We love to connect…
The thing we love most is getting to know our clients and understanding their needs. It is through this thoughtful process that we discover the pathways to higher performance.
Core values and the value we deliver
Why hire us?
We’re a reliable and cost-efficient service provider that achieves accurate and efficient results. Trust and transparency are at the core of what we do, and we back up assertions with facts. Every client receives white-glove service regardless of their budget.
What we believe, and how we practice it
We have developed a mindset of uncompromising quality – from first customer touch to sales acquisition.
We are dedicated to honing our skills and tools into repeatable excellence which is the foundation for building unstoppable brands. That’s why our clients often tell us the results we produce are surprising…and even unimaginable. If you say ‘WOW!” We’ve done our job well.
What does EQ mean?
Like Market Equilibrium, where supply is in equal proportion to demand, resulting in little waste, Marketing EQ means the balance between fiscal responsibility and marketing actions.
Marketing EQ was created to help clients invest wisely through sustainable actions and budgets. Our discovery process reveals gaps that cost companies thousands in lost revenue. Our methods reduce risk and demonstrate smart marketing investments with quantifiable results.
Early in my advertising career, I worked in local and national media sales. The biggest complaint I received from clients was under-performance in their ad spend. While the variables for successful advertising are many, balancing spending efficiency with creative execution is key to long-term success and consistent sales. That’s what we do. – Owner, Julie Gorham
We are marketing in balance.
Working Together
We value client relationships and work to create a positive marketing experience
- Expect professional communication from our team. We never go radio silent and we are highly responsive.
- We do our best to provide a quick response to an urgent problem.
- We plan effectively to keep your projects on track.
- You will always receive our honest and expert recommendations for improvement.
- We are flexible and can adjust efforts as needed based on resources, requirements, and time.
- If gaps are present, we will inform you and the potential impacts to your bottom line.
- We offer consulting and discovery services too.
Core Team
Since 2011, Julie Gorham and Lee Hallett have been building their cross-functional skills in strategic planning and creativity which is integral to the company’s foundational success.
According to our clients, larger agencies are known to take longer to complete projects and apply more resources, but with little transparency. Clients also report feeling frustrated about working with too many individual contractors who didn’t talk among themselves, so their brand became fragmented and inconsistent.
At MEQ, our team connects on every project for every marketing discipline. You are never lost in the shuffle.
Meet Julie, the founder of Marketing EQ. Julie is responsible for day-to-day operations at MEQ and client relations. She specializes in consulting, strategic marketing and content planning, and ad planning for digital and traditional media.
Her passion for small business success drives every action at MEQ. Her extensive experience in research, industry standards and trends, and project management is key to our communication and project processes. Julie is devoted to continuous process improvement.
In 1988, her career in advertising began when she launched the first 24-hour real estate channel on TV in the US and booked record sales for KBL-COM. Today, she continues to serve local, regional, and national clients in advertising, marketing development, and sales strategies.
In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. She’s passionate about writing music and creating new riffs on her acoustic and electric guitars.
Meet Lucas, our SEO and website content specialist. His role entails the creative, content, and technical application of search engine optimization practices to increase organic and paid website traffic.
His impeccable communication style is enjoyed both within the company and appreciated by clients. He demonstrates clear and concise communication in the services he performs. Lucas is a delight to have on any team that’s ready to blaze new sales.
Lucas has built EComm companies generating millions in revenue. He’s a published outdoor writer, the host of STS Podcast, and a featured fishing host and guest on several TV programs and YouTube.
As a published musician, recording artist, and songwriter, you won’t find Lucas far from a guitar or microphone in his spare time.
Meet Cheasanee “Chess”, the writer for Marketing EQ’s content. With a rich background in journalism and communications, she crafts punctual and powerful pieces that help clients achieve their marketing goals.
Cheasanee loves the challenge of producing engaging and informative content that captivates potential customers and guides them toward a purchase. Customers have limited time and attention, and her background in journalism gives her an edge in writing fast-paced content.
In addition to content development, Chess runs MEQ’s social media program and works tirelessly to improve results. Her numbers tell the best stories.
When she isn’t weaving words, Cheasanee indulges in cooking diverse cuisines and tending to her lush jungle of indoor houseplants. Her passion for writing extends beyond work, and whenever she isn’t penning personal projects she mentors budding writers in both fiction and nonfiction.
Are you in the planning phase?
If you're not sure you need a marketing company yet, we can do a short introduction call.
You don't need to make any decisions on our phone call, but a five to 15-minute phone or video call to discuss your goals can be helpful.
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