Driving Ori Biotech's Growth from Seed Stage to $100M Series B through Strategic Content and Marketing

Ori Biotech needed a comprehensive content and marketing strategy to support its growth from seed stage to a $100M Series B funding round and the commercial launch of its advanced manufacturing platform. The goal was to significantly expand Ori's audience, position the company as a thought leader in cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing, and facilitate impactful conversations with industry leaders and partners.
Client
Ori Biotech
Category
Marketing, Public Relations, Design, Multimedia Production, Events
Services
Content, Social Media, Videography, Podcast production, Events
Driving Ori Biotech's Growth from Seed Stage to $100M Series B through Strategic Content and Marketing

Solution

We developed and implemented a multi-faceted content and marketing strategy that supported Ori Biotech’s ambitious growth and positioned the company at the forefront of the CGT manufacturing industry:

Content Strategy and Implementation

  • Social Media Growth: Through a strategic content plan, we grew Ori’s LinkedIn audience by 884% over three years, reaching 15k followers.
  • Continuous Account Expansion: Our support extended beyond social media to include podcast production, infographic development, event support, and web development, meeting Ori’s evolving objectives.

Podcast Production

  • Ori Spotlight Podcast: Launched the Ori Spotlight podcast, which garnered approximately 7,000 plays. The podcast attracted a diverse audience from the US (41%), UK, and other parts of the world, facilitating in-depth industry conversations and enhancing business development efforts.

Event and Web Development Support

  • Event Support: Provided comprehensive event support to amplify Ori’s presence at key industry events.
  • Website Co-Design: Collaborated on the design and development of Ori Biotech’s new website, ensuring a strong digital presence for the commercial launch.

Marketing Strategy and Thought Leadership

  • Positioning as a Thought Leader: Our marketing strategy successfully positioned Ori as a thought leader in CGT manufacturing, driving significant engagement and recognition in the industry.
  • Commercial Launch Support: Supported the development and implementation of the commercial launch strategy, including the creation of a detailed content plan.

Secondment and Ongoing Support

  • Embedded Account Director: Temporarily seconded a SomX Account Director into Ori Biotech’s marketing team for one day a week, providing strategic support and ensuring seamless implementation of marketing activities.

Results

  • Significant Audience Growth: Increased LinkedIn following by 740%, reaching 12.8k followers over three years.
  • Successful Podcast Launch: The Ori Spotlight podcast achieved approximately 7,000 plays, broadening Ori’s reach and facilitating valuable industry conversations.
  • Enhanced Industry Position: Positioned Ori as a thought leader in CGT manufacturing, driving industry recognition and engagement.
  • Effective Commercial Launch: Successfully supported the commercial launch through strategic content planning and website co-design.
  • Comprehensive Marketing Support: Provided continuous and expanding support across multiple channels, adapting to meet Ori’s objectives and drive growth.

Reflection

Our collaboration with Ori Biotech exemplifies our ability to develop and implement strategic content and marketing solutions that drive significant growth and industry positioning. By providing comprehensive support across social media, podcast production, event planning, web development, and embedded marketing assistance, we successfully supported Ori’s journey from seed stage to a $100M Series B funding round and a successful commercial launch. This case study highlights our commitment to delivering impactful, strategic, and adaptable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.