Make the remarkable, do the exceptional.
Who We Are
The Engine is Red is a renowned creative agency with offices in Santa Rosa, Minneapolis, and Austin. Our passionate team of experts are driven by a thirst for innovation and a desire to spark transformative conversations. We believe in the power of creativity to illuminate possibilities, catalyze meaningful connections, and ultimately drive lasting impact.
Our Mission
We partner with clients to unleash their potential and bring their stories to life. Whether you're a seasoned brand or an emerging start-up, we tailor our strategies to your unique needs and aspirations. Our diverse team possesses deep expertise in:
- Strategic Branding: Establishing and strengthening your brand identity through storytelling, messaging, and visual identity development.
- Digital Marketing: Engaging audiences through impactful website design, compelling content creation, and data-driven social media campaigns.
- Experiential Marketing: Crafting memorable brand experiences through events, activations, and pop-up campaigns.
- Content Development: Developing captivating narratives through written, visual, and audio content, designed to resonate with your target audience.
Our Approach
Transparency and collaboration lie at the heart of our creative process. We believe in open communication and shared ownership, involving clients in every step from ideation to execution. We nurture an environment of intellectual curiosity, encouraging experimentation and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
What Sets Us Apart
We're not your conventional marketing agency. Our team thrives on pushing creative boundaries, exploring emerging technologies, and defying expectations. We thrive on challenges, working alongside clients to translate their vision into impactful realities.
Our Values
Our core values guide our actions and define our identity:
- Vulnerability: We embrace vulnerability as the catalyst for innovation, fostering genuine connections with our clients and fostering a supportive workplace.
- Equity: We stand committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work and fostering a welcoming environment for all.
- Collaboration: Our success is built on strong relationships and mutual trust, nurturing open communication and fostering collective intelligence.
Join Us
If you're a creative mind with a passion for pushing boundaries and making a difference, explore opportunities to join our growing team.
Overview of Reviews
Positive Reviews
Excellent Customer Experience
The majority of reviewers had a positive experience, praising the company as a "talented group of professionals" that goes "above and beyond" for their clients. They were commended for launching clients' brands to new levels of performance.
Negative Reviews
Lack of Basic Skills and Deceptive Practices
One reviewer had a very negative experience, criticizing the company for lacking basic analytical and design skills, and accused them of using false analytics and pseudo-science in their social media conversion rates.

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