Economic Development Marketing Agency Delivering High-Impact Collateral for Prince George

We enabled Prince George to accelerate investment and stakeholder engagement by developing a suite of high-impact marketing collateral, including branded investment decks and technical brochures. As a leading digital marketing agency, we specialize in economic development communications for municipalities and cities across BC. This strategic approach solved key communication gaps, elevated the city’s brand, and delivered measurable growth for the region.

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How Our Digital Marketing Agency Drove Growth

Economic Development Marketing Collateral That Accelerates Investment

We clarified Prince George’s economic value by building persuasive investment decks, sector brochures, and branded marketing collateral. This marketing asset development process resulted in 25+ new resources and helped secure 12+ major partnerships, directly fueling business development.

Branding and Design System for City Marketing and Stakeholder Trust

We unified the city’s visual identity with a new design system for all economic development materials. The result was a 65% boost in brand recognition and more professional, consistent marketing assets for trade missions and investor outreach.

Technical Content Development and Infographics for Economic Development

We transformed complex hydrogen and infrastructure data into easy-to-use technical documentation and custom infographics. Engagement and download rates of city marketing materials increased by 240% in the first year.

Digital Marketing Agency for Economic Development in Prince George

When we first sat down with the City of Prince George’s economic development team, they didn’t need another generic marketing brochure. They needed tools that could secure investment. What they had wasn’t cutting it—disconnected materials, inconsistent branding, and complex technical documentation that buried the story they were trying to tell. Our role as a digital marketing agency wasn’t just to design—it was to help them communicate economic potential in a way that actually moved the needle.

Alt: Setsail Marketing working with Prince George economic development team on city investment strategy.

Economic Development Marketing Strategy Built on Outcomes

We started by asking: what would success look like a year from now?

Their answer: real stakeholder buy-in, new investment inquiries, and a cohesive set of materials that their team could use confidently across departments, events, and investor meetings. That shaped everything we did.

We treated this like we would any performance-driven campaign—because economic development is a long-term conversion funnel. We mapped out buyer journeys for investors, sector partners, and government stakeholders. Then we overhauled their collateral from the ground up with that clarity in mind. No fluff. No filler. Just a precise set of marketing tools with one goal: to drive interest and trust.

Branding and Design System for City Marketing Assets

Prince George didn’t just need a logo. They needed a system. The materials coming out of different city teams looked like they were built by five different agencies over ten years—and they were.

Our branding and design team rebuilt everything into a modular system. New colour palettes to reflect the region’s clean energy leadership. Consistent typography across documents. A graphic language that made technical data easier to absorb and sector messaging feel more aligned.

We created a full design system—investment decks, sector profiles, and brochures—so no matter who built a doc next quarter, it would still feel like Prince George.

Branded investment deck layout designed by Setsail Marketing for Prince George’s economic development team.

Content Marketing for Investment Decks and Technical Collateral

Most city marketing feels like it was written for no one. This one wasn’t. We sat with each subject matter expert—from hydrogen leads to logistics analysts—and turned their expertise into concise, high-impact messaging.

We wrote:

  • A full investment deck that could be used by senior leadership or regional partners
  • Sector-specific one-pagers that worked for email outreach, conferences, or trade missions
  • Technical documentation simplified for non-technical audiences—without losing credibility

As a content marketing agency, our job wasn’t just to write. It was to translate. We used simple copy structures, smart infographics, and visual storytelling to explain why Prince George is a smart place to invest—and we built it all with scalability in mind.

Marketing Collateral Development with Speed and Consistency

We delivered over 25 custom-designed materials in just a few months. It was a tight timeline, but we worked in agile sprints with weekly feedback from stakeholders to keep things moving.

Deliverables included:

  • A flagship Prince George economic investment deck
  • Four industry-specific sector profiles (hydrogen, clean energy, forestry, logistics)
  • Technical documents covering infrastructure, permits, and environmental readiness
  • A new city marketing brochure for general distribution
  • Editable templates for ongoing updates across departments

Every document was prepped in both digital and print formats—ready for everything from government meetings to investor roadshows. We didn’t just ship PDFs. We built a durable system the city could manage and scale after handoff.

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Real Business Results from a Digital Marketing Agency Partnership

This work wasn’t about aesthetics—it was about performance. And the results were clear.

Within 90 days:

  • Prince George reported a 65% increase in brand recognition among targeted stakeholders
  • 12+ new investment leads came directly from the materials we created
  • City officials said it was “the first time in years” they felt proud handing out collateral
  • Sector leaders used the decks at provincial events, helping position PG as a clean energy hub
  • Download rates of public materials tripled from the year prior

These weren’t soft results. The materials got used—by economic development staff, by council, by regional partners. They became the go-to resource for communicating Prince George’s value in any setting.

Lessons Learned: How Municipal Marketing Gets Missed—and Fixed

If there’s one thing this project reinforced, it’s that most cities underinvest in their brand systems and communication strategy. And they pay for it in missed deals, weaker partnerships, and slower project momentum.

What made this project work wasn’t just design or copywriting. It was alignment. The client brought the right stakeholders to the table. We kept the process lean and feedback-focused. And we treated this like a high-stakes campaign, not just a design exercise.

Digital marketing agency reviewing final investment materials with Prince George city staff before official rollout.

What’s Next: Scalable Marketing Support for Growing Cities

We built this to scale. The city now has editable templates, trained staff, and a design system they can use across any future economic development initiative.

But there’s more to do.

We’re in discussions about adding microsites for each sector. We’re exploring digital ad campaigns to support regional attraction. And we’re advising on how to repurpose content across social media channels using our lightweight content marketing service.

Cities like Prince George are in a race—not just to attract dollars, but to tell the best story, fastest. Our job is to make sure they win that race.

If your city or organization is trying to attract investment, launch an economic initiative, or just needs tools your team can actually use—let’s talk. We’re a performance-driven digital marketing agency that knows how to turn complex ideas into collateral that closes deals.

Project FAQs

What is economic development marketing for cities?

Economic development marketing helps municipalities attract investment, promote key industries, and build trust with stakeholders. It includes tools like investment decks, sector brochures, and branding systems to showcase a region’s opportunities and competitive advantages.

How can a digital marketing agency help municipalities attract investment?

A digital marketing agency builds clear, strategic materials that cities can use with investors and stakeholders. This includes content strategy, design systems, and marketing collateral that reflect the city’s strengths and drive real engagement.

What are the key elements of marketing collateral for city economic growth?

Effective city marketing collateral includes investment presentations, industry-specific one-pagers, technical documentation, and print-ready brochures. These assets should be visually consistent, easy to update, and tailored to diverse audience needs.

Why did Prince George invest in branding and design services?

Prince George needed consistent, professional materials to support major initiatives like the Hydrogen Hub. Branding and design services helped unify all assets, increase credibility, and enable faster, more confident stakeholder communication.

How do I get started with Setsail Marketing?

Whether you’re a city, public agency, or B2B brand, contact Setsail Marketing to explore digital marketing, content strategy, and marketing collateral services that deliver real results.

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