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Care-A-Lot Pet Supply has been a longtime client of Ciniva. Since the beginning of our relationship, they have grown from a warehouse in Diamond Springs to 4 locations in Virginia and North Carolina. We have also aided them in building a robust online offering of high-quality pet supplies. Our partnership serves to develop marketing campaigns as well as maintain and improve their ecommerce website.
We've built several campaigns to encompass the mission and goal of the Care-A-Lot Pets brand. Each person, item, and service that represents this brand in marketing campaigns are chosen because of their affinity to offer quality service with love. Through launch, we have been able to continue to convey that Care-A-Lot Pets is more than a store, it's a neighborhood resource who is focused on pets, not profits.
+30%
Increase in service bookings
+374%
Increase in sales & conversions
255K
Ecommerce products sold
Creating A Campaign
Care-A-Lot needed new marketing options to attract customers. We created a comprehensive video strategy to drive results & sales.
A signature campaign to drive market exposure & branding efforts
There are many options out there for pet supplies but Care-A-Lot has always maintained their mission of offering high quality pet supplies and products for pet owners. For this campaign, we went back to the root mission of Care-A-Lot Pets. Everything from selection of foods, treats, grooming services, and training were all carefully selected. Team members were selected because of their caring nature, and it shows.
Ciniva utilized professional voiceovers and energetic motion graphics to share the various offerings of Care-A-Lot Pet Supply and Care-A-Lot Pet Resorts. The versatile motto "Because We Care" has been running as the foundation of our ads, and is used in all print, video, stills, advertising, and social media posts. The success of the campaign still continues to this day.
Driving new customers to the site through digital ads
Our initial strategy started with optimizing and restructuring their Google Ads account to give us the best opportunity for success. We began with in-depth keywords research and historical search terms analysis, categories, and product performance. Then, we built and segmented their Google Shopping Ads campaigns and structured them in a way that allowed for better bid and budget management.
Just after a few months, we saw a substantial increase in return on ad spend (ROAS) and online sales. To keep the momentum going, we expanded our strategy to social media, and SEO to grow their brand presence across the digital space and extend their market reach. The variety of ads and the playful animations have resulted in increased in-store visits, online sales, and attendance at various events throughout the year, pending each campaign objective.
Opening opportunities in all seasons
Care-A-Lot Pets has other initiatives outside of ecommerce. The Care-A-Lot Charitable Foundation assists local shelters and rescue animals in the Hampton Roads area, and the holidays present an amazing opportunity to bring their efforts to the forefront. In order to create awareness about the needs of local shelters, we produced a video campaign to spread the word. It's a simple message: donate gifts for animals that are awaiting adoption in local shelters.
From concept to execution: A look at the process
Ciniva worked with the team at Care-A-Lot to better understand their customers, their dynamics, potential obstacles, and their desire to grow their business. Through careful planning, we proposed numerous directions for possible videos and advertisements. We began by creating storyboards and initial scripts for their team to review and approve. Following the approval of their decision makers, our team got to work with selecting the voiceover talent and coordinating with the production studio to shoot all live video work for the spot. Once we received voiceovers, our talented illustrators got to work on all of the motion graphic animations, music and sound effects. Finally, we worked with the Care-A-Lot team to deliver the final cuts and launch the campaign.
Growing online orders
Continuing & building upon the progress we made, we focused on expanding internet-based business
Delivered to Your Door
Home delivery service has become a year-round cornerstone of Care-A-Lot’s marketing strategy—and a vital part of its business growth in recent years. Building on the success of the "Because We Care" brand campaign, we brought that same spirit of care into the digital space with targeted ads that highlight the heart of the local delivery experience. The goal of the video spot was simple: showcase genuine local love. Featuring real employees, loyal customers, and their pets, the creative keeps Care-A-Lot top-of-mind for viewers as they shop online.
Marketing transitions & transformations during COVID
On the Care-A-Lot Pets website, we quickly enhanced the customer checkout experience by integrating curbside pickup options and advanced store selection tools. These updates made it easier than ever for shoppers to choose their preferred location and pickup method, adding flexibility and convenience to every purchase. Through targeted promotions, we successfully raised awareness of these new shopping services, making it simple for pet owners across the Hampton Roads area to access high-quality products in the way that best suited their needs—whether in-store, curbside, or online.
An eCommerce Presence
Updating and maintaining the website has always been a primary focus. Along the way, we've ensured things work smoothly and efficiently.
Determining pain points on a large ecommerce platform
Ciniva sees every website as an ever-evolving part of any business. Using robust user analytics, over time we are able to build a picture of what works on a site and what needs work. We regularly assessed Care-A-Lot Pet's website for these pain points and produced several audit documents to review with the Care-A-Lot management team. Through careful discussion, we created an action item and wish list and spent the following months working to improve the site.
Increasing conversions at a critical step in the user journey
Care-A-Lot's existing checkout process was a problem area that needed attention. Its "put it all on the page" approach was overwhelming and confusing. Users could potentially exit checkout by accident by clicking on unrelated navigation links. It also did not ease the customer through checkout in a logical manner. Ciniva lead a completely custom overhaul by using industry best practices and data from leading ecommerce sites to inform decision making. The result was a vastly improved experience for the customer.