing loss of revenue opportunities due to technical issues.

  • Price & Stock Level Monitoring:

    Monitor your product prices and stock levels to ensure competitiveness and availability. Avoid out-of-stock products and missed sales by keeping inventory data up-to-date.

  • Feed Performance Analysis:

    Analyze your product feed's performance to optimize listings and improve ROI. Make data-driven decisions that enhance your return on investment through better product presentation and targeting.

  • Real-Time Reporting Dashboards:

    Access unified and streamlined reporting via Looker Studio for real-time data access. Gain data visualization across segments and channels to stay informed instantly about your campaign performance.

  • Analysis & Insights:

    Move beyond raw metrics. We interpret trends, identify root causes, and provide clear action items to improve performance, ensuring your marketing strategies are always data-driven.

  • E-commerce Platform and Funnel Analytics:

    Analyze product views, add-to-carts, checkout starts, and purchases to optimize your sales funnel. Enhance user experience and boost conversion rates by understanding customer behavior.

  • First-Party Attribution Reporting:

    Use first-party attribution software beyond GA4 for precise reporting. Understand what’s truly driving new customer acquisition and sales, providing accurate insights beyond siloed ad platforms.

  • Product Performance Analytics:

    Gain insights into top-performing print and packaging products, enabling you to focus on high-profit items. Make informed advertising decisions to maximize profitability and sustain growth.

  • Creative Strategy:

    Conduct customer, product, and competitor research to develop creative angles and new performance creative assets that resonate with your target audience in the print and packaging industry.

  • Ad Copywriting:

    Craft compelling, on-brand ad copy that motivates customers to engage and convert. Highlight your unique offerings, customization options, and quality to drive interest and sales.

  • Image Assets:

    Create impactful image ads with variations to test different headlines and appeals. Tailor visuals to highlight product benefits, customization features, and quality to attract diverse customer audiences.

  • Video Assets:

    Produce engaging video content that demonstrates product usage, customization processes, and overall benefits. Increase trust and conversions by showcasing the quality and versatility of your print and packaging solutions.

  • Scalable Creative Production:

    Scale creative assets to meet your needs efficiently. Maintain consistent branding across all platforms while optimizing performance to maximize your marketing budget.

  • Conversion Tracking Strategy:

    Define and measure what “truth” means for your brand. Ensure your data accurately reflects customer interactions for precise insights and informed decision-making.

  • Web-Based and Server-Side Tracking Setup:

    Set up robust tracking for platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, Pinterest Ads, GA4, and more. Capture the entire customer journey from product discovery to purchase.

  • Tracking Audit and Testing:

    Identify issues and perform test orders to ensure tracking accuracy. Rely on reliable data to make informed decisions, avoiding costly mistakes and enhancing campaign performance.

  • Google Tag Manager (GTM) Migration:

    Streamline tracking with GTM. Centralize and simplify your tech stack for improved efficiency and data consistency across all marketing channels.

  • Advanced Tracking for Non-Standard Setups:

    Handle complex tracking requirements with advanced scripts and DOM listening. Ensure comprehensive, accurate tracking data to maintain full compliance and data integrity.

  • Technical SEO Audit:

    Perform a comprehensive technical audit to identify and fix issues affecting your site's performance. Ensure search engines can crawl and index your site effectively, increasing organic visibility.

  • Keyword Research & Strategy:

    Identify high-value, print and packaging-related keywords. Optimize your content to rank higher in search results and attract qualified organic traffic through relevant and strategic keyword use.

  • On-Page Optimization:

    Optimize website elements like meta tags, headings, and content structure to improve relevance and user experience. Enhance your visibility in search engine rankings by refining on-page SEO factors.

  • Content Creation & Optimization:

    Develop and refine engaging content that resonates with your audience and aligns with search intent. Position your brand as an industry authority through valuable, print and packaging-focused content.

  • Link Building & Off-Page SEO:

    Implement strategic link-building campaigns to increase your site's authority and trustworthiness. Drive more organic traffic and improve search rankings through effective off-page SEO tactics.

  • E-commerce Site Audit & Analysis:

    Perform comprehensive audits of your print and packaging e-commerce site to identify areas hindering conversions, such as complex navigation or inadequate product information. Implement actionable solutions to enhance user experience and increase sales.

  • Fitment Data Optimization:

    Clearly present product details like specifications, materials, and customization options. Ensure customers find the right products quickly to reduce cart abandonment and boost conversion rates.

  • A/B Testing & Experimentation:

    Design and implement A/B tests on product pages, calls to action, and checkout processes specific to the print and packaging industry. Identify what resonates best with your customers, optimizing for higher conversions over time.

  • Personalized Shopping Experience:

    Enhance your site with personalized product recommendations based on customer behavior and business needs. Keep shoppers engaged, encourage upsells, and boost satisfaction through tailored experiences.

  • Streamlined Checkout & Payment Options:

    Simplify the checkout process by offering multiple payment methods, guest checkout options, and transparent shipping information. Reduce cart abandonment and improve the overall buying experience for your customers.

SALES MODEL SEGMENTS

Supporting Manufacturers, Retailers, and Branding Specialists

Inefficient Ad Spend on Low-Margin Products

We create targeted campaigns that highlight your high-margin products and eco-friendly lines, ensuring your ad budget is allocated to the most profitable areas, reducing wasteful spending on low-margin items.

Complex Product Catalog Management

Our expertise in product feed optimization ensures your extensive catalog is organized with clear naming conventions and attributes, making it easier to promote through Google Shopping and Meta Ads, enhancing product discoverability.

Limited Insight into ROI and Performance Metrics

We implement comprehensive tracking systems that monitor ROI by product type, providing you with actionable insights to recalibrate your marketing strategies and maximize profitability.

Overwhelming Product Variety Leading to Low Conversion Rates

We categorize your products by use case and profit margin, creating highly targeted ads that guide customers directly to the products they need, reducing drop-off rates and increasing conversions

Seasonal Demand Fluctuations Affecting Sales Stability.

Our flexible, time-bound advertising campaigns align with your peak seasons and events. Coupled with predictive analytics, we help you anticipate demand spikes and adjust your marketing efforts accordingly to maintain sales stability.

Inconsistent Brand Messaging Across Multiple Channels

We manage your paid ads and visual content to ensure consistent branding across all platforms, strengthening your brand identity and building trust with your customers through cohesive messaging.

High Resource Demand for Creating Engaging Visual Content

Our team enhances your product visuals and incorporates user-generated content, creating authentic and engaging ads that capture attention without overburdening your resources.

Difficulty Showcasing Customization Capabilities Online

We optimize your eCommerce platform to showcase your customization features effectively. Our dynamic product feeds highlight personalization options in ads, attracting customers seeking tailored solutions.

Underutilized Data Limiting Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) Optimization

By implementing advanced tracking and segmented advertising strategies, we target both one-time buyers and high-value repeat customers. Our regular reports provide insights to enhance customer retention and maximize LTV.

our expertise

We are certified paid ads & analytics specialists

With extensive experience in the print, branding, and packaging industry, our team is equipped to handle the unique challenges of your market. From managing complex product feeds to crafting visually compelling ad creatives, we ensure your brand stands out and achieves sustainable growth.

“SCUBE created an excellent strategy that enabled Brandable Box to reach a 2x return on ad spend within four months - beyond faster than expected. In an already competitive environment, SCUBE helped drive high-quality conversions in the custom box space. SCUBE delivered detailed plans, analysis and results consistently over the last four months.“

Derrick Jaros
General Manager, Brandable Box
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If you're a print, branding, or packaging e-commerce business facing challenges with growth, profitability, or customer acquisition, request a free strategy plan today. Our team will analyze your ad accounts, product feeds, and analytics to create a tailored plan designed to meet your goals.

We’ll then meet over a video call, and you’ll walk away with:

  • clear KPIs
  • campaign insights
  • 90-day roadmap

After the strategy plan, if you feel confident in our ability to help you achieve your goals, we’ll present a customized proposal to move forward.

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