CREATIVITY TO DRIVE CONNECTIONS
WHO ARE WE
Blackgate Creative is a boutique digital marketing agency in Cleveland OH powered by a rag-tag co-op of freelancers, artists, illustrators, marketers, storytellers and dreamers who are fueled by the idea that digital DOESN’T have to mean disconnected, cold and impersonal. Once you’re through the GATE, your business will be poised to take the kind of action that builds lasting relationships with clients and customers.
GATHER
Let’s get back to the core reasons why you started your business in the first place. What was that spark that made you take action?
ANALYZE
We’ll take all of those ideas, put them through the tumbler and toss them against the wall to see what sticks to start forming the “something” that got lost along the way.
TRANSFORM
We’ll help you clarify your message so we can create the visuals and copy that best tell your story. We’ll find the BEST vehicles to deliver your message, gas ’em up and go!
EXECUTE
Once the real “you” is facing outward, we’ll use the best tactics to get in front of your target audience and connect your products/services to help solve their problems.
WE CREATE TO CONNECT
When I was about six years old, the coolest thing in the world to me was lumbering up into the passenger seat of my uncle’s semi. After I buckled in, he’d fire up the engine, and we would hit the road. The stories, his “friends’“ voices on the CB radio, the smell of the old diesel engine, the view from high atop that mighty rig… it could have been 20 minutes or 2 hours, didn’t matter, those are memories that are as vivid today as they were back then!
A lot of things resonate from those little drives but none more than my uncle’s music collection. I’d investigate rack after rack of cassettes while asking questions, scrutinizing labels, and absorbing the sounds emanating from the speakers. When I heard the songs on cassettes labeled “Washington” or “California,” I knew that I was involved with something special—something more.
These tapes and tunes were him. They were part of who he was. More than that, they fostered a connection between the two of us, and even though the miles of road meant that we were separated by distance… we were connected through the music.
That connection I had with my uncle is one of my fondest memories. That feeling of authenticity hasn’t faded and I want that connection for our clients.
Look, it’s no secret that every business is looking for a meaningful connection with customers. In today’s technology-driven marketplace, most companies have an online presence but, there is a definitive disconnect between their online persona and their authentic selves.
Your brand should reveal who you are and what you’re truly passionate about–and we want you to get the most out of it.
We offer the foundational services most agencies glance over. You can’t start your cross-country haul without all of the component parts that comprise your rig. As you navigate our website, you’ll see—and learn about—industry terms like “SEO,” “Digital Marketing,” “Targeted Content,” and “PPC Advertising.” These are just some of the tools we use to build those connections between you and your customers.
Ready to roll? You pick the tunes… let’s hit it!
Blackgate Creative worked tirelessly to meet our ecommerce website golive date. With a truncated time table due to a falling out with another agency, the guys at Blackgate stepped in & saved the day. Not only did we go live when we needed to to meet investor demands, their efforts helped us flip the site/company to another venture capital group. The site was optimized top to bottom & helped us make the exact impression we needed to make. Thanks guys, you rock!
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WHAT WE DO
MEET THE TEAM
Chris Loeser
Founder & Head JanitorKevin Fagan
Art DirectorKevin Martin
Biz OpsJeff Mcmanamon
Project CordinatorRebecca Ferlotti
Content Marketing ManagerChris Leo
Comms ChiefScott Zimmer
Creative DirectorBryan Kaye
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