Black Propeller

Black Propeller

Redefining the agency experience

3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr, Suite 100, Bel Air, Maryland 21009, United States

Black Propeller Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
2012

With exceptional PPC advertising solutions, Black Propeller empowers businesses to dominate their markets and achieve outstanding results. Since our establishment in 2012, we have experienced remarkable growth, now managing over $100,000,000 in annual ad spend across various paid search and paid social channels. Our services include Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Amazon Ads, and eCommerce PPC.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering the outcomes you desire, ensuring that once you partner with us, you won't need to seek services from other agencies again.

Headquarters
3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr, Suite 100, Bel Air, Maryland 21009, United States

Areas of Expertise

  • Digital Marketing Expertise
  • PPC Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Amazon
  • Digital Advertising
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Marketing Strategy
  • SEM
PPC Expertise
PPC Expertise
  • Amazon
  • Bing
  • Google Ads
  • YouTube

Industries

  • Automotive
  • Dental
  • eCommerce

Black Propeller Portfolio

  • Black Propeller - Leading Microscope Retailer Increases ROAS By 140%
    Digital Marketing
    Leading Microscope Retailer Increases ROAS By 140%
  • Black Propeller - Ecommerce Retailer Grows Sales By 500% With A 1200% ROAS
    Digital Marketing
    Ecommerce Retailer Grows Sales By 500% With A 1200% ROAS
  • Black Propeller - Mortgage Lender Sees 10x Increase In Leads Within First 30 Days
    Digital Marketing
    Mortgage Lender Sees 10x Increase In Leads Within First 30 Days
  • Black Propeller - Criminal Defense Law Firm Scales Campaigns To All-Time Highs
    Digital Marketing
    Criminal Defense Law Firm Scales Campaigns To All-Time Highs

Black Propeller Reviews

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  • Connor Hermesch

    Connor Hermesch

    Marketing Manager at Base Camp Leasing

    Search and Social Media Advertising Management
    Project Type: Social Media Marketing
    Review Date: 22 January, 2024
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    Connor Hermesch, Marketing Manager at Base Camp Leasing, praises Black Propeller's comprehensive search and social media advertising management across various platforms. The agency's efforts, including the setup of Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, have decreased the cost per lead and substantially increased lead generation while maintaining or improving lead quality. Hermesch notes that Black Propeller's punctuality, responsiveness, and personalized attention contribute to Base Camp Leasing's online success.
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  • Eram Zaghi

    Eram Zaghi

    Manager at Fix Mold

    Digital Marketing Services
    Project Type: Digital Marketing
    Review Date: 17 January, 2024
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    Eram Zaghi, representing Fix Mold, lauded Black Propeller's excellent service delivery. Zaghi acknowledged the professionalism and positive collaboration with Nicholas and Bill from the agency, highlighting the pleasure of working with such dedicated and skilled professionals.
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  • Marvin Schuster

    Marvin Schuster

    Owner at SubZero Repair Center

    PPC and SEO Services
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 10 January, 2024
    Source: 3rd-party Review Platform
    Marvin Schuster, the owner of SubZero Repair Center in South Florida, recognizes the substantial impact that Black Propeller has had on his business. Engaged to improve SubZero Repair Center's online presence, the agency's proficiency in PPC and SEO has distinctly positioned the company ahead of its competitors.
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  • Rachel Shiffrin

    Rachel Shiffrin

    Owner and Founder at Escapely

    PPC Services
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 2 January, 2024
    Source: 3rd-party Review Platform
    Rachel Shiffrin, Owner and Founder of Escapely, commends Black Propeller for ongoing paid search services for her company. The agency's meticulous approach, including keyword research and designing landing pages, has resulted in additional successful campaigns for Escapely. Shiffrin notes that Black Propeller's efficient work and genuine investment in the project have contributed to the scaling up of advertisements and revenues, with regular weekly touch-base calls to ensure ongoing success.
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  • Lori Stergiou

    Lori Stergiou

    Director of Sales at Metropolitan Bath & Tile

    Digital Advertising Services
    Project Type: Digital Advertising
    Review Date: 27 December, 2023
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    Lori Stergiou, Director of Sales at Metropolitan Bath & Tile, applauds Black Propeller for its digital advertising services. The agency's efforts in revising and editing Metropolitan Bath & Tile's website and efficient keyword research strategies have consistently grown leads and metrics. The four locations of Metropolitan Bath & Tile maintain top positions in search results thanks to the agency's efforts. Stergiou states that Black Propeller's outstanding service, willingness to go the extra mile, and effective communication via email, texts, and calls make it a valuable partner.
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  • Roque Corona

    Roque Corona

    Digital Marketing Manager at American Welding Society (AWS)

    PPC Services for Nonprofit Organization
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 15 January, 2022
    Since the project began, the client has seen a huge improvement in the performance of their ads — a testament to Black Propeller's extensive industry knowledge and expertise. Communication continues to be frequent and fluid between both sides, ensuring a transparent and collaborative partnership.
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  • Nate Schneider

    Nate Schneider

    VP of Sales & Marketing at Junk Rescue

    PPC Management for Waste Removal Solutions Company
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 23 November, 2021
    Since partnering with Black Propeller, the client has almost doubled the number of leads they acquired in the previous year. The team communicates clearly and efficiently, and they continue to impress with their expertise in paid advertising. The client cites no room for any improvements thus far.
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  • Nikita (Bhappu) Abbaspour

    Nikita (Bhappu) Abbaspour

    Director of Public Relations and Social Media at Valet Living

    Ad Spend Management, SMM, & PPC for Amenities Provider
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 26 October, 2021
    Exemplifying utter control of their expertise, Black Propeller's efforts have quickly rewarded their client with lucrative results. Apart from lowering the client's CPL by 30%, they've also escalated the total qualified leads and conversion rate. The team is lauded for its goal-oriented approach.
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  • Mariela Estrada

    Mariela Estrada

    Digital Marketing Manager at Valet Living

    Digital Marketing for Amenities Provider
    Project Type: Digital Marketing
    Review Date: 26 October, 2021
    Proving themselves to be a reliable marketing partner, Black Propeller continues to reward their client with lucrative results, including a lowered cost per lead and an evident increase in qualified leads. The team swears by a thorough yet collaborative approach, ensuring an agreeable engagement.
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  • Jacob Still

    Jacob Still

    Marketing Director at Gray Insurance Group

    Digital Marketing
    Project Type: Digital Marketing
    Review Date: 9 September, 2021
    It was a good decision to choose Black Propeller for our digital marketing needs. They were responsive and recommended good options for our investment to work well for our growing company.
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  • Nicole Hearn

    Nicole Hearn

    Owner at Mad Girl Marketing

    SEO & PPC for Advertising, Consulting & Marketing Company
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 7 September, 2021
    Black Propellers work has resulted in high sales, record-breaking growth, increased leads, and decreased cost per click. The team regularly provides comprehensible reports and maintains clear communication. Theyre [an] engaged, accessible, and skilled partner [...] dedicated to the project. (Verified via email)
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  • Ellen Graham

    Ellen Graham

    CEO & Founder at The Garden Montessori

    PPC Campaign for Pre-School
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 3 September, 2021
    Thanks to the efforts of the Black Propeller team, the company increased its traffic to the site and generated more leads, resulting in more enrollments. The company is most impressed by the team's professionalism, especially their communication, which is their strong suit. (Verified via email)
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  • Patrick Rissmiller

    Patrick Rissmiller

    Marketing Manager at Microscope Central

    PPC for Microscope Sales & Service Company
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 24 August, 2021
    Since collaborating with Black Propeller, Microscope Central's cost per click has decreased, and sales volume increased. Black Propeller proactively communicates and recognizes client's challenges and opportunities. It is responsive to the client's questions and conducts meetings every two weeks. (Verified via email)
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  • Tarrell Graham

    Tarrell Graham

    Controller at Piedmont Door Solutions

    PPC and SEO Marketing
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 10 August, 2021
    Our experience with the quality of Black Propeller's service and support has been tremendous. Their team is creative, passionate, and extremely customer-focused. There are rarely any issues, but in those isolated case[s], they attack the problem honestly and quickly. They provide services for all aspects of digital marketing and have transformed the way our company reaches clients. Black Propellers' personal approach is a refreshing reminder that the best vendors strive to also be partners.
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  • Justin Baum

    Justin Baum

    CEO at ZZZ Bears

    PPC Management for Teddy Bear Company
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 23 November, 2020
    Black Propeller was able to boost the company's sales and average order value. They delivered weekly performance reports and were always open to feedback. The client liked that they had the freedom to end the partnership [at] any time. Overall, it was a successful engagement. (Verified via email)
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  • Tom Mavrovic

    Tom Mavrovic

    Director of Business Development at CUBE84

    PPC & Web Dev for Salesforce Implementation Firm
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 29 March, 2020
    The Google Ad campaign has been extremely successful, increasing the number of leads per month. The well-designed landing pages have increased the conversion rate as well. Black Propeller goes above and beyond to support their partners and ensure a productive engagement.
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Black Propeller Team Bios

  • Founder & CEO
    John Thornton
    Founder & CEO
    A creative marketing professional who is over a decade in business, specializing in digital advertising solutions for small businesses, start-ups, Fortune 500's and everything in between.Aside from having a great personality, he has tremendous devotion and smashes milestones for breakfast.
  • Account Director
    Annie Yeager
    Account Director
    Annie is an Account Director who has all the information about the entire process of strategies across multiple channels including Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram,etc. She manages a team of Account Managers, Paid Media Managers & Paid Media Specialists. There's no "I don't know" with Annie.
  • Account Director
    Brendan McKernan
    Account Director
    Brendan takes on any and all challenges with a positive attitude and delivers at a very high standard. He is also known for doing a great job going outside of his expertise of PPC to learn other channels and the breadth of knowledge is a true asset for the teams he is associated with.

Black Propeller Clients

  • Optex
  • Next Day Floors
  • Fast Pace Health
  • Valet Living