# Sculpt Sculpt Reviews (22), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - Verified - 4.8 out of 5 average review rating - 0 connections joined Sculpt's Network [Visit Website](https://wearesculpt.com/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/sculpt) **The B2B Social Media Agency for Reach & Revenue** Sculpt is a **B2B social media marketing agency.** Clients hire us to grow their audience, level up their content strategy, engage decision makers, and close more deals with social media. We believe scopes should be flexible, pricing should be predictable, and your goals should be met. We're not generalists. Our focus areas include... → **Organic Social** for Audience Growth including social-first content, community management, and strategy → **Exec Social** for Thought Leadership including copywriting and consulting → **Paid Social f** or Acquisition, including LinkedIn ad management, creative testing, and conversion optimization → **Influencer Campaigns** for Brand Lift, including full-lifecycle management and reporting ...all with a B2B lens. Our remote-first team of strategists, campaign managers, and creatives are based around the globe, just like our clients. You are probably a terrific fit if... ✅ You can define success — whether it's lowering CAC or lifting SOV ✅ You are post-launch, established, and know your customers well ✅ You have the human resources to work with us (so we don't bug the CEO) ✅ You are selling a solution with high cLTV ✅ You love dogs\* \*OK this one's optional, but a bonus. More on us... At Sculpt, we believe in doing B2B social the _right way.\*_ \*The way that fills the top of the funnel, taps your audience's influencers, nurtures prospects, and gets C-suite attention. If you’re looking for an agile team of specialists that can…. 1. **Steer your paid acquisition strategy?** We’ll launch multi-channel campaigns that convert passive users into hand-raisers. 2. **Make social media work smarter for your brand?** We’ll modernize your strategy, top-to-bottom. 3. **Create content that makes your prospects take notice?** We’ll make scroll-stopping assets that outperform your old ones. **Still reading?** You seem nice. Learn more about how we've won fans, stopped thumbs, defined brands, and driven growth since 2012 at wearesculpt.com. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $10,000+ - Hourly rate: $150 - $199 - Number of employees: 10 - 49 - 1 Locations: - Iowa City, IA (Headquarters) - Founded in 2012 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 95% Social Media Marketing - 5% Advertising ### Focus Areas - Social Media Focus: - 70% LinkedIn Advertising - 15% Influencer Marketing - 5% Facebook Advertising - 5% Instagram Advertising - 5% Twitter Advertising - Influencer Marketing Services: - 40% Influencer Identification & Recruitment - 40% Influencer Management - 20% Influencer Campaign Reporting - Influencer Marketing Platforms: - 25% Instagram Influencer Marketing - 25% LinkedIn Influencer Marketing - 25% Tik Tok Influencer Marketing - 25% YouTube Influencer Marketing ### Industries - 10% Manufacturing - 5% Media - 5% Energy & natural resources - 25% Business services - 5% Education - 50% Information technology ### Clients - 5% Small Business (<$10M) - 45% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 50% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.7 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Sculpt offers competitive pricing with good value for cost, as noted by clients. Project investments range from $5,000 to $200,000, depending on the scope, with positive feedback on their efficiency and project management. **Most Common Project Size**: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 20 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Social Media Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 13 reviews - Other Digital Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 6 reviews - Marketing Strategy: Confidential based on 2 reviews - Advertising: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 1 review - Content Marketing: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 based on 1 review - Digital Strategy: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Market Research: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Sculpt Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.8 - Quality: 4.8 - Schedule: 4.7 - Cost: 4.7 - Willing to Refer: 4.9 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (5 mentions) - Knowledgeable (5 mentions) - High-quality work (4 mentions) - Well-organized projects (4 mentions) - Creative (3 mentions) - Great project management (3 mentions) - Great team (3 mentions) - Proactive (3 mentions) - Unique expertise (3 mentions) - Collaborative (2 mentions) - Easy to work with (2 mentions) - Efficient (2 mentions) - Exceptional results (2 mentions) - Professional (2 mentions) - Team players (2 mentions) - Timely (2 mentions) - Hard working (1 mentions) - Helpful (1 mentions) - Reliable (1 mentions) - Translate ideas into products (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Effective in Achieving Measurable Outcomes** Sculpt has demonstrated success in achieving measurable outcomes, such as increased follower counts, engagement rates, and lead generation. Clients report significant improvements in metrics like cost-per-view and conversion rates. **Need for Better Industry Understanding** While Sculpt is praised for their expertise in social media, a client noted that a deeper understanding of their specific industry could have enhanced project outcomes. Improved industry-specific knowledge could benefit future engagements. **High-Quality Customer Service** Clients commend Sculpt for their high level of customer service, noting their responsiveness and dedication. They are described as a true partner, going above and beyond to meet client needs and expectations. **Deep Understanding of Social Media Trends** Clients appreciate Sculpt's in-depth knowledge of social media trends and their ability to leverage this expertise to benefit client projects. Their insights into social media dynamics are a significant advantage. **High Client Satisfaction and Loyalty** Many clients express high satisfaction with Sculpt's services, often leading to extended engagements and repeat business. Their reputation for delivering on promises and exceeding expectations fosters client loyalty. **Adaptability and Flexibility** Sculpt's ability to pivot and adapt to client needs is a recurring theme. They are highlighted for their agility in managing shifting project requirements and delivering tailored solutions. **Some Team Turnover Issues** A few clients mentioned experiencing high turnover rates within the Sculpt team, which led to challenges in project continuity and required repeated re-introductions to new team members. **Creative and Innovative Approach** Sculpt is recognized for their proactive approach and creativity, bringing fresh ideas to the table and adapting quickly to evolving client goals. Their creativity in content creation and campaign strategies is frequently highlighted by clients. **Seamless Team Integration** Sculpt's team is noted for their ability to integrate seamlessly with client teams, contributing to a cohesive workflow. This integration is credited with enhancing project outcomes and fostering strong client relationships. **Strong Social Media Strategy Expertise** Sculpt excels in developing comprehensive social media strategies that boost engagement and follower growth, as highlighted across multiple reviews. Clients appreciated their ability to increase social media presence and engagement rates on platforms like TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram. ### Sculpt Reviews #### Content Dev & LinkedIn Campaigns for 3D Printing Company (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Other Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: June 2021 - Dec. 2022 **Project Summary**: Sculpt was hired by a 3D printing company to help them improve their digital presence through social media. They created 12 social media content per month and helped the client manage their LinkedIn campaigns. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Digital Marketing, Velo3D - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 6, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Sculpt's support, the client doubled their LinkedIn followers and increased customer engagement by four times. Moreover, the client established a more robust online presence. Throughout the engagement, the team was communicative and responsive, and they had an effective workflow. ""They were very responsive throughout our entire project."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Director of Digital Marketing for Velo3D. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We needed help accelerating our social media strategy and creative development. We partnered with Sculpt to help enhance our social presence. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We researched multiple vendors and decided on Sculpt because of their tremendous team and their ability to scale with our company as we were in a period of rapid growth. Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. We partnered with Sculpt to produce 12 pieces of original social content each month and help guide our paid LinkedIn strategy. How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We worked with 3 people primarily, the head of the company, the head of paid advertising and a dedicated account manager for our project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Sculpt helped scale our social presence. During the time we doubled our LinkedIn followers and increased engagement by 4x. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The process was great. We met each week to talk about progress and future asset development. We also added them to our company slack channel which made communications efficient. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They were very responsive throughout our entire project. Responses were always same day. They also enhanced our entire social presence. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? I wouldn't change anything. --- #### Social Media Marketing Services for Design Company **The Project** - Services: Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A design company has hired Sculpt to develop and execute an organic social media strategy, which includes influencer and community engagement efforts. The team has helped enhance the reporting structure. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Social Media Strategist, Design Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 15, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Sculpt's efforts, the client has seen increased growth and engagement across social platforms. The team is reliable, efficient, communicative, and transparent. They consistently deliver items on time and adapt quickly to the client's evolving goals. Their creativity is unmatched. ""What impressed us most was their proactive approach and deep understanding of social media trends."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Senior Social Media Strategist of a design company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Our company brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sculpt to accomplish?Amplify our social media presence through influencer + community engagement strategiesEnhance our reportingDevelop a comprehensive social media strategy **SOLUTION** How did you find Sculpt?ReferralWhy did you select Sculpt over others?Pricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Sculpt were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Sculpt helped us develop, roadmap, and execute an organic social media strategy that is still in use for our company today. They've also helped us enhance our reporting structure, proving value to the greater team for our organic social efforts. And their community engagement efforts have been second to none in helping us define our brand voice on different platforms + venture out of your day to day corporate posting. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?A roadmap and plan for our social media strategy, increased growth rate and engagement across social platforms.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Their project management was reliable and efficient. They consistently delivered items on time, and if a deadline is going to be missed, they're very communicative and transparent about it. The team is always super responsive and flexible to our needs.What was your primary form of communication with Sculpt?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?What impressed us most was their proactive approach and deep understanding of social media trends. They consistently brought creative ideas to the table and adapted quickly to our evolving goals throughout the time we've worked together. They also have great breadth of knowledge on their team - from organic strategy, to content ideation, proactive community engagement, reporting, and paid social.Are there any areas for improvement or something Sculpt could have done differently?Nothing that I would change. --- #### SMM for Global Energy Management Company **The Project** - Services: Advertising, Social Media Marketing - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Mar. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: An energy management SaaS company has tapped Sculpt to amplify their social media presence by reaching out to influencers and partners. The team conducts research and profiling to determine campaign options. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Schneider Electric - Industry: Energy & natural resources - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 21, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's buzz-worthy marketing deliverables and ideas have successfully elevated the client's digital presence and widened their coverage, enabling them to welcome lucrative business opportunities. The team's in-depth knowledge and proactive attitude further guarantee a high-yielding partnership.  ""Sculpt consistently brings refreshing solutions to the table."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the marketing manager at Schneider Electric, a global energy management and industrial automation SaaS company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? We were looking to elevate our social media presence as a B2B company and needed their team to leverage our efforts and strategies. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Sculpt handles our social media campaigns by raising awareness to promote our new offerings. Their team conducts research, evaluates influencer profiles, and launches a vetting process to determine ideal options for our campaign briefs. They’ve particularly reached out to paid influencers, partner companies, and digital platforms to generate more engagement towards our products. What is the team composition? I have two main points of contact. How did you come to work with Sculpt? We found their team via Clutch, along with other candidates. Sculpt had the skill set, price point, and team size we needed, so we chose them. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent about $200,000. What is the status of this engagement? Our ongoing engagement with Sculpt started in March 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Sculpt has activated marketable opportunities for us, suggesting and implementing the best practices to elevate our community management and social media engagement. They’ve also amplified our PR coverage and connections. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? We communicate via email and ad hoc meetings. Sculpt is an agile team that pivots according to our needs and shares insightful ideas to expedite and improve our project. What did you find most impressive about them? We’re most impressed with their in-depth knowledge of social media trends and customer needs. On top of that, Sculpt consistently brings refreshing solutions to the table. Are there any areas they could improve? I can’t think of anything negative about their work. Sculpt has been an effective partner to us. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Set clear objectives and metrics and allocate enough time to monitor the project. --- #### Brand Campaigns for Natural Product Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2019 - June 2020 **Project Summary**: Sculpt managed digital marketing and branding for two campaigns. They wrote ad copy and managed day to day media and creative optimizations for paid campaigns as well as provided reporting and analysis. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Director of Marketing Engagement, Frontier Co-op - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 19, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt' helped the client far exceed goals for all core metrics. Their workflow was excellent and they always kept the client updated on progress. The team had exceptional leadership skills and displayed great talent. ""They empower each of their team members as well, which helped us to implement our strategy quickly and seamlessly." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the senior director of marketing engagement at Frontier Co-op. I lead our internal agency of content, creative and engagement teams. We manufacture and market two national brands: Simply Organic and Frontier Co-op. Our products include organic and conventional spices, herbs, flavorings/extracts, herbal teas, baking/cooking ingredients and wellness products. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We needed Sculpt to manage digital advertising and brand-lift studies for two 9-month long brand campaigns for Simply Organic and Frontier Co-op. These two campaigns were major shifts for us in terms of brand positioning and communications strategy, so we needed a team that could help us reach our new target market, write great ad copy and manage the day-to-day media and optimizations for us. What were your goals for this project? +2.0 lift in purchase intent for Simply Organic and Frontier Co-op 300K ad clicks for Simply Organic 30K ad clicks for Frontier Co-op **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We wanted to work with a local agency known for excellence in managing digital media and creative. We'd worked with Sculpt on a video project for our sister brand, Aura Cacia. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Sculpt built out the paid campaign infrastructure and tracking within the determined social media platform. They also managed creative optimization for paid campaigns, including edits to existing assets. Sculpt also provided regular reporting and analysis and in-depth reporting and analysis on creative performance. What was the team composition? I did get to work with the principals at Sculpt, including the managing director and CEO. Other team members included digital media planner/buyer, engagement manager, copywriter and designer. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We far exceeded our campaign goals for every single key metric! How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The workflow was excellent -- we started out with a very effective set of onboarding meetings, met weekly as the bulk of the campaign was being developed and launched, then dialed back to monthly meetings and reporting once things were up and running for several months. What did you find most impressive about this company? The leadership on the team is excellent -- Katelin and Josh are hugely talented! They empower each of their team members as well, which helped us to implement our strategy quickly and seamlessly. Are there any areas for improvement? No areas for improvement -- we love working with Sculpt and are very pleased with the results of our campaigns! --- #### Social Media Campaign Management for Nonprofit Cinema **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - Oct. 2019 **Project Summary**: Sculpt helped plan and execute the social media aspect of a fundraising campaign for a nonprofit cinema, organizing live-streamed events, supporter spotlights, and interactive quizzes to drive engagement. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, FilmScene - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 26, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The social media posts delivered by Sculpt gained an exciting level of traction in the local community, generating over half a million impressions as well as 11,000 comments and more than 800 shares. The team demonstrated creativity and investment in the project’s success through their work. "“They brought a lot of great suggestions to the table that helped us refine our goals to the context of social media.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Our company is a nonprofit cinema in Iowa City, and I am the executive director. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? We were embarking on a capital fundraising campaign for our cinema in collaboration with another local arts nonprofit, and we wanted some help getting the word out on social media to both our existing patron base and the broader community at large. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Sculpt worked with us to help brainstorm ideas, as well as to guide us through the process of engaging with the community on social media. That started with us doing Facebook live event for our campaign launch, and since then has consisted of regular updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to communicate what was happening with the campaign and try to engage people with the philosophy behind it. The various have included everything from just discussing the arts and why they matter, to spotlighting some of the people who were supporting us, and even social media quizzes and other things that provided a little more interactivity, all with the goal to drive people to the campaign website and hopefully pledge support. What is the team composition? I’ve been in contact with a few different people on their team. I think they have 4–5 individuals on the project in total. How did you come to work with Sculpt? We had actually worked with them a number of years ago when we started out as a cinema, so we were familiar with their work and what they were capable of. Since they are a part of the community and have a good understanding of our organization as well, we decided to work with them again. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $5,000 on the project in total. What is the status of this engagement? The project ran from February–October 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? In terms of numbers, we had 570,000 overall impressions from the campaign, as well as 11,000 comments and reactions and 800 shares, which was way more than what we were initially expecting. People seemed really engaged with the project, especially around some of our supporter spotlight posts. A lot of people were happy to see familiar faces from the community, which definitely helped in terms of getting a response. The Q&A went over very well too, so we were quite pleased with the overall level of engagement. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? Their team was very organized and scheduled regular meetings with us to make sure that we were up to date about what had happened since we last met and any changes they wanted to propose. For the most part, we communicated over Slack and Airtable, which made things pretty simple to keep track of. Our team was pretty focused on other aspects of the fundraising activities, so having a team devoted to just the social media aspect was incredibly helpful. What did you find most impressive about them? They did a particularly good job of taking some of our existing campaign materials that we had in place for our brand and translating those into the digital and social media realm. Their team was able to use that imagery and copy in bite-sized social media assets, which we really appreciated because it was important to maintain that consistency through the other changes that were taking place for the campaign. Are there any areas they could improve? I was very satisfied overall. The biggest challenge was having our team keep up with their pace, so I don’t think there’s anything they should have done differently. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Come into the project with ideas to help you get started but be open to their contributions as well. They brought a lot of great suggestions to the table that helped us refine our goals to the context of social media. Embracing the collaboration between your teams is definitely the key to producing and executing the best results. --- #### Social Media Management for Education Management Company **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May 2019 - May 2020 **Project Summary**: Sculpt provided social media management services for an education management company. The team handled the client's Instagram account, creating and posting content. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Campaign Manager, Pearson Education - Industry: Education - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 19, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The engagement resulted in an increase in Instagram followers, taking the account from 2,900 followers to over 10,000. Sculpt created posts that received a high level of engagement from viewers. The team is innovative, hard-working, and professional. ""Their creativity, can-do attitude and willingness to do whatever it took to make things successful impressed us." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Campaign Manager for Student facing marketing initiatives at Pearson Education. Pearson Education offers assessment tools, products, and services that are designed to help learners at every stage of life. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? Sculpt was hired to help support and drive engagement for our Pearson Students Instagram page. What were your goals for this project? Increase followers, engagement, content creation, strategy development **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I was not involved in the RFP process Describe the scope of their work in detail. What didn't Sculpt handle??? They did so much. Here's the top things that come to mind: Overall strategy development for IG page Content creation: mage sourcing, reshare posting, video production, video editing, asset reviews, monthly content review Community Management: response matrix development, responses to all comments, DM's and tags, alignment with customer service team Promotions, Contests and Giveaways: sourced prizes, selected winners, sourced influencers What was the team composition? Initially we had two points of contact, then they were divided to work on each channel (we had two teams working with them) and about three months ago we shifted to another main POC **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our following grew from 2,900 to over 10k! We saw increased post engagement and an overall positive sentiment that we were actually engaging back with students and responding to them via this page. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? It was a bit clunky and slow at first, as out internal team needed more than the allotted time to review and provide approval on posts. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their creativity, can-do attitude and willingness to do whatever it took to make things successful impressed us. Are there any areas for improvement? Honestly, I think this relationship was a success! --- #### Digital Marketing for Fleet & Asset Mgmt. Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: In light of a digital overhaul, Sculpt was responsible for a fleet and asset management company's digital marketing. They managed the client's social media, worked on CRM, and conducted SEO/PPC efforts. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Analyst, Collective Data - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 6, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's work has generated an upsurge in leads. The client enjoys higher search rankings and better quality content for their website. The team was phenomenal at handling the client's requests; they went above and beyond to deliver upon all tasks. They were helpful, timely, and communicative. ""...they truly look at our partnership as a PARTNERSHIP..." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am in charge of all things marketing for a fleet and asset management company located in Cedar Rapids, IA. We work primarily with government entities to track their assets and inventory. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We hired Sculpt to do the vast majority of our digital marketing, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, retargeting, CRM and a little bit of website stuff. What were your goals for this project? The main goal of this project was to have a better digital footprint in government industries, such as law enforcement, fire and federal. Some more goals were to increase organic and well as paid ads, to ultimately get more website traffic and qualified leads for our sales team. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? In the past, we had been using multiple people and internal people for digital marketing type activities and they were not effective. We wanted to stay local as we enjoy having partners we can meet face to face. We had a few different firms that we looked at but in the end, Sculpt stood out as the clear team we needed. Josh is on the cutting edge of digital marketing tech and has great communication skills. It was also very appealing with their approach and methods to get us where we needed to me. Describe the scope of their work in detail. 1. Google/SEO: This was a big piece in the space that we compete in. This was around paid search and how we wanted to reach our potential targets. With their ability to understand our business, it allowed the keywords and negative words to be much more effective. 2. Facebook and LinkedIn: This was similar to the first but reaching the people we wanted based on titles and locations, all while creating the ads and copy to be effective and continue to monitor. 3. Drift: This was the implementation of a chatbot on our website which has proved to be impactful in its short 6-month life. 4. HubSpot: Another software purchase that would allow our Sales and Marketing team to communicate more effectively and report better on our results that will drive our marketing and sales strategies into the future. What was the team composition? I have worked closely with Josh, the CEO, as well as Arlene our specific Account Manager. Josh has been extremely communicative both during and after business hours, basically, when I need help I can count on Josh to get me that answer. Arlene has also been extremely helpful, on-time and communicative with any and all of our needs. I think that they have both went above and beyond what we asked. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? There have been multiple leads from web searches, new web pages, new content, better rankings, and a new CRM. This has been effective. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? As I said before, Arlene has been nothing short of fantastic with all of our requests. No matter how outlandish they may be, Arlene is there to talk us through it and help us accomplish the task at hand. What did you find most impressive about this company? What is most impressive is their willingness to help, and they truly look at our partnership as a PARTNERSHIP. They are not just providing a service, but they are succeeding with us, and we are one team. Are there any areas for improvement? At this point, I don't think so. They have been great. --- #### Social Media Strategy for Location Mktg. Firm **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: July 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: After an initial discovery session, Sculpt conducted an audit of the client's social media presence. The team offers recommendations based on their strategic analysis. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Editor-in-Chief, Livability - Industry: Media - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 11, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's advising has led to increased efficiency and lower social media marketing costs for the client. Clear and rapid communication is consistently maintained, leading to innovation-based collaboration. The team's ability to inject energy and expertise into every deliverable sets them apart. ""It felt like a collaboration with a brilliant friend who was eager to share and help." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the editor-in-chief of a website that markets cities, states and regions as great places to live, work and visit. We receive more than 11 million visitors annually. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We were looking to audit and update our social presence. We needed to figure out how to better serve our clients through Facebook marketing, how to grow our audiences and follower counts, and how to define and amplify the digital voice of our brand. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to grow our social media audiences, and more specifically, we wanted to make sure those audiences align with our target audience (millennials who are interested in relocation and travel). We wanted to streamline the way we use Facebook ads in order to increase engagement and get more bang for our buck, and also take some of the pressure off our in-house team to come up with an overarching strategy. In the process of overhauling our social presence, we wanted to clarify our digital brand voice and identify some ways we can better connect with readers and potential clients online. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I saw a video that Sculpt had produced for one of our clients and wanted to see if they could work the same magic for us. Turns out: yes, they could. Describe the scope of their work in detail. We had a 2-hour kickoff meeting where we went in-depth about the current brand voice and social presence, envisioning where we wanted to go from here, what our big goals were and what our challenges are. This was incredibly helpful for my team and me as we had not really had a chance to do this kind of in-depth branding work before Sculpt came on board, and the way they facilitated the discussion was incredibly inspiring and clarifying (again, this was just the kickoff meeting!). From there, Sculpt did an in-depth audit of our current social media presence and strategy, identifying what was working, what wasn't working, challenges and opportunities. In our next meeting, we reviewed the audit (which was again incredibly helpful). Next, Sculpt created a new strategy for us based on the audit and our goals. We had a meeting in which they went over not just the "what" but the "why" — pinpointing the reasons and strategy behind each recommendation and helping us understand the strategy holistically. I also really appreciated that they gave us recommendations at the crawl, walk and run levels, allowing us to choose how to implement the strategy based on our current team and resources, while letting us envision exactly how we can build toward a bigger goal. We implemented the strategies using our in-house team with help from Sculpt to cover the gaps where we either didn't have the time or expertise to do it ourselves. What was the team composition? We had two main team members at Sculpt that we worked with, but our conversations included frequent input from the CEO and other specialists that they brought in to help when needed. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our project is still ongoing, but I will say right off the bat that working with them has saved us a huge amount of time and money. One example: we had been posting on Facebook 5-7 times a day, believing this was the best strategy to increase traffic and engagement. Based on their audit of our social channels, Sculpt advised posting just once a day, and changing the way we formatted posts to increase engagement and emotional connection. We saw traffic and engagement increase with fewer postings while our team instantly saved multiple hours a week that we could then dedicate to other tasks. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Sculpt has been very clear and communicative throughout the whole process, and extremely responsive whenever questions arose. The structure of the meetings and check-ins worked great for us, but it was so nice to also have them available to hop on a phone or zoom call when we got stuck or needed clarification on something urgently. What did you find most impressive about this company? So many things. I'm going to just list them out: Very clear communication. From the way they lay out the information in their decks to the way they format solutions in crawl/walk/run stages, everything was communicated clearly. The way they focus on the task at hand while also thinking and dreaming bigger. We signed up for a social media strategy project with them. What have I gotten out of it? Not just a social media strategy, but some really exciting, big ideas about our brand in general and where we want to be in 6 months, a year, five years, etc. The conversations we had with Sculpt during the course of this project will inform the direction and branding of our company for years to come. Their genuine curiosity to solve problems and find creative solutions. Yes, we hired Sculpt for a specific project, but I never felt like they were going through the motions of working on a finite project for us; I felt like they truly valued our company and were eager and interested in our unique challenges and goals. Every question we asked was met with genuine curiosity and enthusiasm that was contagious. Their humble professionalism. Sculpt is really, really good at what they do, but they never treated us like they were on a different level or tried to lord their knowledge/expertise over us. It felt like a collaboration with a brilliant friend who was eager to share and help. Also, there was a lot of talk in our office after our strategy meeting with Sculpt about how they actually delivered exactly what they said they would, and didn't hide any crucial info or services behind a paywall. Our entire team was extremely impressed by this. Sculpt made it clear that they could help with certain next steps if we were interested in pursuing them, but they didn't do what so many agencies do, which is giving you 75% of the solution and saying, "you have to pay more to get the last 25%." Sculpt delivered 110%, and then said, "let us know how we can help if you want to do more." Are there any areas for improvement? Not that I can think of. --- #### Digital Marketing and Video Production for Development Org **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - Dec. 2019 **Project Summary**: Sculpt did video production, social media advertising, and CRM consultation as part of a digital marketing partnership. They wrote, directed, and filmed videos and ran Facebook and LinkedIn campaigns. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Talent Attraction, ICR IOWA - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 17, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The first video generated more than a 200% increase in lead capture, and the qualification of the leads has also improved. Sculpt offers a deep understanding of brand details and customer needs, and their team leaders are transparent and easily accessible. ""They've been able to capture our humor and laid-back approach to communication, and they're really funny." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. ICR IOWA is a regional economic development organization that works on business attraction, talent attraction and development, and regional marketing for our seven-county region in east central Iowa. As the Director of Talent Attraction, my job is to find interested candidates and connect them with growing companies and careers here in the region. We're specifically targeting major metros, mostly in the Midwest, and appealing to people on social media with quality of life imagery and video. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We hired Sculpt to handle our digital marketing strategy. The projects include video (writing, filming, directing, promoting), social media advertising and content, CRM (Hubspot) consultation, and LinkedIn management (strategy, advertising). What were your goals for this project? Our goals are, most simply, to promote the region through social media. More specifically, we wanted to drive 500 candidates into our talent funnel and to convert as many as possible into hires for our growing companies. We need people outside of ICR to connect (or re-connect) with what makes this region a special place to live. Sculpt is delivering on every bit of this, and more. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? In late 2018, we sent out an RFP to pre-selected local marketing agencies. We told them our budget and a few ideas that we had in mind. We also told them our very specific goals. We received four responses to our RFP and had follow-up meetings with each of the agencies. We selected Sculpt because of their creativity, willingness to try new things, track record for success, and deep understanding of our brand and its tone. When we stacked up the four agencies, the answer became very clear that Sculpt was the right choice for this job. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Upon selecting Sculpt as our agency, we had a series of pre-launch meetings to discuss their ideas and ours, make sure they had an intimate understanding of our target markets and prospects, select platforms, and whiteboard our goals. We launched with a few test ad campaigns on Facebook to gauge the markets that we thought would be best. We learned, in a relatively short time, how to best allocate our budget. Sculpt has been very strategic in this case. We don't have a huge budget, so we need to be sure that we're spending money on the right platforms and in the right markets. Thanks to them, we are. Then, we shot a video that we have been using on Facebook and LinkedIn. Sculpt wrote, directed, and filmed the video, and it has been a tremendous success. Now, as we look into what's ahead, we're able to capitalize on the success of the video and put more together. The way the contracts are structured with Sculpt (based on a detailed points system), we have the ability to shift our strategy based on success we're seeing. They haven't locked us into anything but rather helped us build on current and past efforts that have been working well. I've never worked with an agency that structures their contracts this way. What was the team composition? We work closely with many people on Sculpt's team, including their CEO, designers, creative team, writers, and video producers, but our main point of contact is our project manager, Arlene. Arlene is keeping everyone on the same page as we move and make decisions quickly. She deeply understands our needs, goals, and work styles, and has become an invaluable member of our team. The response time from Sculpt has been shockingly fast. They're able to meet when we need them. They answer emails promptly. They keep us aware of success and let us know when something needs to be tweaked. The process has been flawless. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The results of our campaigns have been very impressive. Since we launched our first video, we've seen an over 200% increase in lead capture. We've passed our six-month goal in three months and show no signs of slowing down. Additionally, the leads that we're getting are more qualified than ever before. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Arlene, our project manager, is amazingly reachable. She's able to answer, or find an answer, to our questions really quickly. She manages workflows in our CRM (HubSpot) and communicates clearly, which is important since we're not professional marketers. We chose to communicate through email, which is easiest for us, but on the backend of the program, the team at Sculpt uses Slack to keep everything in line. What did you find most impressive about this company? Results aside, Sculpt really, really understands our brand. It's extremely important that we have an agency that knows how to talk to our targets and prospects because we have a very specific tone in how we communicate. They've been able to capture our humor and laid-back approach to communication, and they're really funny. The humor is super important to us and the way we communicate. Also, people are shocked at the quality of the video production and have a hard time believing that a local company had that type of writing and producing talent and equipment. Are there any areas for improvement? There are always ways to improve, of course, but I can't think of anything that I would change or do differently. Sculpt has been out in front of every question or issue that we thought may arise. In fact, the structure of our organization causes more issues than anything, and Sculpt has found a way to work with it. --- #### Ongoing Marketing Support for Manufacturing Startup **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Sculpt provides ongoing marketing support. They set the tone for marketing initiatives and priorities, and assist with monthly account management, digital strategy and execution, and content development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, MATRIX 4 - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 12, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt is a proactive and effective extension of the internal team. They've not only helped strengthen the brand and messaging, but they help set and reach new goals and standards. They communicate well, are agile learners, and have an impressive array of talent. ""They're eager and able to learn quickly. They absorb every piece of information to form a clear and executable strategy."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the CEO and visionary of Matrix 4, or M4. We design, engineer, and manufacture plastic products. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? Sculpt provides ongoing marketing support. They assist in strategy, messaging, branding, public relations, account management, and digital marketing. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to strengthen the brand messaging and drive our reach further through new marketing strategies. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I have a strong background in marketing and have worked with large marketing vendors in the past. When I joined M4, a startup, I knew we would need a perfect combination of talent and value. Sculpt is exactly that. They operate like a large agency and I knew they could help us make an impact. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Our statement of work (SOW) outlines ongoing marketing support. This includes defining strategy, setting tone for initiatives and priorities, monthly account management, digital strategy and execution, content development, and more. What was the team composition? The Sculpt team is lean but strong. The founder is engaged when needed but effectively delegates to the team for execution. They're a strong team of creatives for every possible marketing need. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Sculpt has made it possible for us to start collecting data and measuring our brand awareness. They help us set key performance indicators (KPI) and have strengthened our brand and messaging. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? We meet quarterly, have biweekly progress calls, and share a Slack channel and Google Drive for more informal communication. Sculpt is truly an extension of our own team. What did you find most impressive about this company? For a smaller sized agency, their level of talent is outstanding. They're eager and able to learn quickly. They absorb every piece of information to form a clear and executable strategy. Are there any areas for improvement? No, we're excited to see Sculpt continue to grow! --- #### Social Media Strategy for Furniture Retailer **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2018 **Project Summary**: Sculpt developed a social media strategy and produced key materials for online growth efforts. They oversaw all metrics and account activity and created plans for creating an online community. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 3.0 - Cost: 2.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Manager, Media and Events, Furniture Retailer - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 20, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The strategy for social media growth resulted in a significant increase in overall engagement. Sculpt’s work led to a larger community for communication with relevant industry personas. Their team had extensive knowledge, and their creative work reflected their bright ideas.  ""Their team was very knowledgeable about the social media realm; they knew exactly what our company needed for growth." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the media and events manager for a workplace furniture manufacturer and retailer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We needed help in developing a social media strategy. We wanted them to manage our metrics, creatives, and campaigns. What were your goals for this project? We wanted our brand presence to increase on social media channels. Ultimately, our goal was for our community to grow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with industry influencers. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We wanted a local, young and engaged firm. With this criteria, Sculpt was our first choice. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Sculpt created campaigns for product launches, developed, managed, and executed all writing and creative materials. They handled all metrics, followers, advertising, and calendars. What was the team composition? We had a dedicated account manager and between two-four other team members from the Sculpt team. The team they assigned us had a high turnover rate, and we had to re-introduce our company and project multiple times throughout our three-year relationship.   **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our follower count and overall online engagement increased, which was critical to our success in the social media realm. We were able to form a better online community. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? We worked together well; they provided a bright, solid team of writers. They produced a great creative with analytics to match. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their team was very knowledgeable about the social media realm; they knew exactly what our company needed for growth. Additionally, they were very responsive. Are there any areas for improvement? Having a better understanding of our industry would have benefitted our project. Also, better communication during transitional periods would have been helpful. --- #### Social Media Marketing Tests for Education Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - Apr. 2018 **Project Summary**: Operating with quick turnaround requirements, Sculpt developed and implemented a social media marketing campaign to gather preliminary data on a projected new product launch. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Program Director, New Product Development, ACT, Inc. - Industry: Education - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 20, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt worked quickly and thoroughly to execute the detailed plan. Engaged and transparent, the team provided regular updates, experienced assistance in troubleshooting and issue resolution, and candid assessments of campaign results. ""Sculpt was thoughtful in their communication with us, and the team was always incredibly well prepared."  " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am a product manager in the new product development sector of our company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We hired Sculpt to rapidly design and implement a social media marketing campaign that would help us test our ability to promote a new product in a new market. What were your goals for this project? The goals were to determine the cost per conversion and observe any trends over a six-week period as we tested new content and platforms. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Of the three vendors we spoke with, Sculpt seemed best able to quickly implement a high quality solution. They were also reasonably priced. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Sculpt developed and deployed a detailed social media marketing plan. Exceptionally collaborative and communicative, they held three or four in-depth conversations with the entire team and myself to develop the plan and ensure the goals were on target. They then provided weekly updates. Sculpt worked closely with several internal teams and another vendor to troubleshoot and resolve an issue regarding the site design and its impact on analytics. What was the team composition? The Sculpt team included the team leads, a content developer, and an individual responsible for executing the plan. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? In addition to obtaining reliable data, their efforts significantly reduced costs per click and per conversion. Sculpt was open and articulate about what had worked and, most importantly, frank about what hadn’t worked. They also helped us determine how we could interpret the data going forward. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The workflow was extremely effective. Sculpt was thoughtful in their communication with us and the team was always incredibly well prepared. What did you find most impressive about this company? They offered deep knowledge, thoughtful strategy development, and impeccable execution. Are there any areas for improvement? We experienced no areas needing improvement. --- #### Social Media Marketing for Bank **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Oct. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: After conducting an audit, Sculpt developed a marketing strategy and created advertisements on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** SVP of Marketing, MidWestOne - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 18, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's marketing strategy has increased exposure and customer engagement. Their team developed a thorough understanding of the business and its audience. Their ability to bring a human element to advertisements stands out. ""They convey the "human" element incredibly well and deliver content that people really care about." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the senior vice president of marketing at MidWestOne Bank. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? We needed a social media strategy to support content development and engagement. Our advertisements didn’t feel organic/authentic and weren’t working. We wanted to increase engagement with prospective and existing customers and existing through our social media. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Sculpt first conducted a social media audit to understand our company, our goals, and locations (as we are in five different states). They primarily focused on our community involvement in Iowa City where our headquarters is located. Their team discussed and planned with us a strategy to help us grow on all channels, increase engagement with our audience, and develop engaging content for all demographics and regions. Then, they developed our marketing strategy using 3 different key areas: financial literacy, community involvement, and integrating a human element. Sculpt made sure our audience was engaged with our advertisements on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. What is the team composition? We work with their CEO and an account manager. How did you come to work with Sculpt? When I was working for a different company, a college recommended them to me. They were a startup working with schools and local businesses. They were the right fit for us, as we wanted to get away from our failing large-scale, corporate media. We contacted Sculpt and they gave insightful critiques of our marketing. How much have you invested with them? We spend $10,000 per month. What is the status of this engagement? We started in October 2017, and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? It has only been a few months, but they’ve significantly increased our audience and engagement thus far; All our channels have grown by double digits. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? Even with all my experience with various agencies, I’ve never known an agency that can manage a project better than Sculpt. We conduct bi-weekly meetings, and they are always 30 –60 days ahead of schedule on content development review and approval. What did you find most impressive about them? They take care of absolutely everything and provide all the resources they can.  Their team creates the strategy, comes up with the concept, and executive it wonderfully. They understand our audience and our company extremely well. They convey the "human" element incredibly well and deliver content that people really care about. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Don’t overthink your social media and let the agency take control of it. It's not the place to push your products. All the channels are very unique and different. Let the experts do their job. --- #### Real Estate Branding and Social Media Consultation **The Project** - Services: Digital Strategy - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Jan. - Apr. 2018 **Project Summary**: Sculpt helped expand upon brand identity and provided hands-on design work. They also gave social media strategy consultation. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Communications Director, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS® - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 24, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: In only two months, impressions practically doubled, engagement tripled, and clicks quadrupled. Sculpt’s team, who were both easy to work with and critically engaging, helped a small firm’s communication director jumpstart and sustain community recognition and outreach. ""Our social media impressions, engagement and clicks have all increased dramatically." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the communications director for a locally owned real estate company that works with both residential and commercial clients. In my role, I manage the company’s social media and marketing. I also assist our agents with graphic design work, social media maintenance, website auditing and marketing consulting. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We enlisted Sculpt to help guide conversations between ownership, agents and myself which would expedite the process of establishing a marketing strategy framework. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to establish a formal marketing plan for the company to move forward with. Our greatest challenge was launching a new brand that uplifted both the company and our realtors and—at the same time—still portrayed our firm as an educational and informational resource for our community. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Sculpt management had previously encountered poor experiences with other vendors in the area and were hesitant about considering another one. However, my having personally known the Sculpt team for many years prompted some initial conversations about goals, challenges and needs. These conversations ultimately led to a working relationship. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Josh (CEO, Sculpt) and Emily (Operations Leader, Sculpt) met with me for initial conversations that preceded meetings with the ownership team. There, they discussed themes, goals and challenges to help envision our future partnership. From there, I met with our agents to discuss how the new brand strategy would influence their work. After these initial conversations, Sculpt synthesized our feedback and worked with us to build out brand standards and guidelines, create themes for ongoing social media campaigns, build an editorial calendar and expand on our new logo with mood boards, new fonts and added color. What was the team composition? After initial conversations, I worked closely with the managing director and communication designer. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our social media impressions, engagement and clicks have all increased dramatically since we began implementing Sculpt’s editorial calendar. In just under two months, our impressions have increased 84%, our engagement has almost tripled and clicks have more than quadrupled. We now use clean templates and brand guidelines to consistently post with purpose and meaning. The new direction allows me the time work on agent projects, research blog post topics and invent new, fun ideas for our social media. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Working with Sculpt was super easy. They clearly identified a project timeline, set up meetings in a timely manner and—during each meeting—allocated plenty of time for creative brainstorming and collaboration. When building out our new templates, they worked with my own skills and design tools to make future execution seamless. What did you find most impressive about this company? They asked challenging questions and took a deep dive into what our brand means for our owners and agents. They challenged our mindsets in a collaborative, effective manner. They were able to meet us where we were and expand from there. Overall, Sculpt met my already high expectations. --- #### Sporting Event Promotion for Local Tourism Bureau **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. - Apr. 2018 **Project Summary**: Sculpt created targeted social media and digital advertising content for campaigns promoting a high-profile international event. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing & Communications, Tourism Bureau - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 18, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Sculpt’s efforts, 8,000 tickets were sold for the event and local hotels achieved a 100% occupancy rate that weekend. They were highly communicative and sent regular updates that kept the project on track. "“Sculpt has a unique understanding of what is possible in digital marketing.” " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the director of marketing for a local convention and visitors bureau. Our goal is to improve our city’s quality of life and communicate travel opportunities to visitors. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? Our community was hosting an Olympic-level sporting event. We hired Sculpt to assist us with attracting casual fans in the region. What were your goals for this project? Our goal was to sell 7,500 tickets and fill all of the hotels in the area for the weekend. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Our agency of record declined the opportunity, claiming it was out of their expertise. Fortunately, I was aware of Sculpt's capabilities and have been impressed with their work and community outreach. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Sculpt was hired to determine and target very particular demographics via social media and digital advertising. They developed and deployed creative and informational content. Plus, they A/B tested all of our advertisements and reported results. What was the team composition? I worked closely with an account representative who worked with a graphic artist, a copywriter, a programmer, and their CEO. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We sold over 8,000 tickets and booked all the hotel rooms in the area for the entire weekend. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Sculpt provided constant feedback on successes and failures. They were quick to answer my questions and implement my suggestions. What did you find most impressive about this company? Sculpt has a unique understanding of what is possible in digital marketing, including the most granular information. Are there any areas for improvement? The onboarding process is a bit grueling, but for a good reason. It is how they can set plans for success. --- #### Social Media Strategy for Venture Capital Firm **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Sculpt runs social media campaigns and has introduced improved social media strategy. In addition, they have developed images and posts to create content geared towards specific users.  **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Village Capital - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 2, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt has impressed with their talented team and ability to add members to the project as needed. They have been a great partner and consistently offer strategic marketing and social media advice. ""They have a lot of talented people that they can tap into..." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm the Marketing Manager of Village Capital, we're a nonprofit and venture capital firm. We find, train, and invest in early-stage entrepreneurs across the world. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? We wanted to improve our social media presence. We have a decent following and we put out a lot of content, but all our efforts had been in-house. We did not have any overarching strategy, and Sculpt could provide that.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They've been training us on social media strategy, teaching us how to use Facebook and Facebook ad manager. They have also been teaching us to set goals for social media which is really important, like how to turn a stranger into a customer, and then an advocate for your business. Also, how to measure your success at doing that. We're still very much in the process of learning and the ramp-up phase, but before we started, we were only really measuring how many Twitter followers we had. We had a gut feeling on whether a Tweet or Facebook post worked or not. Now we're getting to a point where we have a much more rigorous schedule for social media. We are running multi-part campaigns where we target certain users based on their engagement with certain posts. We're getting a lot more focused on converting social media impressions to website views, essentially inbound leads. They have created some content, but mostly they create templates for us. We've got a book coming up, The Innovation Blind Spot. Sculpt is creating social media content for the book, with posts, images. They are going to create and basically run that campaign, and we’re hoping the book will make a big splash. We want to be able to share it in an engaging way, and we think Sculpt is a good firm to do that. They have made some changes and recommendations for our website in order to maximize inbound leads. They did things like install Facebook Pixel. They're also helping us make a decision on whether to buy HubSpot, and analyzing which features of HubSpot would be most useful. They generally have been very good at giving us strategic advice. What is the team dynamic? Every time we have a call, I deal with two people, Kaitlyn and Laura, they keep bringing in other people who help though. Josh just seems like a genius when it comes to strategy. We’ve got another guy that does the digital and then they have a visual team. How did you come to work with Sculpt? I was not involved in the selection process. How much have you invested with them? Somewhere between $10,000 and $50,000. What is the status of this engagement? May 2017 - Ongoing **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We had a campaign, we put out a report, and they basically ran the whole social media campaign. They created content, scheduled its release and we targeted ads. They are marketing and branding our business in a unified way. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? Overall, it's been a smooth process. We usually do Google Hangouts, they're always happy to get on a call on short notice. What did you find most impressive about them? Referring back to the team composition, they have a very deep bench from what I gather. They have a lot of talented people that they can tap into, beyond just the two account representatives. Are there any areas they could improve? I understand that they're adapting their on-boarding according to needs, but there could be better tracking of where we are in the process. For instance, we've had weekly meetings and we've done a strategy session and then an ad manager session. It'd be helpful to see the progress we’ve made on reaching a marker. Then, once we meet that marker, help us to understand what is going to happen, perhaps directing us on how to do ads ourselves, or transition to a more advisory relationship. Regular check-ups would be helpful. --- #### Social Media Strategy for Cider Producer **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Aug. - Nov. 2016 **Project Summary**: Sculpt applied their marketing skills to cultivate a dynamic social media presence for a craft cider producer, conveying a strong brand identity to complement a growing product line. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Wilson's Orchard Hard Cider - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 4, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: With Sculpt’s expertise, brand awareness and community interest in new products increased swiftly and broadly, as indicated by online analytics and consumer interactions. The team’s engaging demeanor, versatility, and coaching ensured long-term customer engagement. ""They work with small businesses to promote them on a level that I’ve never seen before."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I work for Wilson’s Orchard Hard Cider, a craft cider company in Iowa City, Iowa. We grow over 120 different varieties in our u-pick orchard, all chosen based on one simple criterion: great taste. The varieties we grow ripen from the beginning of August through October. In September 2015, Wilson’s Orchard began crafting our own hard cider with the same passion used to grow some of the best fruit in the Midwest. As the marketing manager for the company, my role is to share our story with our Iowa customers and support our wholesalers in their efforts to promote and sell our products in retail and on-premise locations throughout the state.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? The main challenge we faced when entering our partnership with Sculpt was boosting awareness of our hard cider brand and building an engaged network of brand ambassadors in a community that wasn't knowledgeable about craft cider. While many in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area were familiar with our u-pick orchard, recognition of our hard cider products was relatively low. With the release of our new packaging and our facility's growing capacity, building a social media presence for our hard cider flavors was a key aspect to encouraging sales and gaining new customers. We saw this as an opportunity to re-introduce ourselves to the market and to share our brand values and origin with our Wilson Orchard fans and craft beverage enthusiasts throughout the state.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Overall, the scope of their services for this project covered many aspects of digital marketing implementation, including content development and scheduling, theme design, photography, audience targeting and testing, advertisement placement and budgeting, and training and support for me, the in-house marketing manager. Having Sculpt as a resource really helped us launch our hard cider social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and start to engage the community around our brand. They were very flexible with us and used an all-in-one approach. I was a little familiar with social media but not at all familiar with paid targeted advertising. They helped us fill the content calendar, build some themes, and make some very interesting content that shared our story. Beyond that, they helped us market that story to people who would be interested in learning more about our brand. Sculpt was in charge of a lot of our advertising campaigns, as well as the graphic design templates. They did an amazing job of coaching me on how to continue their strategy after our agreement ended. They showed me what type of content works, walked me through what I had posted, and explained how I could make it better. If it worked well, they showed me why. They also provided me with easy paid targeting for audience groups. I could then curate the information they had developed and tested in order to implement it on my own. How did you come to work with Sculpt? We chose Sculpt as our digital strategy firm because of the versatility of their services provided and proven track record helping small businesses in similar markets. Their team was really easy to work with, and it was clear they were passionate about creating smart and valuable solutions. They were willing to be flexible with us and very hands-on with the coaching. How much have you invested with Sculpt? The entire four-month project was under $10,000. What is the status of this engagement? We began our project with them in August of 2016 and wrapped it up at the end of November of that year. We’ve continued our partnership with them on a new project, which started in January of this year and will probably run through July.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement? Sculpt took us from zero to over 3,000 engaged followers. The reach for that was even farther—at times up to 12,000 people in our area. The growth on that was exponential for those four months. It’s tapered off since then, so it’s clear that their services were really targeted and effective. We’ve had people tell us how awesome our social media is and how they really enjoy our post updates. People really respond to some of the content we’ve been posting, both in person and in online engagement metrics. Their coaching continues to be a valuable tool for me. Their direction has helped us speak to our customers directly, which has been especially helpful in sharing our story with the broader community and handling customer feedback and suggestions. For example, when we released our new packaging, we encountered numerous breakage issues. The original four-pack handle was not sturdy enough to hold four 12 oz. bottles. In addition to working with our distribution team and finding a new carrier manufacturer, we were able to address the issue and share our resolution with customers via social media. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? We had a relatively large team on both sides. There were three of us from Wilson’s Orchard Hard Cider; at any given point, we felt we had access to any of their team members. They had Alec doing online analytics. Emily was managing the project and keeping track of everything, and she can run a meeting like nobody I’ve ever seen before. In a room of eight people, she’s pretty commanding and awesome. We also had access to the graphic designer, their photographer, and several other key players on their team. From a project management standpoint, they’re really all hands on deck. They’ve very organized, effective, and easy to work with. What did you find most impressive about Sculpt? They did a great job of explaining why they’re doing what they’re doing. They work with small businesses to promote them on a level that I’ve never seen before. You can tell when Sculpt has their hands on a project. It’s very well done and looks professional, but it’s campy enough that you feel connected to a brand. We have a few people who don’t understand social media at all. Sculpt did an amazing job explaining how social media can help a small business, how it can share our story, and how we can define our target audience to get the results we need and promote sales. Are there any areas Sculpt could improve? We really enjoyed working with them, and I’ve learned a lot. I suppose one point of advice would be that if you’re going to engage in a coaching arrangement, really drill down and give a good understanding of what the advertising budget looks like, how the testing and targeting can be adjusted, and how to read those results. They’ve got a great staff that can do that for you, but when you’re moving into the independent work without them, it can be a bit of a head-spin. They did what they could to wean me onto that, but I guess I could have worked harder to use them as a resource while they were in a contract agreement.  --- #### Social Media & Event Planning for Solution Provider **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2016 **Project Summary**: Sculpt provided end-to-end social strategy to promote a brand at a national creative/marketing event. Their performance on the initial collaboration won other social projects to support two new products. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 3.5 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CMO, Computer Software Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 3, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Within months, Sculpt's social strategies substantially grew social media engagement and improved audience quality. They were key in helping to strengthen the brand and expand its reach to a multinational level. ""They helped improve our brand perception and strengthened our credibility with existing and prospective customers." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. We develop workflow and collaborative productivity solutions that help marketing, creative design, packaging and prepress workgroups around the world be more productive. We have over 1000 business customers. I am the CMO/COO. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? As the Platinum sponsor of Adobe's 2015 #AdobeMax conference, we needed to make a powerful statement with our prospects. We hired the Sculpt team to develop and execute a social campaign that got the attention of in-house marketing leaders before, during, and after the event. We even asked a Sculpt team member to be onsite at the event to capture and promote content in real-time while a team back at Sculpt's HQ made sure we stayed at the top of the social media conversation. The team did such a fantastic job that we hired them to provide ongoing management of our social media presence and to help launch a new product, Proofme. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Sculpt had been on our radar as a fast-growing, creative and results-oriented social media and marketing firm. When the opportunity arose to work with them, we jumped at the chance. Describe the scope of their work in detail. The provided end-to-end strategy, creative content, audience building, social media management and analytics for our accounts. We worked with them for about 9 months building, across multiple nationwide events and in support of two products.  We followed up the AdobeMAX engagement with a similar endeavor in support of our sponsorship at HOW Design Live. HOW Design Live is one of the most celebrated gatherings of creative professionals from agencies and in-house teams across the world. Our goal was to break through the noise. To make a lasting impression with B2B and B2C audiences, we tapped Sculpt to lead HOW’s social campaign for Workgroups and ProofMe. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Over the months Sculpt worked with us, we significantly grew our social media engagement metrics and improved the quality of our audience. Their strategy and execution in support of our presence at AdobeMAX and HOW Design Live resulted in our accounts reaching a huge global audience of attendees and event followers. They helped improve our brand perception and strengthened our credibility with existing and prospective customers.  --- #### Social Media Marketing for Community Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2016 **Project Summary**: Sculpt directed all social media marketing efforts to promote online engagement for a local nonprofit organization, strategically using in-house content on channels like Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Creative Services Manager, Goodwill of the Heartland - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 3, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Over the 3-year project, page likes on Facebook increased by nearly 8,000. Pinterest and Instagram followers also rose through Sculpt’s dedication to understanding the industry, meeting objectives, and conveying an appealing image.  ""They really blew the doors off the engagement and turbo-charged our online presence through social media."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Goodwill of the Heartland is a nonprofit organization that is part of Goodwill International. We serve 19 counties in Southeast Iowa and Central Illinois. We have 17 retail stores and a significant mission services operation. Our mission is to help advance the social and economic wellbeing of people who face barriers to independence. I’m the creative services manager. I work with our marketing team to handle digital media and traditional broadcast strategies.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? My duties continued to expand, as I was doing brand development, and we brought all our media production in-house. I needed to outsource our social media. We generate a lot of our own content, and we do extensive video storytelling, so we just needed someone who could survey the landscape of social networks out there and advise us on what we should do to craft our message. Our goal was to increase engagement in the social space, and we felt that Sculpt would be a good match to do that.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Sculpt directly managed our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Those were the primary areas where we wanted to see growth. They either provided the content themselves or pulled content from our marketing calendar. We would share our annual marketing strategic objectives with them. We met quarterly to review progress and goals, and they reported monthly on the performance metrics we were tracking. They really blew the doors off the engagement and turbo-charged our online presence through social media. How did you come to work with Sculpt? I became acquainted with Josh Krakauer, their owner and CEO, through a business networking event I attended every week. I got to know about their business, their experience, and their goals. How much have you invested with Sculpt? Our budget was $27,000 per year. What is the status of this engagement? We began working together in January of 2013. We ended our relationship with them in December of 2016 due to budget constraints.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement? We saw engagement go through the roof on Facebook. They turbo-charged our growth in terms of fan-page likes and overall engagement. We were early adopters of Pinterest, so they were right there with us in recognizing that was a good match. Pinterest is a very visual medium, and they really seized that opportunity. Instagram engagement also grew, but Facebook was the real success story. We started with about 1,200 fan-page likes and ended with over 9,000 in that three-year span. Everyone in the organization was happy with their work and enjoyed the content that Sculpt created. They took the time to get to know our business, and they were really in tune with our objectives and the voice we were looking for in the social space. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? We didn’t have any specific campaign projects, but they were always where we needed them to be. Their communication was very good. They were very responsive and met all our organizational goals. What did you find most impressive about Sculpt? “Team” is the operative word. With a lot of social media agencies, you don’t know the scope of the team or the depth of manpower they bring to the table. With Sculpt, it was obvious they had a real depth of talent. It was a robust company that had a real depth of staff. People were dedicated to just the analytics portion, someone else just supervised the content, and another person managed our relationship as a client. Are there any areas Sculpt could improve? We put them in a difficult position. They were accustomed to generating the content and creating the online brand; however, we did that all internally. The only place we struggled was to carry forth the brand focus that we were highly attuned to because we created it. They were on the outside of that process, so they weren’t quite as brand-centric in our messaging as we would have liked. Those are difficulties we’ve faced with all of our outside marketing vendors. I think there was a bit of a disconnect there, but it didn’t really impact their performance.  --- #### Market Research for Video Production Agency **The Project** - Services: Market Research - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: **Project Summary**: Sculpt initially conducted SEO and marketing strategy, but the scope expanded, as also they redesigned the old website. As an auxiliary service, they provided insights for a move into a new industry. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Client Account Manager, Rausch Productions - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 24, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's efforts earned positive phone calls from customers. Their authenticity and responsiveness were impressive; they worked passionately to ensure that the project was completed. A feat that their client had never experienced before. ""They’re some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in what they do." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Rausch Productions is a video production and live event production company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Sculpt? We were moving into an event management field and going through a rebrand while moving our physical location. Initially, we reached out to Sculpt to help with marketing strategy and SEO [search engine optimization]. Then it expanded to more customized projects such as revamping our website and helping us learn how to focus on the new industry we were breaking into. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We wanted to figure out how to break into our market as well as position ourselves in the state of Iowa as one of the lead event production companies. We did a lot of business nationwide, so we also wanted to see what that looked like in terms of our key customers. We wanted to find out how we target larger markets and what their behaviors were online and in response to marketing. We didn’t have a lot of external facing marketing, so we wanted Sculpt’s help to manage that and get those contacts. In terms of SEO, we did a lot of stuff on Facebook. They would provide verbiage for the ads they created for us. Then, they would revise them based on people’s behaviors, which was really beneficial to us because we didn’t have any of these skills in-house. They were very knowledgeable and added a lot of value to the process. In our meetings, they would go over the last month and make recommendations going forward. Our website had been designed and built internally and needed to be updated to attract the market we were focused on. Sculpt did a complete revamping of our website. They guided the process of creating the design and the whole skeleton. They knew key things that we didn’t know which would help attract people to the site. We had a lot of video content and we wanted that to be shown on the site so that people could picture the events we do. We also wanted to be sure our employees, services, and key industries were highlighted. I wrote a lot of the content and there were times my contact from Sculpt would come to our location and sit down and help me write it. How did you come to work with Sculpt? I had heard about their company. I remember when I met Josh, their CEO, and he said who he worked for; I knew the company. He struck me as very knowledgeable and approachable. I knew he would give me the right answer and not the answer that would make more money. He had our best interest in mind through the entire process. We had a meeting with him and our executive staff; just hearing his ideas and feedback and the way he listened to what we had to say was very impressive. I attended a large conference and Sculpt was the main marketing team there. They were on site doing all the social media and had a great community feel about them. They were great at what they did at that conference, which impressed me a lot. How much have you invested with Sculpt? We spent between $10,000 and $50,000 in total. The website project was much more intense than we thought but they didn’t increase the cost. They honored the initially contracted amount, which was impressive. It was a great price compared to other local agencies. What is the status of this engagement? The website project build took five months. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? We got phone calls that directly mentioned Sculpt’s efforts on our website and Facebook. Our customers loved the new website. All of our internal and external marketing efforts, including templates, mimicked the brand Sculpt set up for us. How did Sculpt perform from a project management standpoint? They always took care of us and we had good relationships with our project managers. They were responsive and genuine. It was like working with friends on our projects. They use a platform for task management, so we always knew what they were working on. What did you find most impressive about Sculpt? They’re some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in what they do. That’s very rare. They work tirelessly to get a project done and they care about their clients. Are there any areas Sculpt could improve? No. --- #### SMM for Domain Portfolio Registry **The Project** - Services: Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2022 - Apr. 2023 **Project Summary**: Sculpt managed social media campaigns for a domain portfolio registry. The team set up interest-based targeting criteria, optimized performance across platforms, and handled post-campaign measurement. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Associate Director, Radix - Industry: Business services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 18, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Sculpt, the client increased their views rate by 75%. They also ensured efficient cost-per-view metrics and highly relevant targeting criteria. The vendor executed a smooth workflow through effective communication and quick turnaround times. The client was pleased with the partnership. ""I am most impressed with their high ownership and high-quality output."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Associate Director of Radix Describe what your company does in a single sentence. Domain portfolio registry **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sculpt to accomplish? Manage social media campaign Set-up and optimize social media targeting Generate high quality views **SOLUTION** How did you find Sculpt? Online Search Referral Why did you select Sculpt over others? Great culture fit Good value for cost Company values aligned Other What was the size of Sculpt’s team? 2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. 1. Set up behavioral and interest based targeting criteria across all social media platforms 2. Maximize 75% view-thru rate on video assets 3. Continuously optimize performance across platforms and campaigns to maximize efficiencies 4. Maximize brand awareness within the defined target segment 5. Post campaign measurement **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? 1. Very efficient cost per view metrics 2. Highly relevant targeting criteria resulting in high volume of relevant views 3. Very good 75% views rate Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? Very efficient project management with highly responsive team. Extremely dependable and proactive. Always on time and quick turnaround times. What was your primary form of communication with Sculpt? Virtual Meeting Email Messaging App What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? I am most impressed with their high ownership and high-quality output. Vere responsive. Are there any areas for improvement or something Sculpt  could have done differently? NA --- #### TikTok Strategy for Telecommunications Company **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023 **Project Summary**: A telecommunications company hired Sculpt to create a strategy to help them establish an organic TikTok presence. The goal was to boost the social media exposure of their leading brand.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** VP of Marketing, Telecommunications Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 10, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Sculpt's efforts resulted in a higher TikTok follower count and organic engagement rate for the client. The team managed the partnership effectively, and their workflow was truly well-organized. On top of that, their resources integrated themselves well into the client's internal staff.  ""Sculpt's project management was very strong and well-organized."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the VP of Marketing of (a/an) Consumer Products Describe what your company does in a single sentence. We have an app that's on a mission to rid the world of spam calls and texts. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sculpt to accomplish? Establish organic social presence on TikTok **SOLUTION** How did you find Sculpt? Online Search Why did you select Sculpt over others? Great culture fit Good value for cost Company values aligned What was the size of Sculpt’s team? 2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. Sculpt strategized and executed an organic social media strategy for our leading brand on TikTok. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Increased Tiktok follower count Increased Tiktok organic engagement rate Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? Sculpt's project management was very strong and well-organized What was your primary form of communication with Sculpt? Virtual Meeting Email Messaging App What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Great culture, team integrated itself well (and productively) into ours, highly organized Are there any areas for improvement or something Sculpt could have done differently? None.  --- #### Content Dev & LinkedIn Campaigns for 3D Printing Company **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Other Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: June 2021 - Dec. 2022 **Project Summary**: Sculpt was hired by a 3D printing company to help them improve their digital presence through social media. They created 12 social media content per month and helped the client manage their LinkedIn campaigns. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Digital Marketing, Velo3D - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 6, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Sculpt's support, the client doubled their LinkedIn followers and increased customer engagement by four times. Moreover, the client established a more robust online presence. Throughout the engagement, the team was communicative and responsive, and they had an effective workflow. ""They were very responsive throughout our entire project."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Director of Digital Marketing for Velo3D. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Sculpt? We needed help accelerating our social media strategy and creative development. We partnered with Sculpt to help enhance our social presence. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We researched multiple vendors and decided on Sculpt because of their tremendous team and their ability to scale with our company as we were in a period of rapid growth. Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. We partnered with Sculpt to produce 12 pieces of original social content each month and help guide our paid LinkedIn strategy. How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We worked with 3 people primarily, the head of the company, the head of paid advertising and a dedicated account manager for our project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Sculpt helped scale our social presence. During the time we doubled our LinkedIn followers and increased engagement by 4x. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The process was great. We met each week to talk about progress and future asset development. We also added them to our company slack channel which made communications efficient. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They were very responsive throughout our entire project. Responses were always same day. They also enhanced our entire social presence. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? I wouldn't change anything. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### 217% growth on Instagram via Influencers + UGC BACKGROUND Pearson Education provides academic assessment tools and products for learners at any level. They hired Sculpt to support their direct-to-consumer strategy and grow their Instagram audience and engagement quickly. APPROACH Sculpt paired a proactive community management strategy with the use of “studygram” influencers and user-generated content to boost engagement. RESULTS Pearson saw 217% growth on Instagram crossing over 10K in followers, and adding more than 1,000 followers monthly. More importantly, their post engagement and overall positive brand association with student increased dramatically. ### 70% Decrease in CPL from LinkedIn for B2B SaaS BACKGROUND Collective Data gives private companies and government agencies greater visibility of their day-to-day. Their marketing team wanted to align their digital marketing activities with their sales team’s goals. APPROACH Sculpt helped Collective Data define their new buyer personas and customer value journey. We then built and managed a robust paid advertising campaign on Google Ads and LinkedIn to drive MQLs, and employed Drift and HubSpot to convert leads into demos. RESULTS Collective Data dramatically increased visibility with their lucrative law enforcement prospects—experiencing an 18% conversion rate in October. After consulting on an organizational migration to HubSpot, their marketing and sales team are now aligned on the same system, goals, and process for the first time. ### 332% Engagement Lift for Regional Bank BACKGROUND After an expansion into four new states and years of reactive marketing, MidWestOne Bank, turned to Sculpt to pull together a social media strategy focused on targeted storytelling to their existing customers. APPROACH Sculpt developed a social media content blueprint that remixed financial resources, highlighted employee stories in target regions, and held up customers as the hero. The output included inspirational customer vignettes filmed on-site across the US and amplified on social. RESULTS 89% audience growth + 332% engagement growth in Q2 (YoY). All of MidWestOne’s social channels experienced positive, organic growth in reach and engagement, and their largest event of the year had record attendance. ### 2+ million views for #1 Best-selling Business Book Sculpt partnered with AOL co-founder Steve Case's team at Revolution to drive the social media marketing launch campaign for his best-selling business book.  Our goals from the outset were to generate referral traffic to book retailers, cultivate conversation around Third Wave themes and concepts, and amplify earned media impact. To break through crowded social feeds, we broke down book concepts into vibrant static, GIF, animated, and cinemagraph-based content.  Throughout the launch campaign, Third Wave posts achieved over 1 million organic impressions and post engagements on FB and ~2 million views on Twitter. Most importantly, The Third Wave hit its business goals, achieving the lucrative #1 Best-Selling Business Book of the Month title from the New York Times. ### SM Campaign Drives 43% of B2B Event Ticket Sales The Land Investment Expo is the nation’s premier agriculture real estate conference, bringing together the brightest minds and biggest names from around the world.  Land Expo-host Peoples Company came to us in advance of the conference’s 10-year anniversary in need of digital marketing support to drive ticket sales, expanding their already successful growth in the past decade. In order to achieve this, our efforts were focused on 1) driving awareness amongst ag investors and other industry professionals, 2) converting interest into traffic to the Expo microsite, 3) establishing tracking methods to help them gain insight into their marketing funnel, and 4) converting that traffic into registrations for past events. Our content strategy echoed the customer’s decision-making process when making a purchase that includes a full-day commitment away from the office and financial investment. We leveraged an existing audience and content library as the foundation of the campaign. The previous year’s photo/video assets were ‘remixed’ into visual content for direct response and audience building campaigns. A combo of custom audiences created from email databases and key registration pages were used to bring returning prospects further into the funnel. Sculpt deployed an on-site team member to capture the sights and sounds of #LandExpo and share live across social media the day of the conference. RESULTS The social media campaign accounted for a little more than 25% of all the unique users who visited the Land Expo website leading up to the event, and assisted in 43% of the total ticket sales. The day of the conference, our social execution live from the conference floor resulted in a 113% increase in engagement on Twitter compared to the previous year’s event.   ### 655% Engagement Lift for B2B Workplace Brand Allsteel is one of the leading office workplace solutions brands in the world. So claims their competitors. To amplify awareness, we doubled down on social as a primary channel to reach their most valuable audience — interior designers, commercial furniture dealers, and workplace leaders — with inspiring ideas for office innovation and productivity. It worked.  Allsteel acquired 19,000+ new fans on Facebook (3-yr), and ratcheted up post engagement 655% on Instagram (YoY) — building up critical channels to funnel targeted leads. As the Social Media AOR, we supported their in-house product marketing team with a full range of social media capabilities. Strategy development & leadership social media consulting Creative production (animation, video, photo) Community management and monitoring  Reporting for executives, campaign snapshots, and growth tracking Paid social campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Product launch campaign support   ### Brand Building Social Campaigns for B2B SaaS Our collaboration with Atlassian’s Confluence work management brand encompasses influencer-led campaigns, proactive community management, and social content across formats — resulting in lifts across their brand and social KPIs. Our Scope of Work has included: Strategy Reporting Workshops Content creation Paid amplification Influencer marketing Event campaign support Community Management   ### 100s of Dynamic Paid Social Assets for B2B SaaS As Blend Labs (Blend.com) ramped up ABM, social, and demand-gen campaigns, they built lots of offers and content, but needed atomized, high-performing creative to market them. Sculpt repurposed pillar assets into batches of dozens and eventually hundreds of thumb-stopping post and ad variants—formatted for every placement. Sculpt provided expedited creative for high-impact campaigns at a high production value—without sacrificing precious internal resources. One pilot project turned into a multi-year relationship as the elevated campaigns outperformed baseline campaigns.     ### 500+ Talent Leads for Economic Development Group BACKGROUND How do you convince millenials to leave big cities and move back to....Iowa?  You make it exciting. You make it personal. You make it easy. And if you're the regional economic development group ICR Iowa, you offer to get them an amazing job with a top local employer—for free. With a committed goal of 10x new talent leads in one year, ICR Iowa tapped Sculpt to develop social media campaigns that bring in qualified candidates.  APPROACH Start with the low hanging fruit: Young professionals 5-15 years out of college, that went to school in Iowa, and live in expnesive cities. To launch quickly we repurposed existing image assets into Facebook and Instagram carousel and animated video ads highlighting what life looks like in the region. The ads were localized for each target geo, and drove prospects to a HubSpot landing page with the offer (converting 10-15% on 'cold' traffic). Recruit Me Videos When candidates sign up, Tim, a non-robot employee, reaches out personally. Tim is a charismatic salesperson and truly the 'voice' of the brand. Naturally, Tim became the face of our campaign. Over the course of two days and a dozen locations, we shot a series of playful, spokesperson video ads to articulate the value proposition authentically.   It worked. RESULTS The video ads immediately improved our conversion rates, tripling monthly leads. 3 years later, we've continued to test creative LinkedIn and Facebook ad formats that have generated hundreds of candidates for the organization — matching the first year's volume, every year. ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_linkedin_advertising_company_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_social_media_marketing_company_united_states_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_social_media_marketing_company_manufacturing_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_social_media_marketing_company_iowa_2026.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - We are Sculpt - Remote, Social, Human - #6 Fastest Growing Company in IC/CR (2023) - CEO Feature on B2B Better Podcast - Social Selling - CEO Feature on The Iowa Idea Podcast - Tippie.Uiowa - Top 100 Marketing Agencies 2022 - Agency Spotter - "Coolest Places to Work" Award - CBJ ## Key Clients - Adobe ## Packages ## Verification Clutch verification provides an additional layer of data to help you make the right purchasing decision of business services. - Verified Client Reviews: 22 - Overall Review Rating: 4.8 Last Updated: 2026-06-24T09:22:06Z ### Business Entity - Business Entity Name: Sculpt, LLC - Source: Iowa Secretary of State - Jurisdiction of Formation: Iowa - Date of Formation: February 7, 2012 - Status: Active - Last Updated: November 22, 2022 - ID: 431122 ### Credit Report Results - International Credit Risk Assessment: Low Risk - Source: Creditsafe - Last Updated: November 22, 2022 ## Locations (1) ### Iowa City, IA (Headquarters) - 201 East Washington Street Unit 1002 - Iowa City, IA 52240 - United States - 16 - 20 employees - Phone: 7077285780 ## Contact Sculpt [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/sculpt) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sculpt-llc/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wearesculpt/) - [X](https://www.twitter.com/wearesculpt/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wearesculpt/)