Barge Marketing

Based in Columbus, Ohio, at Orion Place, Barge Marketing is a small digital marketing firm operating with a team of ten or fewer. It works as a full-service marketing partner for businesses seeking help across strategy, branding, and digital channels, with particular attention to IT Managed Service Providers as a client type, alongside general small and mid-sized companies looking to build visibility. The agency is part of MAXtech, a broader company grouping. The agency's process begins with a discovery meeting to learn about a client's company, product, target audience, goals, industry, and competitors, which then informs tailored campaign strategies. Its stated services span marketing strategy, search engine optimization and hyperlocal SEO, pay-per-click advertising, web design and development, social media and influencer marketing, email and SMS marketing, ad graphics, photography, video and animation, analytics and campaign management, reputation and brand management, and sales outsourcing. Planning is built around a "Client Profile Playbook," a compiled company profile and workbook covering campaigns, personas, and products, intended to map out a campaign before execution. The agency also states it relies on data analytics to track which tactics are performing and adjusts efforts accordingly. Portfolio work referenced includes websites, landing pages, logos, and video content.