Content Partnerships

Focused partnerships for consistently great content and the results that follow.

Agile Execution

Our unique combination of points-based pricing and 90-day sprints make it easy to adjust and experiment so you can maximize results and stay ahead of the competition.

Goal-driven

Content marketing works best when it’s done in pursuit of a focused goal. From driving search traffic to expanding thought leadership, we align on goals early and execute accordingly.

No Mediocrity

Today’s online world is overflowing with mediocre content. Unlike a full-service agency, we’re laser focused on creating and publishing high-quality content that demands attention.

How It Works

Fuel your campaigns with the right content. Partner with Simple Strat as your reliable content marketing partner to build a plan based on your goals, create the content, and execute on a consistent basis. Designed for 90 day engagements or more.

  1. Choose a focus (below) or use our team to help you set the strategy
  2. Work with Simple Strat for the first 90 day sprint to lay a solid foundation and tackle quick wins
  3. Review results together and create a next 90 day action plan
  4. Execute the plan, with our team creating and publishing content reviewed by you
  5. Rinse and repeat every 90 days and watch your results build

 For one-off content projects, check out our à la carte content or content multiplication services.

Content Retainers by Goal Type

We tailor our content partnerships based on what you want to achieve. Explore our focused plans below or explore the content marketing blueprint if you need help deciding what approach will work best for your organization.

SEO

Consistently add search-optimized content to your blog to attract more prospective customers to your website.

Deliverables in first 90 days:

  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Optimization of existing content
  • Audience Research
  • Competitive Research
  • Content Partnership Research
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Blog Articles

Focus for future sprints:

  • Blog Articles
  • Pillar Pages
  • Internal Link Maintenance
  • Blog-Promoting Social Posts
  • Ongoing Editorial Planning
  • Backlink Building

Thought Leadership

Establish one or more key people as industry experts to benefit your brand’s authority and authenticity.

Deliverables in first 90 days:

  • Content Audit
  • Audience Research
  • Competitive Research
  • Content Partnership Research
  • Social Media Training
  • Editorial Calendar

Focus for future sprints:

  • Blog Articles
  • Guest Posts
  • Article Mentions
  • Podcast Placement
  • Social Media Posts
  • Ongoing Editorial Planning
  • Email Newsletter

LinkedIn Lead Gen

Generate quality leads from LinkedIn using content pieces that offer value and position your brand.

Deliverables in first 90 days:

  • Content Audit
  • Audience Research
  • Competitive Research
  • Lead Follow-Up Planning
  • 1st Content Asset
  • 1st Advertising Campaign

Focus for future sprints:

  • New Campaigns
  • Monitor & Optimize Campaigns
  • New Content Assets
  • Nurturing Emails

Podcast Production

You record the episodes and we handle all the behind-the-scenes work to grow your audience.

Deliverables in first 90 days:

  • Audit Any Existing Episodes
  • Audience Research
  • Competitive Research
  • Set Up Publishing Channels

Focus for future sprints:

  • Episode Editing
  • Episode Publishing
  • Social Posts
  • Emails
  • Repurposed Blog Posts
  • Guest Sourcing

Not sure what you should be focusing on?

Introducing the Simple Strat Blueprint

If you’re looking for some more strategic guidance, a Content Marketing Blueprint is the perfect place to start.

We’ll analyze marketing efforts, what’s working for the competition, and determine the content your audience wants most. With this information, you’ll get a customized roadmap for your content marketing strategy. We when execute that strategy with a focused partnership over a recurring series of agile 90-day sprints.

Investment: $10,000 | 6-8 Week Turnaround

Simple Strat Blueprint

Pricing

In each 90-day sprint, you’ll get a block of points based on the size of your flat monthly rate. Points are allocated to services that align with your goal. This provides you with greater flexibility and transparency, giving you a recap of how points are used each sprint and the ability to shift if needed. Plus, no long-term contracts means never being locked into something you can’t change.
BASIC
STANDARD
ADVANCED
$4,000/mo
$8,000/mo
$12,000/mo
Best For

Small organizations with incremental goals or marketing teams that need some extra capacity.

Organizations that want to achieve their goals more quickly and truly extend their marketing team.

Organizations with large goals and/or multiple focuses that want to move very quickly.

Points In Each 90-Day Sprint
80
160
240
Online Client Center
Included
Included
Included
Strategic Sprint Planning Sessions
Every 90 Days
Every 90 Days
Every 90 Days
Results Reporting
Live HubSpot Dashboard
Live HubSpot Dashboard
Live HubSpot Dashboard
Status Update Emails
Every-Other Week
Weekly
Weekly
Check-In Calls
Every-Other Week
Weekly
Weekly
Example of Scope for 1 Sprint
  • 6 Articles
  • 1 Pillar Page
  • 20 Social Posts
  • Editorial Planning
  • Internal Link Maintenance
  • 12 Articles
  • 1 Pillar Page
  • 50 Social Posts
  • Editorial Planning
  • Internal Link Maintenance
  • Backlink Building
  • 20 Articles
  • 1 Pillar Page
  • 75 Social Posts
  • Editorial Planning
  • Internal Link Maintenance
  • Backlink building
GUIDE
$2,750

Best for teams that want to set up HubSpot themselves with hands-on guidance.

HubSpot Buyer’s Journey Workshop Included
Kickoff Call Included
5 Training/Consulting Sessions
5 Implementation Hours
Estimated Time to Begin Using HubSpot: 30 Days
Estimated Time for Full Onboarding: 90 Days
ASSIST
$5,100

Best for teams that want to share the work of setting up HubSpot and/or have multiple hubs.

HubSpot Buyer’s Journey Workshop Included
Kickoff Call Included
7 Training/Consulting Sessions
20 Implementation Hours
Estimated Time to Begin Using HubSpot: 30 Days
Estimated Time for Full Onboarding: 90 Days
DEPLOY
$9,500

Best for teams that prefer to have us set everything up, have advanced integration needs, and/or have the full professional suite.

HubSpot Buyer’s Journey Workshop Included
Kickoff Call Included
10 Training/Consulting Sessions
50 Implementation Hours
Estimated Time to Begin Using HubSpot: 30 Days
Estimated Time for Full Onboarding: 90 Days

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