Case study

How our renewable energy client built their digital brand and engagement

About the client

Our client is a leading renewable energy solutions provider specialising in biomass energy, waste-to-energy, and cogeneration solutions to industrial customers across India and Southeast Asia. With a clientele spanning the sugar, ethanol, dairy, and agro-processing sectors, the company has built a legacy of innovation and sustainability. However, they faced a pressing challenge: rebuilding trust and visibility in a competitive market.

Challenge

Despite being a technically sound and impact-driven company, our client struggled to project their strengths online. Several gaps were holding back their growth:

 

  • Brand positioning: The company lacked a consistent digital brand narrative and was almost invisible on key platforms. Competitors had stronger digital brands, leading to missed business opportunities.
  • Communication: Inconsistent messaging, irregular outreach, and lacking internal communication impeded market perception.
  • Digital presence: A dated website, poor SEO, low engagement on social media, and the absence of analytics infrastructure made it difficult to generate and convert leads.

 

The Vision

  • Rebuild the company’s market reputation
  • Establish trust with stakeholders
  • Improve brand visibility and authority
  • Lay a sustainable foundation for future digital growth

To achieve this, they partnered with OutSmart because of our deep experience in B2B marketing for the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Solution

The OutSmart solution: A three-pillar strategy for reputation rebuilding and growth

OutSmart implemented a comprehensive pilot campaign anchored around three strategic pillars: Brand positioning, Communication, and SEO.

 

1. Brand positioning: Reclaiming the narrative

We helped the company take control of its story and reposition itself as a credible, reliable solution provider.

  • Developed a complete brand book to unify visual identity, tone of voice, and messaging
  • Conducted a website audit and revamp strategy to improve usability and storytelling
  • Launched leadership branding initiatives to build thought leadership among executives
  • Created a communication framework for consistent engagement with collaborators

 

2. Communication framework: Building trust through consistency

We crafted a clear and compelling communication system to engage every stakeholder.

  • Built a structured content strategy tailored to diverse audience segments
  • Rolled out a LinkedIn-first social media approach, achieving rapid traction
  • Created thought leadership articles, blogs, case studies, and project showcases
  • Shared customer success stories to rebuild credibility in the market

 

3. SEO and discoverability: Driving organic growth

To ensure discoverability, we rebuilt their search engine footprint.

  • Conducted a technical SEO audit and keyword opportunity analysis
  • Built a custom keyword library for the renewable energy niche
  • Improved site structure and implemented technical SEO enhancements
  • Established performance tracking systems for continuous optimisation

Benefits

The marketing exercise improved visibility and laid a strong foundation for future marketing excellence.

Impact area Result
LinkedIn growth 5% organic growth in LinkedIn followers in just one quarter
Social media reach Achieved significant social media reach and visibility
Content engagement Achieved significant LinkedIn engagement through impactful content
Keyword rankings Improved by 21%
Open rates Up to 50% on campaigns
Reputation Significantly improved perception among stakeholders

 

More importantly, the client gained –

  • A unified brand voice across all platforms
  • Thought leadership presence in a niche industry
  • Confidence to scale digital marketing with a repeatable, data-backed system

Deliverables

OutSmart brought together a multi-disciplinary team—brand strategists, designers, writers, SEO experts, website specialists and analysts—to drive the transformation.

Branding & content framework

✅ SEO & digital infrastructure

✅ Content production

✅ Social media & engagement

✅ Outreach

 

The client’s transformation: A story of reinvention

What started as a reputation-rebuilding initiative became a full-scale digital transformation journey. With OutSmart as their digital marketing partner, the client turned a challenging chapter into an opportunity. 

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Burjor Kothawalla

AEC Practice

Burjor brings over thirty years of Architectural, Engineering, and construction (AEC) Industry leadership experience. He helps AEC firms scale by building internal processes that drive efficiency and growth. An alumnus of 11M Bangalore, Burjor sg€alises in business strategy, branding, client engagement. and organizational development.

He held senior roles at Venkataramanan Assc&tes and Synefra Infrastructure Limited (Suzlon Group), driving business growth and strategic initiatives. He heads a firm that delivers Revit-based architectural solutions across Overseas sectors for clients in the US, Middle East, and India.

Burjods blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience equips him with unique insights into AEC innovation and excellence.

Venkat Srinivas Seshasai

Technology Practice

Seshasai brings 22 years of IT leadership to drive product strategy and development. An IIT Madras alumnus, he has led the creation Of mission-critical software, including CRM and enterprise mobile platforms, and manages multidisciplinary teams, delivering successful client outcomes.
A former VP at SAP, Sai spearheaded a business rules acquisition and contributed to the HR implementation of SAP SuccessFactors at Myntra. He is a co-author of the book “Developing Mobile Applications Using SAP NetWeaver Mobile” and holds two patent filings- His commitment to detail and process excellence powers delivery efficiency.

Cherian Kuruvila

Manufacturing Practice

With over 40 years of leadership experience, Cherian specialises in mentoring businesses and leaders to achieve growth, He helps family businesses, SME-S, and corporate executives scale through strategic mentoring and Cherian’s career spans CXO roles at Xerox, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Communications, where he led large-scale operations and high-impact projects.

An accomplished writer, he has delivered workshops on leadership, branding, and wellness while authoring 80+ articles on business and growth strategies.

Lalitha-Ravi - Founder OutSmart Services Pvt. Ltd
Lalitha Ravi

CEO

Lalitha Ravi brings over three decades of global experience driving business growth across corporates and SMEs in India, the Middle East, Europe, the US, and Australia. As the CEO of OutSmart Services, a leading B2B marketing agency, she combines her cross-functional expertise with deep marketing insights to deliver solutions tailored to each business’s growth stage.  

Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice in B2B Marketing Strategy, Lalitha is an honorary national committee member promoting women’s entrepreneurship and a pivotal contributor to the WICCI Startup Council Karnataka. Her accolades include the prestigious Karnataka Woman Leader award by CMO Asia.  

Lalitha is an alumna of IIM Bangalore and a certified Digital Transformation professional

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