CREATIVITY TO DRIVE CONNECTIONS
WHO WE ARE
IDEATION
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?
CREATION
We’ll take all of those ideas, throw them against the wall to see what sticks, & start sketching, chopping, painting, creating the “something” that got lost along the way.
PUBLICATION
We’ll help you clarify your message so we can find the visuals & copy that best tell your story. We’ll find the BEST vehicles to deliver your message, gas ’em up & go!
INTERACTION
Once the real “you” is facing outward, we’ll use the best tactics to get in front of your target audience & connect your products/services to help solve their problems.
WE CREATE TO CONNECT
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, & 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 authentic union rarely fades, and it’s a passion that we all covet.
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 strong dissonance between their online persona and their authentic selves.
Your website should reveal who you are & what you’re truly passionate about–and we want you to get the most out of it.
We can bring more visitors to your website. We can make your “digital footprint” more vibrant. We can drive that connection between your company and your customers.
We offer various services to help you succeed in that endeavor. As you navigate our website, you’ll see—and learn about—industry terms like “SEO,” “SEM,” “Targeted Content,” and “PPC Advertising.” These are just some of the tools we use to bring you to your end goal: connecting with your customers.
We look forward to connecting with you!

RECENT WORKS
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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MEET THE TEAM

Chris Loeser
Founder & Head Janitor
Kevin Fagan
Art Director
Kevin Martin
Biz Ops
Jeff Mcmanamon
Project Cordinator
Rebecca Ferlotti
Content Marketing Manager
Chris Leo
Comms Chief
Scott Zimmer
Creative Director
Bryan Kaye
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