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Farah Balkis Entrepreneurship Rocket ROI
Farah Balkis Entrepreneurship Rocket ROI
Farah Balkis
Carleton University
Rocket ROI
Rowland Few
March 2, 2022
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
References ......................................................................................................................... 15
Appendices ........................................................................................................................ 17
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Introduction
The world today has come to a point where thousands of businesses form every year.
There are online entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, small business owners, and CEOs of big
firms. However, your business needs to remain unique as the market is highly unpredictable and
competitive. Rocket ROI is an independent Barcelona-based firm that provides digital marketing
services to help businesses flourish and succeed. After weeks of extensive research, I decided
that Rocket ROI is a credible start-up business for me to analyze and provide a detailed case
analysis about. Not only is it founded in my home country, Spain, but it is also the first Spanish
company to ever win a Google Award. Hence, it could be inferred that Rocket ROI has been
successful over the past couple of years. This company stood out to me because working in a
marketing firm is one of my life aspirations, and since the main objective of the company is to
develop marketing services for other firms, it will help me understand how customers get to
know the value of the products and their usage. Additionally, it is a growing company with lots
of vision and entrepreneurial spirit that directly impacts and shapes the products we use every
day.
Market Attractiveness
The term market attractiveness is used to refer to the market size, the growth rate of the market,
the capacity of the industry, and competition. To do so, a PESTLE analysis has been conducted
to explain the dimensions of the market the firm is operating in (Appendix 1). Due to the
advancement of the Internet and new technology, digital marketing in Spain has evolved
immensely. Although the recession hurt the market since fewer companies spent money on
digital advertising and marketing firms, they recovered from the downfall, and marketing
expenditure has been booming ever since 2013. Digital marketing has affected the marketing mix
as it replaced newspapers and cannibalized traditional marketing methods such as magazines,
and print media. There has been a 52% increase in the share of mobile in digital ad spend in
Spain, and a 1.63bn EUR Social media ad spend (Statista, 2022). 96% of the Spanish population
are Internet users (Statista, 2021) so we can determine that Internet usage frequency among
individuals has increased over the past couple of years due to the high penetration of smart and
mobile phones in Spain. Furthermore, Barcelona and Madrid are two cities with rich business
culture climates, so it is favorable to start a new business in the digital market industry over
there. Many European corporations are drawn to the Spanish digital marketing industry and have
decided to set up shop in the country as a result of the sector’s rapid digital advancement. Since
there is an increased demand for these services, this makes Spain one of the leading countries in
the world with an operational competitive market. Additionally, over the years, investment and
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venture capital have increased in the digital sector stratospherically. To attract new customers
and gain profit, SMEs are an important factor to consider for new startup businesses as they
bring value to their communities through job creation and industrialization skills.
Industry attractiveness
Many companies are hiring digital marketing services agencies as they are starting to employ
social media more often and embrace the change in innovation. This industry is booming, with
high rates in venture capital, which is the reason why numerous companies are competing in this
highly competitive market. The Porter Five Forces model is a useful tool to have in your
business toolbox to do a competitive analysis of your digital business environment. It is
important to ensure your business has low competition, steady growth rates, and differentiation
in your brand. Rocket ROI has a high threat of new entrants, moderate bargaining power of
suppliers and buyers, high risk of substitution, and a high rivalry among existing competitors
(Appendix 2).
Industry competition
As previously noted, the digital marketing sector is flourishing even though it isn’t referred to as
a blue ocean strategy where there is no competition or very little competition. More and more
businesses are entering this field, as demonstrated by Whisbi, a Barcelona-based start-up that
provides similar services to Rocket ROI. Whisbi has a long history of success with automobile
makers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and Fiat, as well as Vodafone and Iberdrola. Even though
many companies are being founded in Madrid and Barcelona, European digital marketing
agencies are viewed as a threat because multinational organizations would prefer to hire
European firms rather than national ones.
Threat of substitution
The most serious concern around this threat is if the corporation performs its digital marketing
activities rather than employing an agency like Rocket ROI to do so. The cost, availability, and
difficulty of switching, as well as the perception of quality degradation in switching and the level
of differentiation with a product to encourage shifting, are all factors to consider in the danger of
replacements.
annual reports. Rocket ROI needs to know about your accounts and past information, as well as
your priorities so that you can get a better understanding of how the job should be completed.
According to the company’s website, the team "puts themselves in their client’s shoes,"
"understands how people think and act," and "designs successful interfaces" to help them achieve
their business goals. The organization then employs its methodology, which is a multi-touch-
point structure. In other words, the digital marketing services firm has created their scientific
analyses, optimization algorithms based on profitability criteria, as well as proprietary
developments that achieve the highest profitability in Google Adwords, Facebook Ads, Bing,
Amazon Ads, and Doubleclick. Because the company developed its unique user interface and
tools, it will be extremely difficult for other companies to produce the same service, enhancing
its capacity to compete.
Industry Factors
The first factor that enables success in a business is the industry and how it operates. Companies
in the digital marketing industry must engage in customer connections since the company needs
to meet the client's goals and interests efficiently. Furthermore, because this is a technical firm,
the tools utilized to create ads and the methods by which the customer will be communicated
must be recent.
Environmental Factors
This component encompasses the macroenvironmental factors on Rocket ROI that are discussed
more thoroughly in the PESTLE analysis which include capturing more attention to corporate
environment services and increasing emphasis on sustainable business strategies. Clients and
customers engage in Rocket Roi because it has a good selection of products portfolio, exciting
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variety, and a personal brand portfolio, all of which are backed up by customer pleasure. It is
apparent that the CEOs and management teams are not only goal-oriented but also intelligent
entrepreneurs.
Strategic Factors
Rocket ROI will be classified as a low-volume, high-cost producer because it does not benefit
from economies of scale to reduce the cost of its services. Although we don't have any
information on how much money its clients spend, we may assume it's a significant amount
given how significant it is to reach many people.
Temporal Factors
Demographic shifts must also be considered by the company. Take, for example, the use of
social media, which has seen a significant increase in its user base in recent years. As a result,
Rocket ROI must determine which media will bring in the newest clients for its business appeal.
marketing agency was nominated because it has managed €50 million in investment.
Furthermore, after reaching 50 employees and €3 million in revenue, the startup's three partners
decided to form a new company called Spaceboost. It's a ‘spin-off' of the agency that hasn't yet
been officially split. 'The same technology is used, but Spaceboost is more stable and has a lot of
internationalization potential,' according to N. Rodés. The key distinction between the two
organizations is that Rocket ROI is a marketing agency that manages customers' accounts,
therefore it is exclusively in charge of high-cost marketing campaigns. Spaceboost, on the other
hand, is a software that automates this procedure and can be used for free for advertising
campaigns that cost less than 1,000€ per month. The company faces challenges when trying to
carve out a niche in the digital marketing business, differentiate itself from competitors, gain a
competitive advantage through its tools and technology, as well as maintain close B2B
connections with its clients. Nevertheless, they are tackling those challenges by identifying their
target audience, running competitive analyses, and researching their competitors carefully.
concentrating on these enterprises as well since Rocket ROI might reach higher ranks soon and
become more well-known internationally. As a result, the agency's sales and benefits will
improve, allowing it to invest in better technology and equipment to carry out those operations
and, provide better services. Furthermore, word-of-mouth is important because if more
businesses are happy with the services Rocket ROI provides, additional businesses, including
competitors, will employ Rocket ROI to develop their advertising campaigns and get better
results. Being an entrepreneur is overall hard work and often requires lots of courage and
dedication since no business ever becomes successful without all the failures that follow it.
When first starting, Rocket ROI mentioned that understanding and focusing on the customer’s
experience is crucial for a company to thrive. Surrounding yourself with the best team to work
with is vital for a company to grow. To be an ideal entrepreneur, it is recommended to follow a
customer-focused approach. In addition, successful entrepreneurs devote a significant amount of
effort to researching and understanding their market. They obtain knowledge of the environment
in which they are about to embark. It's critical to concentrate on the challenges and possibilities
that the firm will face, as well as to pay special attention to the wants of your ideal client. Other
vital attributes for every entrepreneur, are putting in long hours, learning as a team, focusing on
clients/customers, having short-term goals, and lastly long-term goals. Most of the agency’s
success comes from the positive work atmosphere surrounding the employees which helps
improve their productivity and teamwork. The managers in Rocket ROI are very professional,
and they give the agency a positive and welcoming reputation. One of the employees on the team
oversees the website and it’s evident that it has been designed properly which is important as it
can help expand and leave a good impression on their customer base which will prosper their
brand identity. Thus, establishing good relationships with clients and businesses is what keeps
maintains customer loyalty and a good brand image.
both technical and demographic changes. Because the agency places a focus on client
relationships to achieve its goals, it's critical to comprehend and, if possible, anticipate cultural
and behavioral shifts. For example, increased use of social media will assist advertising agencies
because the scope of their reach will be greater; as a result, Rocket ROI's clients can gain from
this trend. Additionally, the company keeps capitalizing on expanding into new categories and
geographies by taking advantage of the behaviors adopted by most people during this pandemic.
Nowadays, most people work from home and this trend has a very high chance of continuity,
even after the pandemic is over. As such, this will be great for their online agency since people
are more active on social media nowadays and high target demographics are available for
advertising. The company is still working towards ensuring the total safety of both the associates
and the clients while running a profitable operation, which typically means increasing revenue
while limiting expenses.
Conclusions, covering key takeaways
Rocket ROI, a Barcelona-based independent agency that, according to its website,
"provides 360° digital marketing services to power the growth of other firms," is well-known as
one of the industry's most prominent start-ups. It has grown significantly throughout its
operations, as evidenced by the award it received last year, a Google Premier Partner Award in
Mobile Innovation. Its clients range from large corporations that prefer to use the internet over
traditional media to digital local businesses that entrust their digital marketing to RR. The firm
has created scientific measurement, analysis, and optimization algorithms that work according to
profitability criteria, own developments that reach the highest profitability in Google Adwords,
Facebook Ads, Bing, Amazon Ads, and Doubleclick, and, finally, personalized service in
strategy, management, and technical support, which is why it is chosen ahead of other companies
that provide the same services. The Barcelona-based firm has a long list of case triumphs,
including Allianz and Apartum, both of which have been mentioned previously. However,
because various elements must be examined, it is also important to evaluate the industry in which
the company operates. To begin with, the digital marketing market is rising as a result of
advances in technology and the rise of social media, which enable businesses to contact a larger
number of customers in new ways. Furthermore, because many start-ups find it prohibitively
expensive to approach their clientele, they outsource these services and employ another company
to develop their marketing campaigns, as was the case with Robin Collection, a well-known
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swimsuit brand. The company increased brand awareness on social media, which is an important
component to consider when starting a sales campaign. Even though technology and social
media are effective tools for growing a business, using them has the disadvantage of allowing
many other enterprises to copy Rocket ROI's business model. However, the digital marketing
services firm has a competitive advantage over other businesses. Finally, given that the company
operates in six other nations, it would be critical to drive the company to higher growth,
obtaining the greatest number of consumers, and, as a result, bigger revenues for investing in
new technologies and improving its services.
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spain/#dossierKeyfigures
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Appendices
P o Government policy
Political o Political stability
o Labor law
o Global influence
Industry Environmental
Types of CSFs
Strategic Temporal