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Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) |
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Description of Advantage Solutions Inc's Business Segments
Advantage Solutions Inc. operates within two main segments: Sales and Marketing Solutions and Advantage Solutions. Each segment encompasses a diverse array of products and services aimed at enhancing the marketing and sales efforts of their clients, which primarily include retailers and manufacturers across various industries. Below is an extensive description of these segments, along with the various products and services offered by the company.
Segments
1. Sales and Marketing Solutions This segment is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of marketing and sales services that drive growth and enhance brand visibility for clients. Its services include:
- Headquarter Sales: Advantage Solutions acts as a liaison at the corporate level, ensuring proper representation and execution of clients products within major retail chains. This service is crucial for strategic negotiations and relationship management with key retail partners.
- Retail Selling: The company provides support through dedicated retail selling teams who engage directly with store personnel and management. This includes overseeing merchandising, promotional activities, and establishing effective product displays to boost sales.
- Retail Merchandising: This service involves the management of merchandising plans from inception to execution. Advantage Solutions collaborates closely with clients to ensure that in-store presentations align with brand standards and actively drive customer engagement.
- Shopper Marketing: By analyzing consumer behaviors and trends, Advantage Solutions crafts tailored marketing initiatives that resonate with shoppers. The result is more personalized campaigns that effectively increase brand loyalty and conversion rates.
- Digital Solutions: The company assists clients in developing robust online marketing strategies, focusing on increasing digital presence and optimizing social media campaigns. This aspect includes leveraging data analytics to better understand and target consumer demographics.
- Experiential/Event Marketing: Advantage Solutions designs and executes engaging brand experiences that target consumers in dynamic environments. These events are designed to enhance customer interaction and solidify brand loyalty through meaningful experiences.
Advantage Solutions The Advantage Solutions segment focuses on designing and managing intricate sales and marketing programs tailored to meet the unique needs of clients. The key services include:
- Retail Marketing Services: This encompasses a wide range of marketing activities aimed at optimizing product visibility and driving sales in retail environments. Services can include promotional campaigns, seasonal marketing strategies, and point-of-purchase displays.
- Retail Analytics: By employing advanced analytics tools, Advantage Solutions provides critical insights regarding product performance, customer behaviors, and market dynamics. This data-driven approach helps clients make informed decisions backed by empirical evidence.
- Shopper Insights and Retail Strategy: This includes conducting comprehensive market research and customer analysis, allowing clients to gain valuable insights into shopper preferences and behaviors. Such insights are instrumental in developing targeted marketing strategies that effectively engage consumers.
- Foodservice and Hospitality Marketing: The segment also specializes in providing tailored marketing solutions for the foodservice and hospitality industry. This includes services that promote brands to dining establishments and hotels, focusing on driving both visibility and sales.
Products
Advantage Solutions Inc. offers a range of innovative products designed to meet the diverse marketing and sales requirements of its clients. The products include:
1. Product Demos: This service allows clients to showcase their products in action through live demonstrations. These demos provide direct interaction with consumers, generating instant feedback and enhancing the likelihood of purchase.
2. Educational Materials: The company creates a variety of instructional and promotional materials designed to educate consumers about product features and benefits. These may include brochures, videos, and training modules aimed at maximizing product understanding.
3. In-Store Signage: Advantage Solutions provides striking and effective in-store signage to help clients convey key messages about their products. Signage is strategically designed to capture shopper attention and communicate promotional offers.
4. Displays: The company offers customized display solutions tailored to individual client needs. These displays are strategically designed to maximize product visibility and entice consumers within a retail setting.
5. Technology Solutions: Recognizing the importance of digital innovation, Advantage Solutions integrates technology into its offerings through custom mobile applications and dynamic digital signage. These tools enhance engagement and offer efficiencies in marketing campaigns.
Services
Advantage Solutions Inc. provides an extensive array of services geared toward bolstering clients' sales, marketing, merchandising, and analytics capabilities:
1. Sales Services: The company assists clients in optimizing their sales strategies through various services including sales training programs, lead generation tactics, and expert sales execution practices to maximize effectiveness in retail environments.
2. Marketing Services: These services encompass end-to-end support for client marketing campaigns, from the initial strategy to execution. This includes creative development, media planning, and buying services aimed at maximizing the impact of marketing initiatives.
3. Merchandising Services: Advantage Solutions helps clients execute effective merchandising strategies that involve tactical product placement, signage management, and pricing strategies to ensure robust sales performance across retail locations.
4. Analytics Services: The company leverages data to deliver insights into consumer behavior, sales trends, and product performance. These analytics inform clients on how to fine-tune their marketing and sales strategies, ultimately improving ROI.
In summary, Advantage Solutions Inc. operates within two key segments designed to enhance client marketing and sales capabilities, offering a variety of tailored services and products that cater to the unique demands of their diverse client base.
Advantage Solutions Inc Segments |
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Branded Services |
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36.91 % |
of total Revenue |
Branded Services Brokerage Services |
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14.08 % |
of total Revenue |
Branded Services Branded Merchandising Services |
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12.44 % |
of total Revenue |
Branded Services Omni Commerce Marketing Services |
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10.39 % |
of total Revenue |
Experiential Services |
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36.58 % |
of total Revenue |
Retailer Services |
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26.51 % |
of total Revenue |
Retailer Services Retailer Merchandising Services |
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20.97 % |
of total Revenue |
Retailer Services Advisory Services |
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3.67 % |
of total Revenue |
Retailer Services Agency Services |
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1.87 % |
of total Revenue |
Q2 three months ended (Jun 30 2024)
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Revenues by Business Segments |
Revenues (in millions $) |
%
(of total Revenues) |
Branded Services |
322.34 |
36.91 % |
Branded Services Brokerage Services |
122.97 |
14.08 % |
Branded Services Branded Merchandising Services |
108.63 |
12.44 % |
Branded Services Omni Commerce Marketing Services |
90.74 |
10.39 % |
Experiential Services |
319.51 |
36.58 % |
Retailer Services |
231.51 |
26.51 % |
Retailer Services Retailer Merchandising Services |
183.13 |
20.97 % |
Retailer Services Advisory Services |
32.06 |
3.67 % |
Retailer Services Agency Services |
16.32 |
1.87 % |
Total |
873.36 |
100 % |
Q2 three months ended (Jun 30 2024) |
Revenue Growth rates by Segment |
Y/Y Revenue % |
Q/Q Revenue % |
Branded Services |
-27.93 % |
-6.44 % |
Branded Services Brokerage Services |
-6.41 % |
-3.19 % |
Branded Services Branded Merchandising Services |
-2.64 % |
3.31 % |
Branded Services Omni Commerce Marketing Services |
-12.48 % |
-19.24 % |
Experiential Services |
12.04 % |
3.96 % |
Retailer Services |
0.08 % |
1.93 % |
Retailer Services Retailer Merchandising Services |
-0.79 % |
6.73 % |
Retailer Services Advisory Services |
-4.21 % |
-17.17 % |
Retailer Services Agency Services |
23 % |
-3.01 % |
Total |
-15.78 % |
-0.64 % |
Q2 three months ended (Jun 30 2024) |
Income by Business Segments |
Income (in millions $) |
%
(Profit Margin) |
Total |
-100.84 |
- |
Q2 three months ended (Jun 30 2024) |
Income Growth rates by Segment |
Y/Y Income % |
Q/Q Income % |
Total |
- |
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Annual Report on Advantage Solutions Inc Divisions, Sales by Country |
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Sales Revenues |
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57.87 % |
of total Revenue |
Marketing Revenues |
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42.13 % |
of total Revenue |
Marketing Brand Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
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12.91 % |
of total Revenue |
Marketing Retail Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
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29.22 % |
of total Revenue |
Sales Brand Centric Services Sales Revenues |
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32.25 % |
of total Revenue |
Sales Brand Retail Services Sales Revenues |
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25.62 % |
of total Revenue |
Sales |
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57.87 % |
of total Revenue |
Marketing |
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42.13 % |
of total Revenue |
North America |
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87.45 % |
of total Revenue |
International |
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12.55 % |
of total Revenue |
UNITED STATES |
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82.84 % |
of total Revenue |
Twelve months ended 2023
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ADV s Annual Revenue by Geography and Business Segments |
Sales (in millions $) |
%
(of total Sales) |
Total |
4,224.85 |
100 % |
Sales Revenues |
2,445.02 |
57.87 % |
Marketing Revenues |
1,779.83 |
42.13 % |
Marketing Brand Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
545.24 |
12.91 % |
Marketing Retail Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
1,234.59 |
29.22 % |
Sales Brand Centric Services Sales Revenues |
1,362.61 |
32.25 % |
Sales Brand Retail Services Sales Revenues |
1,082.40 |
25.62 % |
Sales |
2,445.02 |
57.87 % |
Marketing |
1,779.83 |
42.13 % |
North America |
3,694.47 |
87.45 % |
International |
530.38 |
12.55 % |
UNITED STATES |
3,500.00 |
82.84 % |
Twelve months ended 2023
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ADV s Annual Income by Country and Business Segments |
Income (in millions $) |
%
(Profit Margin) |
Total |
-60.32 |
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Sales |
38.44 |
1.57 % |
Marketing |
37.75 |
2.12 % |
Twelve months ended 2023
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Annual Revenue and Income Growth by Country and Business Segments |
% Y/Y Sales Growth |
% Y/Y Income Growth |
Sales Revenues |
-2.47 % |
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Marketing Revenues |
15.37 % |
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Marketing Brand Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
-2.5 % |
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Marketing Retail Centric Services Marketing Revenues |
25.53 % |
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Sales Brand Centric Services Sales Revenues |
-0.15 % |
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Sales Brand Retail Services Sales Revenues |
-5.25 % |
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Sales |
-2.47 % |
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Marketing |
15.37 % |
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North America |
3.71 % |
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International |
8.78 % |
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UNITED STATES |
-2.78 % |
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