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?
If you seek a reliable and results-driven partner who is dedicated to your success, we want to hear from you. Trust and transparency are at the core of what we do, and we back up assertions with facts. Our turnkey solutions result in sales growth of 9% and 20% annually. How would this kind of growth impact your bottom line?
What we believe, and how we practice it
We have developed a mindset of uncompromising quality from first touch to sales acquisition.
Experience combined with excellence is our formula for how we build unstoppable brands. Our clients often tell us the results we produce are surprising…and even unimaginable. If our efforts earn your ‘WOW!” we’ve done our job well. Are you ready to take your communication to the next level? Through MEQ, your smart investment will pay you back in dividends, year after year.
Core team
Since 2011, Julie Gorham and Lee Hallett have worked together to create thousands of high-performance strategies and creative assets for clients. The MEQ team devotes much time to research, analysis, and discussion, and we challenge the status quo. We connect on every project, so you’re never lost in the shuffle. If you experience slow turn-times, unforeseen expenses, and under-performance from ad spend, we invite you to experience the MEQ difference. By hiring the right team, your messaging is consistently aligned, strengthening your core foundation.
Meet Julie, the founder of Marketing EQ and an advocate for your marketing success. She specializes in marketing education, consulting, strategic planning, and digital media. Her passion for business growth drives every action at MEQ. Julie has enjoyed a 30-year career in marketing and advertising.
Julie has a background and education in communications, advertising media, project management, and public relations. She studied at Marylhurst University and Washington State University, and is devoted to ongoing education and research. Thought leadership is a top priority to ensure continuity and deliverability for sales results.
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. It’s that precise experience in traditional traditional media that works in concert with new media and digital advertising today.
In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. She’s passionate about writing music, creating new guitar riffs, and regenerative ag.
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.
Meet Stacy, the tech wonder for Marketing EQ. Stacy is fearless when it comes to trying new things, which makes her agile when she’s linking up technologies with APIs. What we enjoy about Stacy is that she has a voracious appetite for new things – and there’s no shortage of projects to manage and problems to solve for clients at MEQ.
Stacy graduated from the California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s of Science, Business Analytics. She has enjoyed getting involved in the food industry, manufacturing, high tech, and the construction sector. When she was 15 years old, she was camp supervisor for the National Association of Women in Construction and enjoys a good view from scaffolding.
In her spare time, Stacy loves to travel, explore new cultures, and spend time with her Pug who can’t wait to meet you.
Our commitment to you
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’re 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.
What does EQ mean?
Like Market Equilibrium, where supply is in equal proportion to demand, resulting in little waste, Marketing EQ means balancing all the factors that impact your bottom line. This results in little to no waste.
Marketing EQ was created to help clients invest wisely through sustainable actions thus reducing the demands on your budget. Our discovery process reveals gaps that cost companies tens of 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. We understand the variables that impact your success. Our ability to balance spending efficiency with creative execution is the key to long-term success and consistent sales. – Julie Gorham
We are marketing in balance.
Are you in the planning phase?
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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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