Five years building a bright financial future for ACEC Retirement Trust

This unique wealth management and retirement plan is available exclusively to firms who are members of the ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies). Our 5-year branding and integrated marketing program built corporate membership – and bright futures.

Differentiation and urgency

How do you create urgency for firms to switch 401(k) plans when all providers seem alike? Our strategy: address key issues (winning the war for talent), fears (cyberattack), and value (investment clout for smaller firms). And, promote differentiators that boost retention and productivity, like personal financial advisors and financial wellness dashboards for all employees.

The website

The website targeted plan sponsors (management and HR at engineering companies), also featuring special pages for employees about compelling benefits that are also good for employers since they increase plan participation and loyalty

Videos

We developed a lighthearted and provocative style for outreach communications, while “destination” videos and testimonials built credibility

Corporate Video

Promotional Videos

Testimonial Videos

Print Advertising

Our print campaign to engineering firms attracted attention and generated leads with quirky imagery and intriguing headlines, a fresh departure from typical financial services ads

Digital

Online banners and other digital ads got attention and click-through, linking to videos and webinar invites

Email

Online banners and other digital ads got attention and click-through, linking to videos and webinar invites

Website Informational Panels

The website was refreshed with new content, which we promoted to both current and prospective plan sponsors

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