Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Marketing & PR Partner in Portland
Founded in 2003 by Ellen Neri, our agency has consistently delivered strategic marketing and public relations solutions tailored to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. With a collaborative approach, we specialize in branding, digital marketing campaigns, website development, and social media strategy, ensuring alignment with each clients unique goals and budget. Our focus on purposeful design and functional communication has resulted in long-term partnerships, with some clients working with us for over a decade. We pride ourselves on transparent project management, maintaining a balance between creative excellence and financial responsibility.Our relocation to Portland, Maine in 2021 expanded our regional expertise while maintaining national reach. By integrating forward-thinking design from collaborators like Lark Design, we provide comprehensive solutions that enhance visibility and drive measurable results. Our experience spans diverse industries, from financial institutions to hospitality businesses, consistently adapting to evolving client needs while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation.
Services
Digital Marketing
Brand Strategy
Website Development
Social Media Management
Public Relations
SEO Services
Graphic Design
Marketing Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We bring over 20 years of experience serving small businesses and nonprofits.
- Our collaborative culture ensures client needs drive every strategic decision.
- Transparent project management keeps clients informed at every development stage.
- Long-term client relationships demonstrate consistent delivery of measurable results.
- We implement SEO strategies proven to enhance online visibility and engagement.
What people say
'vital component'
'innovative design'
'timely service'
'transformed haphazard process'
'asset to General Warren Inne'
Services
Digital Marketing
We develop targeted digital marketing strategies that combine analytics-driven planning with creative execution. Our services include social media advertising, email campaigns, and performance tracking to maximize ROI. Each campaign adapts to client-specific objectives while maintaining budget efficiency.
Brand Strategy
Our branding solutions create cohesive visual identities that reflect business values and resonate with target audiences. This includes logo design, color palette selection, and brand messaging guidelines. We ensure consistency across all print and digital platforms for maximum market recognition.
Website Development
We build responsive, SEO-optimized websites that combine functional design with user-friendly interfaces. Our process includes content management system integration and training. We prioritize mobile compatibility and fast loading times to enhance user experience and search visibility.
Social Media Management
Our comprehensive social media services include content calendars, audience engagement strategies, and performance analytics. We create platform-specific content that maintains brand consistency while driving follower growth and meaningful interactions across major social networks.
Public Relations
We craft PR strategies that build media presence and enhance public perception. Services include press release distribution, media outreach campaigns, and event promotion. Our approach combines traditional media relations with digital storytelling to create impactful narratives that resonate with target audiences.
People
Ellen Neri
Principal
With over 20 years in marketing communications, Ellen Neri founded the agency in 2003 after a successful higher education career. She specializes in strategic brand development and has helped diverse businesses from banks to nonprofits achieve marketing success through personalized, budget-conscious solutions.
Laura Kessler
Collaborating Partner
Laura Kessler brings technical expertise as President of Lark Design, specializing in website development and graphic design. Her strengths include project management and transparent communication, ensuring clients receive timely, high-quality deliverables that align with their strategic objectives.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in serving?
We work with diverse small businesses including banks, restaurants, jewelers, and nonprofits, adapting strategies to specific industry needs while maintaining consistent brand messaging.
Do you offer services beyond Portland, Maine?
While based in Portland, we serve clients nationwide with digital solutions and remote collaboration, maintaining strong relationships with businesses in Pennsylvania and other regions.
How do you ensure brand consistency across platforms?
We implement comprehensive brand guidelines covering visual elements and messaging, ensuring uniform application across websites, social media, print materials, and live events.
What sets your agency apart from larger firms?
Our boutique approach offers personalized attention with transparent communication, combining agency-level expertise with direct access to principal strategists for more agile decision-making.
How do you measure marketing success?
We use analytics tools to track KPIs like engagement rates, website traffic growth, and conversion metrics, providing regular performance reports that demonstrate tangible ROI for each campaign.
