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Boost your conversion channels
with LocaRISE™!

A Four-Part Conversion “Stack”
developed with ❤ over 15 years

96.9% of foreign businesses are failing in the Japanese market.* We’ve set out to change that. And here it is…

After over 4,000 test data learnings in Japan, over 300 contracts, qualified analysis of over 232 cultural scenarios, and 15 years of marketing experience in Japan, we’re proud to own a market-leading average conversion increase across all our CRO Clients of over 5.5x. With that, we’re now ready to share our success “formula” with the world.

Introducing LocaRISE™️ and the 8 “Lenses” through which the Japanese individuals make purchase decision with your brand. Utilizing 112 evaluation criteria, you can understand what content, what messages, what media, and what product and brand development is necessary to be one the succeeding brands.

Inquire about the four services of LocaRISE™️ (which you can buy as a stack or independently) and let’s induct your brand into “The 3.1%” of global brands that have made it in this market!

*Based on ongoing HB research of global businesses entering or in the Japanese market

..it really works!

3 OF OUR AVERAGE PERFORMANCE BY METRIC ACROSS ALL CLIENTS:

  • LEAD ACQUISITION = 5.8x
  • ECOMMERCE SALES = 5.7x
  • TRAFFIC = 2.7x

the science and experience behind it

  • 4,100+ Data & Analysis Points from Our Clients
  • 232 Qualified Cultural Indicators
  • 198 Japanese Market Contracts
  • 15+ Years of Japan Market Specialization

How Sleeping baby Won With LocaRISE™

Watch the video to see how we utilized the 8 elements (Lenses) and the conversion templates of LocaRISE™ to help a stagnating EC brand over 12x its sales in Japan!

We’re serious about our relationship with you.

The “HB Code of Honor”

Your success and happiness at work is deeply tied to your relationships both internally and with your partners. This is why we enthusiastically take on the responsibility of creating your success, and pledge to an honor code that is as humble as our name, and places the relationship with you, first and foremost.

5-Point Service Standard

  • Trust via Transparency
  • “One more step…” Proactivity
  • “Wow” you through Discovery
  • 120% Over-Delivery Promise
  • Equal Priority

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If saying “I work at the #1 boutique marketing agency in Tokyo” feels like a pretty freakin’ awesome existence to you, get in touch. We’re serious about each other in the team, and we’re serious about our work. If you feel like you either are, or could be the top 20% talent in the market, contact us and help us continue to pave that #1 reality.

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