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Capturing the POWER of SOCIAL MEDIA

Viral In Nature is a multi-award winning social media marketing agency ranked by three different market research companies as one of the top social media agencies in the world.Our team has achieved this success by staying focused and specializing in one area of expertise, social media marketing. We have developed an in-house Social Media Artisan (SMArtisan) Apprenticeship program to ensure our SMArtisans our some of the most highly trained in the industry.

Canada

70 6a St. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 4A3

4034542899

Service Focus

Focus of Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing - 100%

Industry Focus

Business Services - 10%
Hospitality - 10%
Retail - 10%
Other Industries - 10%
Advertising & Marketing - 5%
Automotive - 5%
Art, Entertainment & Music - 5%
Consumer Products - 5%
Education - 5%
Financial & Payments - 5%
Government - 5%
Information Technology - 5%
Manufacturing - 5%
Media - 5%
Real Estate - 5%
NGOs - 5%

Client Focus

70% Small Business

20% Medium Business

10% Large Business

Review Analytics of Viral In Nature

7
Total Reviews

5.0/5
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What Users Say

Our Social Marketing has skyrocketed in our target market

Darcy D , Artist Development, Producer / Authorized VIP Voice Coach at Darcy D Music Group

Shawn & his team does an incredible job in promotional activities

Nirmala Naidoo , Public Figure, Award Winning Television Anchor/Journalist at Alberta Climate Change Office

Exceptional Social Media Marketing Service Provider

Ken Aylesworth at Symons Valley Ranch

Best Group!

Bettina PierreGilles CPA CMA MBA ICDD , Member of the Board of Directors at Piikani Investment Corporation

social media posts

Veronica Palin , Owner at Cold Calling Company

What Users Like The Most

What sets Viral in Nature apart is their innate understanding of social media dynamics and their hands-on approach to public engagement. Their ability to translate our vision into compelling online content and effectively reach our target audience sets them apart in the industry.
What sets Viral in Nature apart is their dedication to client success. They don't just fulfill our social media needs; they actively contribute to our growth and brand visibility. Their adept handling of crisis situations and their creativity in event management are particularly commendable. We deeply value our partnership with Viral in Nature and look forward to continuing our fruitful relationship.
We highly appreciate the team's ability to understand our needs and effectively convey our story to our audience. Their expertise has been instrumental in amplifying our online presence, and we highly recommend Sean Elaine and his team to anyone seeking top-notch social media marketing services.

What Users Like The Least

Nothing has ever been frictional while working with them.
Just for a constructive feedback, I'd suggest enhancing communication channels to ensure seamless coordination during event planning stages, otherwise their team work amazing already.
The team worked well at least for us so there are no complaints that I have with them.

Detailed Reviews of Viral In Nature

5.0 7 Reviews

Darcy D, Artist Development, Producer / Authorized VIP Voice Coach at Darcy D Music Group

Posted on May 16, 2024

Our Social Marketing has skyrocketed in our target market

Our experience with Viral in Nature has been exceptional. They've seamlessly boosted our social marketing efforts, enabling us to communicate our message across various genres and styles. Their approach has been seamless, and we've witnessed significant growth in engaging with our audience.

What was the project name that you have worked with Viral In Nature?

Darcy

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Describe your project in brief

We recently enlisted Viral in Nature, a social marketing company in Calgary, Alberta, to enhance the online presence of Dar CD Music Group, an artist development company in Western Canada.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

We highly appreciate the team's ability to understand our needs and effectively convey our story to our audience. Their expertise has been instrumental in amplifying our online presence, and we highly recommend Sean Elaine and his team to anyone seeking top-notch social media marketing services.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

The team worked well at least for us so there are no complaints that I have with them.

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Project Detail

Completed
Advertising & Marketing

Nirmala Naidoo, Public Figure, Award Winning Television Anchor/Journalist at Alberta Climate Change Office

Posted on May 16, 2024

Shawn & his team does an incredible job in promotional activities

Collaborating with Sean Nolan and Viral in Nature has been instrumental in elevating our market's visibility and engagement. Sean's adeptness in social media management and hands-on approach to public interaction have significantly contributed to the market's success over the past two years. His proficiency in promoting events and businesses online has been truly remarkable.
As someone with a media background spanning 23 years, I deeply appreciate Sean's strategic insights and proactive approach to digital marketing. His dedication to understanding our market's unique needs and effectively communicating our offerings to the public has been invaluable. Working with Viral in Nature has not only streamlined our online presence but has also enhanced our market's reputation and appeal.

What was the project name that you have worked with Viral In Nature?

Social Media Promotional activity

What service was provided as part of the project?

Digital Marketing

Describe your project in brief

As a federal candidate for Calgary Rocky Ridge, I'm also handling media and communications at Simon's Valley Ranch farmers market. With my extensive media background, I've partnered closely with Sean Nolan and Viral in Nature to bolster our online presence and promote the market's offerings.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

What sets Viral in Nature apart is their innate understanding of social media dynamics and their hands-on approach to public engagement. Their ability to translate our vision into compelling online content and effectively reach our target audience sets them apart in the industry.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Nothing has ever been frictional while working with them.

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Schedule & Timing
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Project Detail

Completed
Advertising & Marketing

Ken Aylesworth at Symons Valley Ranch

Posted on May 16, 2024

Exceptional Social Media Marketing Service Provider

Working with Viral in Nature has been an absolute delight. They've consistently gone above and beyond to meet our social media requirements and provide support during critical moments. Whether it's crafting engaging content, handling crisis communications, or organizing events, their team has demonstrated professionalism and proficiency.
Recently, they assisted us in organizing a thrilling Yelp scavenger hunt event, which generated significant excitement among participants and vendors alike. Their expertise in event planning and social media management ensured smooth coordination and maximum participation. We concluded the event with a gathering at Simon's Roadhouse, where Viral in Nature's involvement was pivotal in making it a memorable experience for all attendees.

What was the project name that you have worked with Viral In Nature?

Social Media Marketing

What service was provided as part of the project?

Digital Marketing

Describe your project in brief

Our long-standing partnership with Viral in Nature has been instrumental in managing our social media presence and crisis communications.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

What sets Viral in Nature apart is their dedication to client success. They don't just fulfill our social media needs; they actively contribute to our growth and brand visibility. Their adept handling of crisis situations and their creativity in event management are particularly commendable. We deeply value our partnership with Viral in Nature and look forward to continuing our fruitful relationship.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Just for a constructive feedback, I'd suggest enhancing communication channels to ensure seamless coordination during event planning stages, otherwise their team work amazing already.

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Project Detail

In Progress
Advertising & Marketing

Bettina PierreGilles CPA CMA MBA ICDD, Member of the Board of Directors at Piikani Investment Corporation

Posted on Dec 06, 2018

Best Group!

Viral in Nature more than exceeded my expectations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with the work they were doing and they are quite experienced. Shawn is an expert at what he does and I will always use their services for any social media needs.

What service was provided as part of the project?

Web Development

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Their experience, high attention to detail and the excellent quality of service.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Keep up the good work!

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Project Detail

$0 to $10000

Veronica Palin, Owner at Cold Calling Company

Posted on Feb 20, 2018

social media posts

funny, timely, unique and effective. I am consulted to review prior to postings help me get found on google

What service was provided as part of the project?

Digital Marketing

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

reachable, personal, adaptable

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

client reports on rating effectiveness

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Schedule & Timing
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Project Detail

$50001 to $200000

Company Response

Viral In Nature

Thank you for your 5-star review Veronica! It's a pleasure to manage your social media.

Posted on Feb 20, 2018

Anonymous

Posted on Nov 16, 2016

Quick and immediate customer services.

The client is a conservative political organization based out of Canada. They wanted to improve their social media presence in order to grow their supporters’ base and thus connected with Viral in Nature for the same.

The client is very satisfied with Viral in Nature because of their great customer support services and their quality of work. The client appreciates their punctuality and highly recommends them to work with.

What was the project name that you have worked with Viral In Nature?

Social Media Marketing for a Political Organization

What service was provided as part of the project?

Digital Marketing

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Schedule & Timing
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Project Detail

$0 to $10000
In Progress

Will Crawford, Owner at Mindshadow Entertainment

Posted on Oct 17, 2016

Quick in responding to communications.

The client is a multimedia development and production company. They mainly develop the film projects. The development of projects is done in two different genres i.e. science fiction and fantasy. The projects are developed for ethnically and gender diverse audiences. The client partnered with Viral in Nature to carry out social media marketing for their film projects.

The client is extremely satisfied with Viral in Nature because of their quality of work and reliability. They are highly impressed with their marketing strategies, branding & promotion.

What was the project name that you have worked with Viral In Nature?

Digital Marketing of a Multimedia Entertainment Company

What service was provided as part of the project?

Digital Marketing

Rating Breakdown

Quality
Schedule & Timing
Communication
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Project Detail

$10001 to $50000
In Progress

Client Portfolio of Viral In Nature

Project Industry

Consumer Products - 20.0%
Travel & Lifestyle - 80.0%

Major Industry Focus

Travel & Lifestyle

Project Cost

$0 to $10000 - 20.0%
$10001 to $50000 - 20.0%
$500000+ - 40.0%
$50001 to $100000 - 20.0%

Common Project Cost

$500000+

Project Timeline

1 to 25 Weeks - 20.0%
51 to 100 Weeks - 80.0%

Project Timeline

51 to 100 Weeks

Portfolios: 5

ReCreations Salon and Spa website

New business and client needed a website in a hurry. We managed to build it within three weeks and we made her one happy client.

http://recreationsalon.com/

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Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Excellence Award

We had the honour of being nominated for Customer Service Excellence for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Awards.

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Travel Alberta Alto Award: Best Marketing campaign over $25,000

“In the space of a single season, we have become social media leaders in the ski industry,” says Don Beaulieu, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Sponsorships & New Business at Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. “That is a big deal because this industry takes its social media savvy seriously. We are proud to have an engaged community that believes in our brand and who are ambassadors for the Sunshine Village experience. We had a strategic focus to create a highly innovative campaign that sparked engagement, while at the same time produced tangible results in a sales-oriented environment.”

The social media campaign included: Facebook advertising, a Ski The Day Before We Open Twitter contest, an opportunity for Sunshine Village fans to name the terrain park or become Sunshiner of the Day and have their photo placed as the Facebook page banner image, and the use of Google+ streaming video to showcase the Spring Concert Series and Slush Cup.

“Our social media team implemented some forward-thinking initiatives that enhanced our community engagement and we are thrilled to be recognized for these accomplishments,” says Beaulieu. “The Travel Alberta Alto Awards have established themselves as the definitive benchmark for highlighting industry success and we are honoured to be nominated in the Marketing Excellence category.”

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Best All-Around Social Media Execution: Sunshine Village, Alberta

Two years removed from a major social media fail, Sunshine Village really gets it. With 51,000 Facebook fans, 15,000 Twitter fans, 302,143 YouTube views, and 1,500 Google+ followers, Sunshine is doing a lot right. Any social media channel they are on, they optimize and use it to the fullest. And in all instances, Sunshine shows off its snow with rulers and familiar or funny objects.

On Facebook, Sunshine posts often and uses lots of brochure-quality images, spanning across the entire newsfeed on their page. It uses eye-catching graphics and treats the page with the same care and attention that they would a glossy brochure. When not posting new images, the area posts videos—mini movies that seem carefully thought out, yet spontaneous at the same time. And the cover photo features a “Sunshiners of the Day.” Plus, the area takes advantage of every Facebook app space to promote or encourage a purchase. —S.R.

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BEST USE OF TWITTER: SUNSHINE VILLAGE

Sunshine got clobbered on Facebook in 2011, so it was heartening to see it learned its lesson well. Sunshine’s “Ski the day before we open” Twitter draw could only be won through participation, and as a result it had a very strong viral component. From moments after the launch until the drawing of the 20 winners’ names, Sunshine was trending in Alberta on Twitter. Sunshine used the promotion to tout the Sunshine-Marmot discount cards, and invited media to join the winners. The end result was a huge jump in Twitter followers, 500 entries, a seven percent increase in Twitter followers and Facebook fans, a great news story for the media pre-season, and 20 advocates who had a fabulous first day. The resort now is among the leaders for both social engagement and growth—that’s quite a turnaround.—M.R.

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Executive Interview of Viral In Nature

Shawn Michael Alain

President

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Please introduce your company and give a brief about your role within the company?

Viral In Nature is a multi-award winning social media marketing agency ranked by three different market research companies as one of the top social media agencies in the world. Our team has achieved this success by staying focused and specializing in one area of expertise, social media marketing. We have developed an in-house Social Media Artisan (SMArtisan) Apprenticeship program to ensure our SMArtisans our some of the most highly trained in the industry.

My name is Shawn Michael Alain, and I am the President of Viral In Nature, a multi-award winning social media agency.

Mention the objectives or the parameters critical in determining the Digital Marketing Strategy for a client.

We start with a discovery session. This is where we have a series of questions designed to learn about our client’s brand, the voice they want to portray, and goals they wish to achieve.

How does your company differentiate itself from the competition?

We have achieved success by staying on top of trends with the latest in new software and hardware, having a client care program and an in-house Social Media Artisan Apprenticeship Program for training our “SMArtisans”. No other social media agency in North America has won more awards than us.

What industries do you generally cater to? Are your customers repetitive? If yes, what ratio of clients has been repetitive to you?

We have clients from many different industries. There isn’t really one we cater to; however, the vast majority of our clients are small businesses. Ma and Pa businesses look to agencies like us because we’re able to give them their own social media team that acts like their social media department, at a fraction of the cost compared to hiring someone in-house even at minimum wage.

Please share some of the services that you offer for which clients approach you the most for?

We specialize in social media management and paid ad social media management. This is what most clients ask for. We also offer web design, which we do in-house, and other digital marketing services.

What do you find to be some of the most key factors for running a successful agency in the field of Digital Marketing?

Two factors:
1. The team we have assembled. It’s not programs and algorithms that ultimately create great social media; it’s people. A well-trained staff leads to great social media.
2. Taking care of our clients. For our clients who have given us a chance to earn their business and put their trust in us to play an important role in achieving their goals, such as generating revenue, that a role we take very seriously. We also recognize that it is much more time and cost effective to put a greater focus on retaining those clients, than getting new ones.

What are the key factors that you consider before deciding the cost of a project?

We have standard rate cards for most projects, for those custom projects that don’t fit into our regular rate card we have an hourly rate.

What kind of payment structure do you follow to bill your clients?

For social media, we charge first and last month at the start of their contract and bill once a month.

What is the price range (min and max) of the projects that you catered to in 2018?

We have projects that range from around $3,000-30,000.

Name a couple of activities that you think provide the best ROI in terms of benefit/impact when it comes to different areas of Digital Marketing.

We are definitely most effective in our social media and paid social media ad management services.