Finding The Right Marketing Partner
If you’re wondering whether we’re the right fit — this page is for you.
What You Can Expect From Us
Every successful engagement begins with a shared vision. Our first question is simple: six or twelve months from now, what will success look like? What needs to be true that isn’t true today?
Whether this is your first time or your fiftieth, we know choosing the right agency can feel like a big decision. That’s why we’ve designed our process to be transparent, collaborative, and grounded in mutual trust.
When you work with The Creative Company, you’ll gain a team that meets you where you are — with a proven process that creates clarity, alignment, and momentum. From our first discovery conversation to long-term retainer work, we’ll guide your brand forward with purpose and flexibility.
Is This What You’ve Been Searching For?
We’re the right partner for organizations looking to grow with intention — not just check marketing boxes. We work best with teams who want:
- An accountable strategic thought partner, not just an order taker
- Messaging that moves people, not just content that fills space
- Results that align with purpose — measurable, meaningful, and mission-driven
If that sounds like you, please reach out today.
The Values That Guide Us
These aren’t just words on a page — they shape everything we do.
- Tensegrity: We build strength through connected collaboration
- Hope: We focus on potential, not problems
- Grit: We adapt, persist, and solve complex challenges with creativity
- Curiosity: We ask deeper questions to find better answers
- Stewardship: We protect your trust, your time, and your investment
We also follow the ethical guidelines of the Public Relations Society of America. No spin. No shortcuts.
We Start With the Foundation
We begin by understanding your goals, audiences, and current positioning — often through a structured discovery process that may include stakeholder interviews, competitive research, and brand messaging development using our Hero’s Journey framework.
The result is sharper language, clearer direction, and a stronger foundation for every piece of marketing that follows.
How We Work
- Kickoff Meeting: Define shared goals, assign roles, align on timeline
- Project Management: Organized in Basecamp, tracked in Function Point
- Real-Time Collaboration: Via Basecamp & Google Workspace
- Reporting: You get insights, not just data
- Meetings: Intentional, structured, & purposeful
- Invoices: Detailed, clear, and no surprises
An Ongoing Partnership
Most of our clients work with us through an ongoing partnership — billed monthly against an annual budget — that allows us to operate as an extension of your team. This structure ensures consistency, flexibility, and alignment with your long-term goals.
You’ll have steady access to senior-level strategists, designers, and content creators who know your brand and are fully invested in your success. Together, we’ll track performance, adjust strategy as needed, and keep your momentum going.
Trusted by Brands That Make an Impact
From nationally recognized organizations to local businesses making a difference in their communities, we partner with clients who lead with purpose. Whether you’re deepening your impact or increasing your profit, we bring the strategy and creative execution to help you get there.
“The Creative Company helped us successfully rename and rebrand after 26 years. They broke a huge project into manageable steps, guiding us with expertise, creativity, and patience. Their Brand Identity Discovery process pushed us to clearly define who we are. The new name, brand, and leadership videos exceeded our expectations and brought our vision to life. We’re grateful for their partnership.”
“Working with The Creative Company was honestly just pure pleasure from beginning to end. They captured the exact things that we really needed to get across to people. They nailed it. And then also working with the children that we had to work with. Trying to videotape kids is hard, you know, but did a great job at it. The Creative Company is definitely top class.”
“I would absolutely recommend The Creative Company, especially for small businesses and for those that are looking to do more in the marketplace , with social media and advertising.”
“The Creative Company is a wonderful partner. We will be forever grateful for their guidance, inspiration, and support in our marketing and branding campaign.”
“Thanks for treating Red Caboose as a true partner , and not just an account. You’re the best! I really appreciate everything you and The Creative Company did to help Red Caboose’s Grand Opening be such a grand event. The media coverage was among the best I’ve ever seen for a nonprofit grand opening. I could tell that this was more than an assignment for you; it was fun, special, and worthwhile.
“We’ve worked with The Creative Company for years and have definitely gotten our money’s worth! They are on top of things, insightful, flexible, and easy to work with. They are innovative and help us to be innovative too! ”
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Here are a few signs it might be time to bring in strategic communications experts:
- Sensing something isn't right
- Getting reports that don't make sense
- Seeing your competitors grab the prime spreaking engagements
- Desire to build brand awareness and reputation
- Launching a new product or service
- Managing a crisis
- Positioning yourself as a thought leader
- Attracting investors, partners, or donors
- Implementing a capital campaign
We serve mission-driven organizations and businesses in Madison, Wisconsin—and across the country.