Marcel Media Celebrates Seven Years of Success

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 23, 2010 -
Chicago, IL -- Marcel Media, an award-winning Chicago-based strategic interactive advisory firm, announced the celebration of its seven year anniversary. As one of the first online marketing firms to offer search engine optimization and marketing (SEO/SEM), the firm has helped a number of companies and organizations expand their traditional marketing efforts into the world of Web 2.0 and interactive. In spite of rounds of advertising agency woes in recent years, this boutique advisory firm managed to thrive with several new client wins in a variety of industries.

Excelling in the areas of healthcare, financial services and higher education, Marcel Media’s client roster covers a broad range - from local businesses to global brands. The firm’s extensive business-to-business and business-to-consumer client roster includes organizations such as: NorthShore University HealthSystem, Ryland Homes and HUB International. Its scope of work will continue to include search engine optimization, social media marketing, pay-per-click and local marketing campaigns, with emerging growth in conversion optimization and social media monitoring.

HUB International’s Marketing Communications Manager, Leah Logan, stated, “The Marcel Media team truly understood our objectives, and were able to develop and deliver a results-oriented program. We look forward to growing our online strategy along with their organization."

"It’s more important than ever for businesses to embrace the power of SEO and social media marketing. Online strategies can jump-start traditional marketing programs, as the online environment is constantly growing and changing,” said Marcel Media CEO, Kelly Cutler.

“Marcel Media clients, on average, see a 30-50% increase in organic traffic after six months of Search Engine Optimization; we are looking forward to helping our newest clients achieve similar results,” said Ben Swartz, President of Marcel Media.

The firm has additional reasons to celebrate. Namely the recognition and awards bestowed upon them over its seven years, including: Google Analytics Authorized Consultant certification, Google Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant certification, Stevie Award for Women in Business in the "best online marketing" category for their work with Ryland Homes, the nation's largest home builder.

CEO Kelly Cutler has also become a well-known evangelist for the SEO/SEM industry, as an established expert and speaker at multiple industries’ conferences across the U.S.such as the recent Online Marketing Summit in San Diego this past February. She will be featured at the upcoming Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) conference in Chicago at Navy Pier on April 15, 2010.

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