We drive business for entrepreneurs and companies in transition through effective marketing, communication and public relations
Email us to see how we can drive business for you
About Us
Engine Innovations provides marketing, communication and public relations services for entrepreneurs and companies in transition. We are passionate about helping businesses increase revenue, succeed in new markets, grow to their full potential and maximize their full business value. We are in business because:
- We like to work with passionate people who have a vision, direction and a good story to tell
- We believe in adding measurable value with our work; we don’t believe in fads and neither do our clients
- We are passionate about what we do everyday
- Nothing is more satisfying than working hard to execute a well-designed strategy
While we work very hard to build a strong and profitable business, our definition of real success includes a meaningful commitment to the community in which we work and live. Thus, Engine Innovations commits to donating 5% of top-line revenue to nonprofits that serve the needs of children in Minnesota. We believe that community involvement should be baked into our business from the start, not just frosted on later.
Work hard, play hard and help where we can.
The Founder/Principal
"Launching Engine Innovations is a dream-come-true for me. I simply love my job."
James Delaney, Principal
612-720-7022
JDelaney@WeDriveBusiness.com
James, a native of Minneapolis, started his career at Putnam Investments in Boston, MA where he worked in Institutional Sales from 1996-2001. In 2001, he completed a 500-mile trek across Northern Spain before returning to Minnesota to continue his career in finance at U.S. Bank. James was VP of Institutional Business Development at U.S. Bank until 2008 when he left to launch Engine Innovations.
James is also involved in the community. He is co-founder of The LEAD Project, General Board member of the YMCA of Greater Minneapolis and founder of the Hamm Clinic Community Action Board. For more information about these organizations please see:
James enjoys sailing, history, local music and hates triathlons but does them anyway.
Our Services
We drive business for entrepreneurs and companies in transition through marketing, communication and public relations.
We provide:
- Marketing strategy and execution
- Communication materials
- Public Relations strategy and execution
- Media buying
- Branding (rebranding)
- Micro-site development
- Market research
- Lead generation strategy
- Milk and cookies, if you ask nicely
What is a company in transition?
A company in transition is one in which there is a distinct change in the company’s ownership or leadership. Every transition or milestone should be used as an opportunity to review marketing strategy and to reintroduce a company to the marketplace.
We help maximize value for business owners who wish to sell their company and we add value for business buyers by providing a new perspective on the company they have purchased.
Portfolio
Clients
We work with entrepreneurs and companies in transition to launch businesses and products or to offer new perspective for business owners who want to take their company to the next level.
Audience
- Entrepreneurs
- Business leaders
- Interim executives
- Investment Banks and Private Equity firms (M&A)
- Angel investors
- Business brokers
- Business services firms
Examples
- Create a sales, marketing and branding strategy for an online reservations system
- Create a marketing and PR strategy to help launch a new wealth management firm
- Develop service enhancements and marketing plan for an eco-friendly dry cleaner
- Design and execute a marketing strategy to attract qualified leads for a global sales team
- Redesign the strategy and marketing approach to attract partnerships for a 20 year-old organization in transition
Superball
This part of the site is where we engage you in the process of a little work and a little fun. Though, while we like to keep things interesting, we don’t believe in the see-saw between creativity and professionalism. You don’t have to wear a tattered baseball cap to be a force for innovative.
Learn more about Engine Innovations and to see how we can drive business for you
Meet Carl, the bad marketing ostrich
This part of the site is where we engage you in the process of a little work and a little fun. Though, while we like to keep things interesting, we don't believe in the see-saw between creativity and professionalism. You don't have to wear a tattered baseball cap to be a force for innovation.
Your mission is to identify Carl’s work and to submit a picture or web link to the item. Each month we’ll post them to our site for your review and vote. The monthly winner receives a $25 gift certificate to iTunes or Target.com.
At the end of the year we will announce the overall winner. This person will receive their very own Carl statuette and a fantastic prize.
Click here to email your submission
Contact
For more information about Engine Innovations, Inc. please contact us at:
Superball@WeDriveBusiness.com
If you are interested in bringing your A-Game to work every day:
Jobs@WeDriveBusiness.com
For media inquiries please email us at: Media@WeDriveBusiness.com
Or, contact us by phone at 612-720-7022
Click here to request more information via email
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