The Terzian Philosophy of Successful & Credible
Marketing
by Carl R. Terzian
Admittedly, there are numerous firms which are
competent and offer effective marketing assistance. Why, then, Carl
Terzian Associates?
Experienced talent is one reason. Management has been
intimately involved in the creation, execution and evaluation of
successful public relations/marketing programs for some of America’s
foremost companies.
That philosophy is carried through to the firm’s
approach to achieving maximum visibility for a client in a natural,
uncontrived manner. Through this philosophy, high client credibility is
achieved which, in turn, allows the value of the offered product or
service to seek its own level of acceptance by a discriminating
audience.
Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, service
organizations, financial institutions, political leaders, industry trade
groups, sports marketing companies, and product corporations all uncover
a common denominator in dealing with Carl Terzian Associates.
Unlike many other firms, Carl Terzian Associates
offers just one method by which it is compensated for its professional
services: a single, comprehensive monthly retainer based on the number
of hours and depth of assignment required to successfully execute the
program as well as the level of personnel required at each stage of the
continuing effort. Essentially, clients pay only for the time directly
spent on the account and the expertise required to accomplish each task.
There are no markups, commissions, percentages or
other methods of added compensation.
All previously approved and out-of-pocket expenses
are charged to clients at cost on a monthly basis. Retainers and
performance of the firm are reviewed at least semi-annually.
Full-Service Agency Support & Counsel
The firm’s media services department retains the
exclusive responsibility of serving as the liaison with local, regional
and national news media. This day-to-day relationship has resulted in
extensive print and electronic media coverage in every conceivable
market.
At the onset of a relationship, CTA initiates the
program planning by gathering information, including a clear definition
of marketing goals, by identifying the client’s image and positioning
relative to the competition; targeting primary and secondary audiences,
and analyzing of corporate and industry issues and influences. Only then
does the agency begin to prepare a specific public relations and
marketing plan.