Madhav Kochunni Publisher. Storyteller. Writer. Designer. Developer. Storytelling By Design
SEE the BIG picture! If this is how your brochure, annual report, or magazine displays on a mobile device, then it’s time to rethink your design and publishing strategies. Engage your readers with a better user experience. Rethink your approach to design. Extend your corporate communications (pdf and print) with digital and responsive versions that look great on all devices. Catapult your content to a higher level of engagement and advertising revenue. Engage us. Advertisement Dear Marketers,
Storytelling By Design 3 At SITOSO, we ... ... double engagement for your corporate communications ... mind map, structure and design websites to engage audience ... increase subscribers and advertising revenue for your magazine You are wearing so many hats that you don’t find the time to take your communications to the next level. Your magazine subscription is dwindling. Advertising is a trickle. Readers are moving away. “I will tackle it as soon as this edition is put to bed,” you think. But it is the same story. You are busy with the writers, designers, editors, printers, and everything in between. Before you know it the opportunity is gone, work on the next issue is in full swing. Thoughts about digital transformation goes on the back burner. Then another advertiser drops out. Storytelling by Design What we do, we do well. We do content + design and package them well. We craft your stories. The corporate world may call it communications, messages, or marketing collateral. They may say it is a magazine, a brochure, a white paper, an annual report, a website, a landing page, a digital display, an eCommerce site, or a customer journey. It’s always about the story and taking your audience through that story. We present it well with the ideal combination of technology, layouts, colours, fonts, and design. This is our passion. What’s yours? Let us talk. Let us engage. Let us find the dots that represent your stories. Let us craft the stories and communicate the messages around your product and service that engage your customers, existing and potential ones. Is Your Audience Engaged? An Introduction Contents Advertiser SITOSO Introduction Case Studies Magazine: Word On The Street eCommerce website: GTOB (non-profit) Profile Madhav Kochunni Services Content Copywriting, In-depth Articles, Profiles of businesspeople Design + Development Magazines, Brochures, Annual Reports, Product Catalogs, Websites, eCommerce Sites, Marketing Automation, Backend Integration, Email Campaigns, Newsletters, Digital Displays
29.9.22 WORD ON THE STREET WORD ON THE STREET INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE CENTRE Reprinted with kind permission from: Use of multimedia in digital book Use of image gallery in digital book Responsive design options
Storytelling By Design 5 Word On The Street The study highlights increasing revenue and saving time Magazine: A Case Study What we did ... ... repurposed a print-only magazine to two digital versions ... increased engagement with multimedia elements and interactivity The case study is a snapshot of feature highlights - a digital (flip) book with multimedia and other features and a responsive version (limited content) with four main feature stories. The flip book version includes a Table Of Contents, Search Features, Adding Notes To Pages, Social Sharing, Tracking With Analytics, Custom Domain, Password Protection, Videos, Audio, and Animation. Digitizing Word On The Street magazine was a passion project. Over four weekends, many experiments went into creating two digital versions – a flip book and a responsive mobile version with unlimited scope to engage readers through multimedia content and interactive features. Responsive magazine By creating a responsive version of the magazine on a content management platform (CMS) such as WordPress opened up additional channels of revenue and engagement. Most CMSs integrate well with marketing and advertising campaign platforms, allowing drip content (teasers to capture emails) to generate leads and increase subscriptions. The publishers of the magazine can tweak content offerings based on data by embedding analytics code in both versions (flipbook and responsive) and tracking reader behaviour. Third-party or self-hosted advertising lets one offer different rate packages for subscriptions and advertising to maximize revenue. Features Interactive PDF elements Clean builds Build your publications including magazines, brochures, annual reports and more from the ground up and publish it for multiple mediums with existing workflows. Seamless workflows Incorporate existing processes, software and design skills to save time, money. Digital Versions
GTOB Workflow Requirements Phase One: Allow visitors to ... Visitor information 2 Login to find visitors' payment [historical] information online Book services online where devotees can select specific dates 2 Book outcalls for Priests with specific time and date Ability to book services for visitors who do not want to enter their personal information Phase Two See services online Talk about the software platforms for live telecast. Set up a video camera at the temple Design Phase One 23 Phase Two 3 Other 12 Develop 10 Testing 17 Implement Change management Training Launch Connection points Digital 12 Analytics Advertising Marketing Temple 1 Other temples 1 Personal connections Marketing Identify communities to target 16 Benefits 1 Run monthly reports Email listings Emailing Website Stories eCommerce Site
Storytelling By Design 7 Non-Profit eCommerce Site Doubled revenue in two years through multiple initiatives Website: A Case Study What we designed, developed, and implemented ... ... a complex online and offline catalog of services and products ... a service-based ecosystem catering to a large ethnic community ... automated and integrated backend processes with multiple channels As a non-profit, one of the primary requirements which dictated every decision was to keep expenses low. Complex eCommerce site The mind-map (opposite page; minimized) shows a complex eCommerce website. There are online services such as live streaming, booking and purchase of services online and offline, integrating multiple channels to backend payment and accounting systems, and more. Magazines We designed and launched Krishnaarchana, GTOB’s community magazine, that opened more revenue opportunities. Limited print editions are complemented by interactive and multimedia elements in the digital version. The magazine increased revenues by offering mulitiple advertising options. A supplement brochure advertising services, events, and courses is in the works. Features eCommerce website 100+ products and online services, courses, classes, talks, and more Magazine Print and digital magazines with multimedia features (video, audio podcasts, hyperlinks, QR codes) Integration, Automation Email Platform Integration, Point Of Sale, Accounting backend, Membership portal, Payment systems, Hosting, Updates, Maintenance, Live streaming Strategy The opportunity to advertise in multiple mediums - digital and print magazine and website - compounds the revenue Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton JANUARY 2023 krishnaarchana A 400- year old classical dance form KATHAKALI
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Storytelling By Design 9 What I do is ... ... to craft your corporate stories and communicate them efficiently ... save you time and money with innovative solutions for content delivery My rollercoaster career ride began in Bombay, India. The first part of the ride took me through the world of journalism and publishing, instilling in me the finer aspects of writing, editing, proofing, production, and conducting interviews. A few years later, I embarked on the second leg (advertising) as a copywriter, graphic designer, and creative director in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Two decades ago, I moved to Toronto, Canada. I worked in business systems analysis, web design and development, automating and integrating digital technologies, and strategies in sectors including non-profit, travel and insurance. Practical, budget-conscious technology solutions My assignments in diverse but inter-connected fields of publishing, advertising, digital marketing, and information technology have shaped my thinking, knowledge, and expertise. I am adept at connecting the dots and finding practical and budget-conscious solutions, implementing ideal workflows, and maintaining end-to-end processes. Madhav Kochunni Profile Three decades of experience in magazine publishing, advertising, marketing, and information technology has given me the insight to make the connections many fail to see. Skills Publisher Designer, Developer Storyteller, Copywriter Business Systems Analyst Content Copywriting, In-depth Articles, Profiles of businesspeople Design + Development Magazines, Brochures, Annual Reports, Product Catalogs, Websites, eCommerce Sites, Marketing Automation, Backend Integration, Email Campaigns, Newsletters, Digital Displays Madhav Kochunni Chief Creative Officer madhav@sitoso.com | www.sitoso.com
Conquest Vacations (Website design, marketing, maintenance) Revamped, customized and developed intranet web projects; Ensured editorial and graphics content met company specifications and guidelines; increased channels for advertising content. Designed and created the online version of Conquest Vacations magazines (summer and winter brochures, in-flight magazines). Managed web content. ChetIndia, CrisprBits, Vijay Chandru (Websites - wireframe, design, structure) Desgined and developed three WordPress websites from mind-mapping ideas, and wire-framing, to multimedia integration, and implementation. Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton (Strategy, taxonomy, design, development) Design, development, content creation and updates, maintenance of websites, hosting, and payment portals; eCommerce website based on WordPress and WooCommerce with multiple integrations (email, payment, accounting, point of sale system, and digital displays). Continues to manage multiple stakeholders, requirements, and timelines for two plus decades for a nonprofit with charity status. SimpleSolve (Strategy, taxonomy, design) Restructured and redesigned the website with new concepts and helped integrate the designs with HubSpot Diamond Partner (Blueoshan); managed the project with the client and development team at Blueoshan. Body Of Work Engagements
Storytelling By Design 11 Body Of Work Engagements Transamerica Life Canada (Business Systems Analyst, SharePoint Specialist, Digital Marketing Manager) Worked on various transformational projects as BSA and designer. Provided support to inter-departmental SharePoint sites; followed the SDLC process under waterfall and agile methodologies. Restructured and re-designed Transamerica’s corporate website increasing traffic by more than 50%. Led the digital transformation; digitized print publications to drive awareness and increase customer engagement; the marketing campaign resulted in an increased online brand presence and adoption. Created best practices and workflow for publishing digital content. Edited and designed Flash News, an IT quarterly publication. FujiElectric India (Strategy, taxonomy, design) Redesigned website with clear focus on the two main channels; led the project to manage the requirements, timelines, multiple stakeholders, and development team at Blueoshan. Writers Community of Durham Region (Website design, development, maintenance) Designed and developed website with integrations to payment portals and email marketing; currently managing and maintaining eCommerce website for a group of writers, authors, publishing agents. Other Magazines: Onlooker, BusinessWorld (India) Advertising: Advertising & Marketing Consultants (Dubai, UAE) It is always about the story. Your story. The story of how you came to be and the business you have developed over time. Together, let us breathe new life into your communications by rethinking its content and delivery. By designing immersive content, I craft and publish integrated solutions around engaging stories.
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