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Katy K's Review Sourced from Google
We have had Cutboard create a number of videos for us, and in every instance they have done excellent work in very short order. The turn-around time and quality of work keep us coming back.
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Pat Hesselgesser's Review Sourced from Google
We just completed a project with Aaron Nepean for the Washington Council of Trout Unlimited. We cannot say enough good things about the video Aaron put together for us, it is everything we wanted and more!!! With his magic he was able to put together photos and video clips demonstrating who we are and what we do. Our message couldn't be more clear thanks to Cutboard!! Amazing job by a very talented person!! Thank you Aaron!!!
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Sherri Richardson's Review Sourced from Google
The Cutboard Studio team is very professional and listened intentionally to our business goals. They were then able to offer additions to our marketing plan for even more success.
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Jane Grandel's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure of working with Terinda at Hatch Advertising for over 30 years, and it's been nothing short of fantastic. She brings professionalism to everything she does. Whether it's launching a new campaign or refining a brand campaign, Terinda and her team always deliver. Hatch has been a steady, trusted partner through all kinds of changes in the radio industry—and Terinda’s insight and energy have made every project feel like a win.
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Jesse Harth's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Hatch Advertising couldn't be easier. Their team is helpful, attentive, and always ahead of the curve, making sure we get what we need. They are quick to respond, and always willing to collaborate and offer new ideas. It’s rare to find a marketing partner that feels like part of your own team, but that’s exactly what Hatch delivers every time.
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Becky Gupta's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Hatch Advertising has been a total win for us. Over the past few years, they've become a trusted extension of our team. Whether we're brainstorming new campaigns or figuring out next steps, they bring smart ideas, solid direction, and great energy to every conversation. Chris, especially, has been an incredible resource—he just gets what we need and how to make it happen. The whole Hatch team makes the process smooth and enjoyable. We're lucky to have them in our corner.
Show moreDigital marketing agencies manage businesses' online advertising efforts with the core intent of improving their online presence, raising brand awareness, improving digital visibility, and helping them close more sales.
Their portfolio covers a variety of digital marketing services, but in general, they focus on one or a combination of the following key services:
The portfolio of full-service digital marketing agencies often extends to influencer marketing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), marketing automation, event planning, and analytics.
On average, digital marketing firms charge $5,000 per project, while enterprise packages may reach $67,000+. Overall, the final cost is determined based on the service type, number of channels, expected deliverables, market, office location, and the complexity of the request.
In that regard, different digital marketing services entails different price:
The return of investment (ROI) in digital marketing follows an S-curve where costs are high initially, followed by a period of exponential profit as the data matures. In the beginning, ROI is usually negative or neutral and businesses are paying for the setup, i.e., the research, the ideation, technical audits, and creative development. Basically, it's a learning curve period of understanding which keywords, audiences, sentiments, and channels work for the intended objectives.
For companies seeking fast return of value, paid channels are the primary choice of medium as they provide immediate cash flow while the slower, free traffic sources like SEO are being built. On the other hand, for compounding business growth, the highest ROI usually comes from content and search engine optimization. These assets can be quite beneficial but take 6 to 12 months for sustained growth.
Email marketing remains the most profitable advertising medium in 2026, securing $36 to $40 on average for every $1 spent. The channel works well because the business owns the contact list and doesn't have to allocate additional resources to reach the intended audience. Here's how other digital marketing channels compare:
| Channel | Average ROI |
| SEO | 5:1 to 10:1 |
| PPC (Google Ads) | 2:1 to 4:1 |
| Paid social | 1.5:1 to 3:1 |
| Content marketing | 4:1 to 7:1 |
Standard industry performance metrics categorize a 3:1 to 5:1 (earning $3 to $5 for every dollar invested) return as an indicator for sustainable growth. A ratio under 2:1 is generally classified as underperforming, necessitating a re-evaluation of the conversion funnel.
Notably, while a 10:1 return appears highly favorable, it actually suggests that the organization is playing it too safe and should spend more money now to obtain more customers before their competitors do.
Marketing budgets vary by industry, with some companies dedicating as little as 5% from their total revenue to over 15% across competitive verticals like eCommerce and financial services. To avoid spreading their budgets too thin, this is how businesses usually disperse their marketing budgets:
Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.
