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Understand what Marvia is and where it fits

Positioning & clarity

Is Marvia a DAM, a templating tool, or a broader platform?

Short answer: It’s a broader platform.

Marvia does store assets, and it does templating, but the real reason companies choose us is that we offer more than that alone.

Most teams come to us because managing marketing across locations, partners, or franchisees becomes messy fast. Files live everywhere. Designers spend hours making local edits. Local teams improvise. Brand consistency suffers

Marvia centralizes everything and automates how marketing gets created, localized, and distributed, so central teams can keep control while local teams can actually execute.

So think of us less like “file storage” and more like “marketing operations engine.”

Are you a creative agency, or is Marvia a self-serve software platform? What does Marvia handle vs what we do?

We’re a self-service distributed marketing platform. We don’t replace your designers or your agency. What we do is make their work scalable. Your team creates the brand assets, templates, and campaigns.

Marvia makes it possible for hundreds of locations or partners to use them correctly, without redesigning everything each time. So instead of creating 200 versions manually, you create once and scale.

What problem can I expect for Marvia to actually solve for multi-location or franchise brands?

As you may already know, when marketing spreads across locations, things start to break very easily.

For example, designers start getting drowned in local requests, materials frequently go off-brand, local teams start to improvise, your set of tools multiply, and as a consequence, execution slows down.

This generates chaos, right? Well, that’s the chaos Marvia fixes.

So basically, Marvia gives central teams control and visibility, while giving local teams an easy way to execute marketing that’s on-brand, localized, and ready to use.

Keep your brand consistent while enabling local execution

Brand control & local flexibility

Multi-location organizations constantly balance brand consistency with local relevance. Central teams need control to protect the brand, while local teams need flexibility to adapt campaigns to their market. The challenge is to enable both without slowing marketing execution or risking off-brand materials, and that's exactly what we do.

 

How do templates work, and how does Marvia prevent off-brand materials?

Think of templates as assets created by central teams with the ability to lock certain parts that should never change (logo, layout, typography, legal elements, etc.). This way, local teams can only edit what you leave open for them to do so, like address, promotions, images, or dates. That means they can move fast without breaking the brand.

In addition to that, and good to mention here, is our Marvia DNA feature that powers every design with profile-based data. Imagine the power of setting profiles once and watching every template adapt automatically, eliminating spreadsheets, errors, and ensuring every asset updates instantly.

How much can local teams actually customize assets when using Marvia?

You’re in control of that. Some brands only allow text edits. Others allow image swaps, local promotions, or seasonal messaging.

Some give trusted locations more freedom. What we see happening often is that most teams start with tighter guardrails, then loosen them once they see how people use the platform.

The goal isn’t to restrict creativity, it’s to make sure local marketing stays effective and on-brand while still feeling relevant to the local audience.

Does Marvia let us approve materials before they go live?

Yes… if you want to. Marvia gives you the power to select what needs to run on an approval flow and what doesn’t.

Some customers prefer speed and let locations publish instantly. Others require approval for certain campaigns, regions, or sensitive materials.

Think of approvals as optional guardrails. They’re there when you need oversight, but they don’t have to slow everything down.

Many brands use approvals selectively rather than universally.

Can different roles see different content when using Marvia?

Absolutely, and this makes a big difference in usability.

We take that very seriously and give central teams, regional managers, franchisees, partners, and vendors the ability to have different views and permissions.

That way, a local store manager isn’t overwhelmed by irrelevant materials, and sensitive assets stay restricted.

We ensure people only see what they need to do their job.

 

We're seeing differences in the performance of stores that are active on a local level and stores that are not. The participating stores turn out to have better performance, not only in sales and order growth but also in profitability.
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Stefan MouwenLocal Marketeer - Domino’s NL
Reduce manual work and simplify how local marketing gets done

Automation & operational efficiency

As organizations grow, local marketing execution often becomes repetitive and fragmented. Designers spend time on small edits, requests pile up, and workflows slow down. Automating these operational tasks helps teams move faster, reduce bottlenecks, and focus more on strategy instead of manual work.

Can I automatically localize content (address, hours, legal text, logos, branch-specific info) when using Marvia?

Yes, and this is where teams often see the first “wow” moment when using our platform.

Location-specific details like addresses, opening hours, contact info, disclaimers, and logos can populate automatically.

So instead of creating 120 versions of the same flyer, you create one template, and Marvia does the localization work for you.

It removes the repetitive tasks that eat up designers’ time.

How does Marvia reduce “one-off requests” and back-and-forth between HQ, designers, and local teams?

If your designers are constantly getting emails like:

“Can you just change the address?”
“Can you update the price?”
“Can you add our store hours?”

…you know how much time that adds up to.

By using Marvia, local teams can handle those updates themselves within approved templates, and when something truly custom is needed, they can submit structured creative requests instead of starting chaotic email threads.

So basically less back-and-forth, less bottlenecks, and definitely less frustration.
What are “creative requests” in Marvia, and when should we use them vs templates?

Creative requests are structured requests submitted through Marvia when a local team needs a custom marketing asset that isn’t covered by an existing template.

We like to think of templates as handling repeatable needs, and creative requests as handling the exceptions.

For example: sponsoring a local event, a one-time promotion, or something unique to one location.

Instead of sending emails, attachments, and follow-ups, requests are submitted in one structured place, making them easier to track, manage, and deliver.

It feels like magic because it keeps custom work organized without slowing everything down.

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Connect seamlessly with the tools and vendors you already use.

Ecosystem & integrations

Marketing execution rarely happens in a single system. It involves printers, identity providers, procurement workflows, product data, and other tools. Introducing a new platform naturally raises questions about compatibility and how everything connects. Ensuring these systems work together smoothly is key to keeping operations efficient.

When using Marvia, can we keep our existing suppliers/printers? And what happens if we change vendors later?

Yes, and we understand how that flexibility is important.

You can keep your existing suppliers, negotiate your own contracts, and change vendors if needed.

Marvia doesn’t lock you into a production ecosystem. It simply connects your marketing execution to the vendors you choose.

That means you can evolve your supply chain and change vendors later if needed, without disrupting your users.

How does print ordering work when using Marvia? Can we route jobs to our chosen printer?

Marvia lets users order materials directly from the portal without guessing specs or sending emails.

Things like paper type, finishing options, and quantities can be predefined to prevent mistakes and ensure consistency. And yes, orders can route automatically to your preferred printer, saving time and reducing errors.

It’s basically removing the “Did you get my file?” and “Which version should I print?” conversations.

What systems can Marvia integrate with? As we like to say, Marvia is designed to fit into your ecosystem, not replace it. So, depending on your setup, integrations may include:

Most teams start simple and expand integrations over time as their workflows mature. We are ready to build towards your needs.

It’s a true partnership. Marvia is always bringing new ideas and developments forward to offer value and benefits for our brand. They are also willing to invest in development that we need and see as valuable, especially when they think it will benefit their other partners.
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Jenna BullMarketing Director - Boston Pizza
Adapt the platform to how your organization works

Platform flexibility & fit

Every organization structures marketing differently - by region, brand, campaign, or business unit. When platforms impose rigid structures, teams are forced to change their workflows. Flexibility matters because the platform should support how your teams already operate, not the other way around, right?

 

How customizable is Marvia’s platform?

Truly customizable. We believe that customization must go far beyond just giving customer the ability to add their logo on the interface.

That’s why in Marvia you can tailor how information is organized, how campaigns are grouped, how users navigate, approval flows and workflows, and also how teams communicate inside the platform

Every brand structures marketing differently, and we understand we need to adapt to that reality instead of forcing a rigid structure.

Make local marketing simple enough that teams actually use it

Adoption & day-to-day usage

Even the most powerful platform only works if people use it. Local managers, franchisees, and partners are busy and will avoid tools that feel complex or disconnected from their daily work. The real challenge is making marketing execution simple, intuitive, and relevant to their day-to-day needs.

Do local users need marketing or design skills to use Marvia?

No, not at all. That’s actually why we exist. So, if someone can edit a slide or post on social media, they can use Marvia.

And this is because the platform removes the complexity of design tools and brand rules so local teams can focus on executing marketing, not figuring out how to create it.

That simplicity is what drives adoption and results.

What does Marvia’s Marketing Calendar do, and how does it help drive usage and adoption?

Think of it as a shared view of what’s happening and what’s coming next.

It helps local teams plan ahead instead of reacting last-minute, and keeps everyone aligned with the central team campaigns.

It sounds simple (and it is), but visibility dramatically improves coordination and participation. We’ve seen that happen so many times.

How does the social module work in Marvia, and how is it manageable for local users?

It basically goes like this. Your central team can prepare campaigns, messaging, and visuals. Then local teams can: customize where appropriate, schedule posts, and publish quickly.

So instead of every location reinventing the wheel, they start from ready-to-use campaigns and adapt them locally.

This makes social more consistent and far less time-consuming.

How does Marvia help to drive adoption so it doesn't become “another tool nobody uses”?

We’ve learned that real adoption doesn’t happen because people get login credentials. Instead, it actually happens when the platform makes their day easier.

We understand successful rollouts as those that involve local teams early, provide ready-to-use materials from day one, replace painful workflows, and make execution faster than the old way.

When the platform saves time and brings incremental results - just like Marvia does - people come back to it.

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Set your team up for a smooth rollout and early results

Implementation readiness & success

Launching a new platform involves more than technical setup. Content readiness, stakeholder alignment, and clear responsibilities all play a role in how quickly teams begin seeing value. Preparing these elements early helps avoid delays and keeps the rollout moving smoothly.

What does implementation look like at Marvia and how long does it typically take?

Most implementations take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The timeline depends less on technical setup and more on practical factors, like the number of locations or partners involved, content readiness, required integrations (SSO, print vendors, PIM, etc.), and how quickly decisions get made internally.

A helpful way to think about it is that launching Marvia is a lot like launching a new website. It's a process that requires aligned stakeholders, readily available content, and decisions made in advance. The technology itself isn't usually what slows things down. It's the supporting work: getting templates created, gathering location data, and agreeing on workflows.

You don't need everything figured out before you start. But having a few things ready (brand assets, a handful of templates, and clarity on who owns what internally) can make a real difference in how fast you move.

We recommend starting with a focused scope so your team isn't stretched thin and your locations start seeing value right away. Most teams launch with a core set of templates or campaigns and expand from there, well before full rollout is complete.

Our job is to help you move at a pace that works for your organization, get to early wins quickly, and build momentum without burning out your team.

Marvia always comes to the table with a solution, which I think is the most important thing in a partnership.
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Courtney MoscovicVP of Marketing - Kidstrong

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