Kick Marketing

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Kick Marketing focuses on a niche most digital agencies do not touch: the intersection of public agencies, government bodies and nonprofits with the needs of small businesses. The agency brings 20 years of experience working in the government and non-profit sectors, with particular attention to Washington State's tourism industry and to place marketing—the promotion of specific locations to drive visitor spending and economic activity. Its clients are typically public agencies, business districts, chambers, cities and destination marketing organizations rather than individual private companies, and its work centers on capital projects, transit construction mitigation, and Main Street revitalization efforts. Service-wise, Kick Marketing offers Local SEO, content marketing and writing, social media marketing, PPC, email marketing, and UX/user-centered design. A distinct offering is its Business District Marketing Program, a six-month structured approach combining SEO, tourism knowledge and place marketing to promote a district's identity and increase foot traffic to local businesses. For capital projects, the agency runs business mitigation programs designed to support small businesses during construction disruptions such as light rail or bus rapid transit work, citing a case study from the Federal Way Business District. Additional services include Google Business Profile optimization, geofenced advertising, Google Ads management, and community-level coordinated promotions, alongside small business training focused on tourism-driven growth.