The Challenge

Problem

One of the unpredicted challenges that COVID-19 has thrown at manufacturers is that staffing has become a serious issue. It is forcing employers to become creative with how they market themselves to potential candidates.
In 2021 our client was approached by Honda to start a 3rd shift to fulfill their powder coating needs. Interested in the business and hungry for the opportunity, Technocoat had one problem… qualified employees.
● Finding qualified candidates
● Sharing Technocoat’s Story

Opportunity

That’s where we stepped in. When Technocoat came to us with their hiring issues, our team put together a unique strategy that played to their strengths as one of the top-tier powder coating companies in the world.

● Focus on the employee experience

● What it’s like to work at Technocoat

● Benefits and pay

The Solution

Strategy

The strategy we put into place for Technocoat was designed to pull on the emotions of
employees who are working for another business, but feel underutilized, underpaid, or
otherwise under-recognized at their current place of employment. Through strategic
marketing and advertising, we positioned Technocoat as THE powder coater to work in West
Michigan.
● Social media advertising
● Video production
● Copywriting
● Graphic Design
● Messaging

Execution:

With our strategy in place, the execution of this project fell together very nicely. Once all of
the marketing assets (video, graphics, copy, and ad accounts) were developed, we turned on
the ads and the rest is history. Applications started flooding in within hours. The client was
excited about the quality and quantity of applications.
● Massive influx of applications
● Impressive ad engagement
● Qualified applicants

The Results

Delivery

Since beginning the hiring project for Technocoat, we have seen more than 785 applicants show interest in the job postings. At the height of this campaign, Technocoat was receiving more than 200 applications a month. This example goes to show… if you partner with the right agency and have a solid work environment people will take notice and line up to work for you. It’s all about proper messaging and ad positioning.

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Say What?

“It was evident from the first meeting that the team understood manufacturing and were equipped to help us tell our story. The process was smooth and professional with a fantastic result. Updates and additional branding have been a breeze. Thank you New School!”

-Ross Vande Wege, President @ Technocoat

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