Kerry Guard and Mike Krass wearing sunglasses

Relationships built on real values

In 2011 Mike Krass and Kerry Guard created MKG Marketing.

Their first order of business — create values to enable thoughtful business decisions. While our values have evolved, their purpose has not.

To be the heart of who we are.

We put people first.

We treat each other as humans, talking in plain English, with positivity, and thoughtfulness. We lead with joy and remember to laugh.

Assume most positive interpretation
Provide context to aid understanding
Be flexible & accomodating to others needs
Ask for clarification as needed

We are transparent.

We build long-lasting relationships through transparency, honesty, and accountability and weather any short-term discomfort.

Be honest and truthful
Clearly state opinions and their basis
Keep jargon to a minimum
Provide clear data, results, and analysis

We see the big picture.

Our mission is to help our clients be found. We always look towards the client's goals and how best to achieve them.

Keep up with trends & developments
Be mindful of the destination
Suggest ideas on a better way to the goal
Refine and improve the way we work

We have one standard.

We have one standard — the MKG Standard — for excellence and consistency. We hire experts and follow our processes.

Deliverables are accurate and accessible
Process is followed and maintained
Clients get to be the hero
Offer assistance and anticipate needs

Two people looking over a page of charts and results

MKG Marketing works with you.

Our digital marketing team consists of expert-led service lines overseen by a Leadership team that ensures we work in partnership toward your revenue goals.

Marketing Leadership + Activation

Stop playing "De Facto CMO." We provide the Senior Leadership, Strategy, and Execution of a full marketing department—for less than the cost of a single senior hire.

Marketing Strategy

Level-up your marketing team and revenue engine. We'll perform data-driven analysis to provide actionable brand, market, and channel insights.

SEO

Get top-ranked search results via a search engine optimization strategy based on your intended customer and business goals.

Digital Advertising

Reach your target customer through an expertly-tailored Digital Advertising Plan with predictable outcomes.

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