Marketing Consultant · Strategy
Vivid Marketing offers Marketing Strategy Consulting in Surrey, BC. We help you define your target customers, choose the right channels, set a realistic budget split and plan campaigns, then give you a written strategy your team or ours can follow. It suits businesses planning a launch, a new year or a new market. Start with a free analysis.
Marketing Strategy Consulting is the planning side of our Surrey marketing consultant services. It answers the questions that come before any ad or post: who you are trying to reach, where they are, and what you want them to do.
What does Marketing Strategy Consulting include?
Marketing Strategy Consulting turns your business goals into a plan you can act on. We work through research, positioning and channel choices with you, and the result is a document you can use for months, not a slide deck that sits in a folder.
- Clear goals tied to business outcomes such as calls, bookings, quotes or sales
- Customer profiles based on who actually buys from you
- Market and competitor research for your service area
- A channel plan covering search, social, ads, email and your website
- A budget split between channels, with the reasoning behind it
- A campaign calendar and the measures you will use to judge progress
If you would rather have Vivid Marketing build and carry out the plan, our Digital Marketing Strategy service covers both planning and execution.
How we build a strategy around your customers
A good strategy starts with the customer, not the channel. We ask who buys from you, why they choose you, what they search for and how long they take to decide. A homeowner with a burst pipe acts in minutes. A family choosing a dental clinic or a buyer choosing a realtor may compare options for weeks.
That buying cycle shapes the plan. Fast, urgent needs lean on search and Google Maps visibility. Longer decisions need content, social proof and follow-up over time. Most businesses need a mix, and the strategy sets the balance.
We also look at language and culture. Surrey is a multilingual market where Punjabi is widely spoken alongside English, so for some businesses the plan includes second-language ads or landing pages.
Which channels belong in a Surrey marketing strategy?
The right channels depend on how your customers look for you. The table shows how we think about the main options when planning.
| Channel | When it usually fits |
|---|---|
| Google Search and Maps | People search for your service when they need it, often with “near me” or a city name |
| Google Ads | You need inquiries sooner while organic visibility builds, or you sell high-value services |
| Facebook and Instagram | Your offer is visual, local or community-driven, or you need to reach people before they search |
| Email and SMS | You have past customers or leads to follow up with, with consent under CASL |
| Website and landing pages | Every channel sends people here, so it has to load fast and make contacting you easy |
For deeper planning on a single channel, we can bring in Google Ads & PPC Consulting or Social Media Marketing Consulting as part of the engagement.
Our marketing strategy consulting process
- 1
Free analysis
We look at your current website, search presence and visible marketing to see where you are starting from.
- 2
Goals workshop
We agree on what success means for the next period, such as more quote requests from Cloverdale or more bookings in South Surrey.
- 3
Research
We study your customers, local competitors and search demand for your services in your service area.
- 4
Draft strategy
We write the plan: audience, message, channels, budget split, calendar and measures.
- 5
Review together
We walk you through it, answer questions and adjust it to fit your team, time and budget.
- 6
Check-ins
If you choose ongoing advice, we review results with you and update the plan as you learn what works.
Planning for local geography and seasons
Surrey has six communities, and each has its own customer base. A business in Guildford may draw from a different area than one on Highway 10 in Cloverdale. Your strategy should reflect where your customers actually live and travel, including corridors like King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway.
We also plan around your busy and slow months. Trades, restaurants and retailers often have clear seasons, and the budget and message can shift with them instead of staying flat all year.
A strategy is a starting point. We recommend reviewing it against real results and adjusting it, rather than following it unchanged for a full year.
Strategy support in Surrey, the Lower Mainland and Canada-wide
Planning sessions often work well face to face, and Surrey clients can meet us at our 152 Street office in Newton. We also work with businesses in Langley, Delta, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam and other Lower Mainland cities.
Businesses in other provinces work with us by video call and shared documents. To get started from anywhere, request your free analysis.
During my entire career, I have hired and tried many different Marketing Agencies but had best experience working with Tejas and his Team. They made the whole process really simple for me, which allowed me to focus more on my day-to-day activities. They helped generate and convert lots of online leads into conversions – using their system alone is worth hiring them! I can't recommend them enough.
Mathan MarkanduVivid Marketing clientFrequently asked questions
How much does marketing strategy consulting cost?
Cost depends on the size of your business, how many locations or markets the plan covers, how much research is needed and whether you want ongoing check-ins. A single-location service business needs less research than a company entering several markets. Request the free analysis and we will recommend a scope and give you a quote.
What is the difference between marketing strategy consulting and digital marketing consulting?
Marketing Strategy Consulting is forward-looking: it plans who to target, which channels to use and how to split your budget. Digital Marketing Consulting starts by reviewing what you already run and fixing what is not working. Many businesses with existing campaigns start with a review, while new businesses or new markets often start with strategy.
Will the strategy tell me how much to spend on ads?
Yes, the plan includes a recommended budget split between channels and explains why. We separate ad spend, which goes to platforms such as Google or Meta, from any management fees if you hire someone to run campaigns. We base our advice on your goals and what you can afford, and we do not promise a set return.
How long does it take to build a strategy?
It depends on how much research is involved and how quickly we can meet with you and get access to your data. A focused plan for one location is quicker than a plan covering several services or markets. We agree on a timeline with you at the start so you know when to expect the draft.
Can my in-house team carry out the strategy?
Yes. The strategy is written so your team can follow it, with clear priorities and measures. If parts need skills your team does not have, such as Google Ads setup or website changes, Vivid Marketing can handle those pieces while your team does the rest.
Do you create strategies for businesses outside Surrey?
Yes. We work with businesses across the Lower Mainland and remotely with clients anywhere in Canada. The research is adjusted to your own service area, competitors and customers, so the plan fits your market rather than Surrey’s. Remote planning sessions happen by video call.
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- (778) 488-5585
- contact@govividmarketing.com
- Vivid Marketing, 6678 152 St Unit 205, Surrey, BC V3S 3L4
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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