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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
We are a team of local professionals who have come together to create an independent, full service boutique creative/media/communications firm. We are passionate about working with businesses to develop brand recognition, drive growth and form and direct strategic partnerships. We want to help you spend your marketing dollars – and time – wisely, because we know you have more important things to do.
- Growth Strategists
- Developers
- Graphic Designers
- Copywriters
- Creative + Conversion Rate Optimization
WHAT WE DO
MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
+ CONSULTING
Brand Development
Let us help you stand out from your competition, identify your brand, and create lasting relationships with loyal customers.
Lead Generation
We’ll work with you to identify your ideal customer, reach prospects, and move them through the sales funnel so they convert to customers.
Campaign Development
We formulate creative, strategic campaigns with consistent brand messaging, driving engagement and new business.
Media Planning + Buying
Our team will create a robust plan for your business that will achieve your goals while staying within your budget.
Google Ads
We’re professionals at optimizing content to maximize search results; we utilize targeted, paid search campaigns based on keywords and budget to generate leads for your business.
Programmatic Marketing
We’re ready and waiting to serve up targeted, effective digital campaigns for your business that will reach consumers at the right time, and at the right cost for you.
Social Media
We’ll help you build your brand on social media platforms, increase your sales, and engage your audience.
Integrated Marketing
It can be hard to keep track of everything sometimes. We’ll make sure your messaging is consistent across all platforms, all the time.
Influencer Marketing
We’ll connect and collaborate with the right people (and their audience) to increase your brand exposure.
Analytics
Data’s tricky, and when there’s a lot of it, it can be difficult to know what’s important. Let us sort through the masses and give you what you need to make sound business decisions.
Websites
Our team of developers offer professional website design and specializes in close client relationships, user experience, and advanced technology to give you the website of your dreams.
Graphic Design
We build visual components for organizations that connect and engage with your audience while making sure your brand’s personality shines through.
Video Production
An essential component for any business. From scripts to shots and everything in between, we’ll help you create a marketing piece that will put your business in the best light.
Public Relations
The public’s perception of your business is important, don’t waste the benefits of earned media. Increase awareness and create a positive reputation utilizing a thoughtful PR strategy.
Crisis Management
Prepare for a crisis that may jeopardize your business’s reputation, and prevent or lessen the damage a crisis can impose on your organization.
Content Development
Increase your brand visibility, engagement, and customer loyalty through quality content pieces created specifically for your business.
WHO WE ARE
Shawn DeLude
President
Specializing in strategic partnerships, business development and thought leadership, Shawn’s passions lie in entrepreneurship and spending time outdoors.
Kara Boulé
COO
A creative thinker skilled in lead generation, content strategy and community engagement, Kara loves working with businesses to achieve their goals, driving growth and customer engagement.
Dan Kellogg
CFO
Dan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients, helping them navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their business objectives.
Courtney Wittenstein
Project Development
Courtney’s diverse background in marketing contributes to her versatile and effective approach to business needs. She possesses a keen understanding of local trends while maintaining a big picture perspective for each client.
Tyler Rost
Account Manager
Tyler’s ability to transform concepts into visual masterpieces add a compelling layer of storytelling that resonates with authenticity and impact.
Mackenzie Blue
Account Manager
A passionate storyteller, strategic creator and thoughtful writer are just a few of the titles Mackenzie has earned throughout her career.
Meagen Colon
Account Manager
Meagen’s design skills and ability to craft stories through brand implementation and content generation create strong visual impact for brands across multiple platforms.
Kelsey Dutton
Content Creator
Kelsey’s experience both in front of, and behind, the camera has provided her with opportunities to create innovative content with large brands across the globe.
Maddy Kavanagh
Account Coordinator
A natural writer and strong relationship manager with a versatile creative ability, Maddy has experience marketing businesses in many diverse industries.
Shawn DeLude, CEO
Shawn has vast experience in both the corporate world as well as small business and everything in between. In his last business venture, he built a very successful company from the ground up and over a period of 24 years, grew the business to service thousands of customers in the region. Shawn found enormous success with an out of the box marketing plan and a growth strategy that focused on involvement in the community, and wants to help other local businesses do the same. Specializing in strategic partnerships, business development and thought leadership, Shawn’s passions lie in entrepreneurship and spending time outdoors.
Kara Boule, COO
Kara has an agency background coupled with several years helping small to medium size businesses grow, and is an experienced, results-oriented marketer with a proven track record of helping brands build a strong presence across multiple platforms. A creative thinker skilled in lead generation, communications, content strategy and community engagement, Kara loves working with local businesses to achieve their business goals, driving growth and customer engagement.
When Kara’s not working, she loves spending time with her two children and husband and can be found outdoors, either on the beach, hiking in the woods, or on the ski slopes or the pickleball court, depending on the season.
Dan Kellogg, CFO
Dan Kellogg is a seasoned business executive and CFO consultant with a wealth of experience in corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning. After graduating from college, Dan relocated to Cape Cod where he established his own business, leveraging his entrepreneurial acumen to build a thriving enterprise from scratch. With his drive and vision, he was able to grow the business to a point where he was able to sell it and move on to his next challenge.
Dan’s success in the private sector soon caught the attention of a Fortune 500 company, where he served as a Division Controller. During this time, he honed his skills in financial analysis, market research, and strategic planning, consistently exceeding targets and driving revenue growth for the company.
In 2002, Dan left the corporate world to become the General Manager and CFO of a mid-sized company. In this role, he oversaw all financial operations and led the company’s strategic planning efforts, successfully positioning the organization for growth and profitability. The company was eventually sold in 2015, and Dan went on to become the CFO of Nauset Disposal, where he helped steer the company through a period of significant growth and expansion.
With a track record of success in the corporate and private sectors, Dan has recently transitioned to a new chapter in his career as a CFO consultant. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients, helping them navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their business objectives. In his free time, Dan enjoys boating, hiking, fishing, and travel, and is always on the lookout for his next adventure.
Kelsey Dutton, Content Creator
Kelsey started her professional career in 2011 both in front of, and behind, the camera. She has worked internationally with large brands, helping to create innovative content. Her extensive knowledge in social media platforms spans within several industries, including music, fashion and lifestyle. With a modern take on content, her deliverables are relevant with current markets. Her excitement, artistry and originality when creating a visual story for clients is palpable.
Tyler Rost, Account Coordinator
Tyler has a creative marketing background, with a passion for videography and photography. After completing his Master’s in Contemporary Performance, Tyler moved into the marketing sector upon a shift in the acting world in March 2020. With skills in content creation, campaign and strategy implementation, and a passion for helping the Cape Cod community he loves, Tyler brings his skillset to each business with a goal of bettering both the business and the community they call home.
When not at work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his best friend and dog companion, Trident, exploring Cape Cod’s endless natural beauty, and watching the Boston Bruins.
Courtney Wittenstein, Account Director
With over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, Courtney has demonstrated her expertise across various sectors, including non-profits, newspapers, and a prominent national company. Most recently, she successfully owned and operated a marketing agency for 6 years that served over 100 clients locally and nationally until their recent merge with DeLude Communications. This diverse background contributes to her versatile and effective approach. Courtney possesses a keen understanding of Cape Cod’s trends while maintaining a big-picture perspective for each client. Leveraging her background in advertising and journalism, she excels at building natural and meaningful relationships, genuinely enjoying hearing the unique stories of every business.
Mackenzie Blue, Account Manager
A passionate storyteller, strategic creator and thoughtful writer are just a few of the titles Mackenzie has earned throughout her career. With experience in startups as a Marketing Manager and the corporate world as a Copywriter, she brings a wealth of knowledge that spans all avenues of content creation. As a Philadelphia native for over seven years, she’s new to the Cape and looking to become part of the community while offering world-class marketing to local businesses.
When Mackenzie is not in the office, you can find her driving up and down the coastline, mouth agape at the fact that she lives this close to the beach. You can also catch her grabbing drinks at any local restaurant or watching the newest indie flick at the Orpheum in downtown Chatham.
Meagen Colon, Account Manager
Meagen started her career in nonprofit communications & program management and quickly discovered she had a knack for design and creative marketing strategy. Since then, she has applied her skillset to helping small businesses and nonprofits cohesively tell their story through creative brand implementation and content management. Meticulous and detail-oriented, Meagen loves working alongside clients to strategically communicate their values and strengthen their visual impact across multiple platforms.
In her spare time, Meagen can be found taking too many photos of her pets, spending time with her fiancé, searching for her next read, or heading out on a walk with her pup, Birdie.
Maddy Kavanaugh, Account Coordinator
A natural writer and strong relationship manager with versatile creative ability, Maddy has experience marketing local businesses on the Cape in many diverse industries. With a foundation in mediated communications, media studies and public relations, she brings a well-rounded background to her endeavors.
Maddy enjoys utilizing her storytelling skills to empower local businesses, enabling them to thrive digitally and reach their full potential. A fellow local, she has a special passion for contributing her talents to serve the community and businesses that she grew up with. When Maddy’s not working, no matter the season, you can find her near the ocean, enjoying one of the Cape’s many beautiful beaches, or traveling to her latest adventure!
LETS WORK TOGETHER
Email: [email protected]
Call: 508.469.9400
Visit: 29 West Road, Orleans MA 02653
