3VE

A small marketing and creative agency based in Cary, North Carolina, 3VE works with businesses seeking help beyond a single tactic, positioning itself around strategy first and execution second. Its client examples span sectors such as health and wellness and retail franchising, and it also has a stated connection to automotive marketing through a related offering, Tread Partners Auto Marketing. With a team of 1-10 people, the agency presents itself as a hands-on partner for businesses facing marketing or operational challenges that have not been resolved by previous agency relationships. The agency organizes its work into three areas: strategy and consulting, creative and branding, and integrated marketing. Strategy and consulting covers business strategy, marketing and sales strategy, market and industry analysis, and risk analysis. Creative and branding includes visual branding, brand messaging, name selection, campaign ideation and design, print and traditional media design, and UX studies and optimization. Integrated marketing spans SEM and SEO, pay-per-click advertising, website design and development, omnichannel campaign management, and marketing automation. According to its own description, the agency's approach begins with building a brand strategy foundation before its in-house design team develops visual creative, followed by advertising and conversion-funnel work intended to connect marketing spend to measurable return on investment.