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Full-Service Digital Agency for Revenue Growth.

As a 3x HubSpot North America Partner of the Year, SmartBug Media transforms your customer lifecycle into a revenue engine.

Our unified ecosystem includes specialized divisions Globalia (AI & Software) and Point Success Media (Paid Media), making this the official home for all three brands.

🔄 Implementation & Integration

  • Seamless migrations and system integrations powered by Globalia’s technical development team.
  • 19 HubSpot-certified trainers to drive platform adoption. 
  • Min project size
    Undisclosed
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2007

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  • Newport Beach , CA

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Frameworks and CMS
Other frameworks and CMS
100%
Industries
Medical
25%
Financial services
20%
Education
15%
eCommerce
15%
Business services
10%
Legal Cannabis
5%
Manufacturing
5%
Non-profit
5%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
60%
Small Business (<$10M)
35%
Enterprise (>$1B)
5%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size Undisclosed
Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

SmartBug Media offers competitive pricing and value, with many clients noting it fits their budget. Specific project costs include high six-figure annual retainers and investments from $15,000 to over $100,000, reflecting strong ROI and satisfaction across various project sizes.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 26 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Strong Project Management Skills

    Clients consistently highlight SmartBug Media's strong project management skills. The team is noted for delivering projects on time, maintaining clear communication, and being responsive to client needs, fostering a seamless collaboration experience.

  • Proficient in Digital Marketing Strategies

    Reviews commend SmartBug Media for their digital marketing prowess, including PPC, SEO, content marketing, and social media management. Clients report increased lead generation, improved ROI, and enhanced brand visibility, affirming their strategic capabilities.

  • Positive Client Feedback on Results

    Clients frequently report significant improvements in their business metrics, such as increased sales, lead generation, and online presence, attributing these successes to SmartBug Media's effective strategies and execution.

  • Customer-Centric Approach

    SmartBug Media is praised for their customer-centric approach, with clients noting the team's dedication to understanding their unique business needs and providing personalized solutions. This approach has fostered long-term partnerships and client satisfaction.

  • High Client Retention and Referrals

    The recurring theme of high client retention and referrals underscores SmartBug Media's reputation for delivering value and building trust. Clients often recommend their services to others, solidifying their standing in the industry.

  • Room for Improvement in Planning

    While generally praised, some clients noted that the volume of ideas and initiatives from SmartBug Media could complicate general planning. A more structured approach could enhance the clarity and execution of projects.

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PPC for Moving Franchise

  • Pay Per Click
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2018 - Ongoing
4.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0

“As long as I’m in business, I plan to work with SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing).”

Jul 23, 2020
President & Owner, College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Dan Tereshko
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages PPC campaigns for a junk removal and moving franchise. Based on Google Analytics and reports, they’re able to make adjustments as needed. They also established a local ad campaign.

Digital Marketing for Community College

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Nov. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They always communicate openly and are forward-thinking. They always bring new strategies to the table.”


 

Jul 2, 2020
Director of Strategic Communications, South Puget Sound
Kati Sagawa
Verified
  • Education
  • Olympia, Washington
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital marketing for a community college. In addition to creating PPC, they’ve written ad copy for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and streaming services

Web Dev for Financial Intelligence Organization

  • Other Digital Marketing Web Development
  • Confidential
  • Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’re very cost-effective, so we get quality work and a well-managed project at a good value."

May 21, 2020
Chief Comms Officer, Financial Intelligence Organization
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Reston, Virginia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

SmartBug Media redeveloped a website for a financial intelligence organization. They handled the UX/UI of the HubSpot backend. Their team also migrated all content from an existing platform. 

Marketing for an Online Business Simulation Company

  • Advertising
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team at SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) has helped significantly in the past couple of years."

Dec 19, 2019
VP of Operations, Forio
Andrew Northrop
Verified
  • Other industries
  • San Francisco, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) crafts and executes different marketing campaigns in various social channels for a business simulation provider looking to increase leads. The team works with Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

PPC for a Moving Company

  • Pay Per Click
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Apr. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

They marry your goals to the metrics and have a keen understanding of industry standards.”

Aug 9, 2019
President, College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Orlando
Bill McKay
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • Orlando, Florida
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) implements PPC and keyword strategy to ramp up leads and generate conversions for a hauling company. They closely monitor the company's performance on Google and Bing to ensure visibility.

PPC Advertising for University

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
  • Aug. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They truly feel like an extension of our team."

Jul 31, 2019
Marketing Manager, University
Anonymous
Verified
  • Education
  • Seattle, Washington
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital advertising for a large university. Their team builds, maintains, and optimizes multiple ad platforms including Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Digital Marketing for Construction Company

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • May 2015 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
3.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0

“They implement a data-driven approach that creates effective solutions.”

Jul 15, 2019
Program Specialist, Construction Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Seattle, Washington
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital marketing, which includes SEO, PPC, and a website redesign. They write blog posts and work with content providers to improve online presence. The team also does reputation management.

Digital Marketing for Home Furnishings Franchisor

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Confidential
  • Jan. 2013 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Although SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) has a national presence, they’re small enough to deliver a personal, intimate feel.”

Jul 9, 2019
CEO, Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place
Bob Lewis
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • West Berlin, New Jersey
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified


SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) runs all advertising and SEO operations for a nationally-franchised company. Their efforts aim to increase online presence and include blogs, social media ads, and search result management.

Email Marketing, E-Commerce Dev for Phone Case Retailer

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Passionate and diligent, they’re quick to find solutions to any problems we may have."

Mar 29, 2019
Online Store Manager, Phone Case Retailer
Anonymous
Verified
  • Retail
  • Oxnard, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

SmartBug Media (formerly Worth eCommerce) switched a retail company’s email marketing manager to Klaviyo. They also created automated email series and applied strategies to lift a Shopify site’s conversion rate. The project is ongoing.

UX Consultation & Implementation for Telecommunications Firm

  • UX/UI Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • Feb. - Mar. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They were always on the ball the entire time we worked with them.”

Mar 27, 2019
CMO, TSD Global
Nick Tubis
Verified
  • Telecommunications
  • Laguna Beach, California
  • 501-1,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

After assessing multiple web properties, SmartBug Media (formerly Worth eCommerce) identified pain points in the UX and implemented a strategy to optimize conversion rates. They also recommended internal structure changes to management.

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