Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC. I’m a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who uses my experience to build strong defense strategies for clients facing criminal charges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

I hired HMM to audit my current marketing firm’s performance and give me an honest review.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

HMM primarily reviewed my SEO and general website performance. However, they also explored backlinks and how my website was interacting with other platforms to maximize performance.HMM provided a presentation and a written audit with specific recommendations for improvement.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from HMM.

How did you come to work with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

HMM was referred to me.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

It’s a bit too early to tell, but I expect to see measurable improvement in the near future. We’re monitoring specific metrics, and I expect to see results within three months.

How did Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) perform from a project management standpoint?

We primarily communicated via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

HMM was honest and sincere. They completed a very thorough audit of my current company. Instead of ending the audit with “hire us to fix this,” they were very complimentary of the current firm I was using and didn’t suggest that I hire them for any fixes. That spoke volumes about Garrett and John.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Bam Let’s Mahjong

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We design Mahjong tiles and accessories. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) to accomplish?

• Google Ads

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

Referral

Why did you select Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Professional

How many teammates from Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hammonds Media has helped elevate Bam! Let’s Mahjong® by building our website and supporting us with ongoing digital marketing. They manage our Google ads, improve our SEO, and create email campaigns that drive traffic and sales. Their team understands our brand, responds quickly, and has been a reliable partner in growing our online presence.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We experienced higher website traffic, better conversion rates, and increased sales, along with improved email engagement across all campaigns.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management has been excellent. They consistently delivered items on time and were quick to respond whenever we needed updates or adjustments. Their communication was clear, and they were always proactive in making sure our needs were met throughout the entire process.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed me most was their ability to truly understand our brand and move quickly ithout sacrificing quality.

They're incredibly responsive, solution-oriented, and genuinely invested in our success which is rare to find in a marketing and media partner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) could have done differently?

Honestly, we’ve had a great experience with them. Their work has been thorough, timely, and aligned with exactly what we needed. We’ve been very pleased with everything they’ve delivered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Old North Acres

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Regeneratively farm and sell products both wholesale and dtc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media to accomplish?

• Local SEO
• Website SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media?

Referral

Why did you select Hammonds Media over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Hammonds Media were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hammonds Media set up and optimized all SEO services we currently use:

• GA4, GSuite
• Squarespace Integrations
• Ecomm product listings

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Great traction with local SEO
• Increased sales of our farm products through adding multipole wholesale accounts and new dtc business as well.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Hammonds Media always delivered action items in a timely manner, and always take the initiative to keep things optimized. They are great partners to have, and are always willing to lend expert advice when we face a challenge as a small farm and family business.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Hammonds Media takes the time to know you personally and professionally; they don't just check boxes and move on. They care deeply about their work and take pride in it, which is very hard to find in the digital service landscape. Agencies like to talk big game and put fluffly language on their website, but oftentimes the results simply don't manifest. With Hammonds Media, they work until they get it right for you!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media could have done differently?

None that stand out to me.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Principal & Founder of Cornerstone Civil Engineering

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a civil engineering firm focused on site development projects for residential and commercial clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media to accomplish?

• Our first goal with Hammonds Media was to determine brand identity.
• Our second goal was to create a website that was appealing within the industry.
• Our third goal was to help us with search optimization.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media?

Referral

Why did you select Hammonds Media over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Hammonds Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We wanted Hammonds Media to assist us with branding strategies in order to land an identity that worked with our core values.  They did the research and presented options for our consideration.  This transitioned into development of the website using their team to provide design options for the interface.  Finally, they provided insight on the proper tools and techniques to increase search engine rankings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Starting from scratch, all that Hammonds Media provided demonstrated progress.  Success was fully recognized when our company began to receive contact from potential clients that found us via search engines.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Hammonds Media did a great job of communicating the steps and timelines upfront.  They completed the work within the agreed upon schedule and continue to be responsive to us to this day.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team at Hammonds Media is very personable.  They responded in a timely manner and did a great job communicating throughout the process.  We never had to wonder what was happening.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media could have done differently?

I can't think of anything that they should have done differently.  I continue to be impressed with Hammonds Media and will certainly call on them any time I have questions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Office Manager of Revive Family Chiropractic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Revive Family Chiropractic, we help families get to the root of their health concerns by supporting the nervous system through personalized, neurologically focused chiropractic care.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) to accomplish?

• Boost our online presence
• Bring in more views to attain more patients
• Guide us on how to manage our business online

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

Networking group

Why did you select Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We’ve had a great experience working with them. They significantly improved our online visibility by uncovering and fixing search engine issues we didn’t even realize were affecting us. They also strengthened our SEO and provided clear, practical guidance on how to better use our social media platforms to reach and connect with more people. Their support is truly making a difference for our business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We’ve definitely seen the impact of their work. More patients are telling us they found us online, and our reviews have noticeably increased. They’ve also helped us better understand what we can do on our end to keep improving our online presence. Having their support and the ability to ask questions or troubleshoot issues has given us so much peace of mind. We truly feel more confident in this area of our business because of them.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They’ve gone above and beyond in managing this project from the start. We honestly didn’t know where to begin, and they stepped in, took the reins, and accomplished more than we even realized was possible. They’re incredibly timely, responsive, and easy to work with, always taking the time to understand our needs and questions. We’ve felt supported every step of the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They’re incredibly knowledgeable, answering questions and resolving issues we didn’t even realize we had. Throughout the entire process, their kindness, patience, and genuine understanding have made the experience truly wonderful. We’ve felt supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) could have done differently?

None that we have found.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President & CFO of Galvanic Energy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Galvanic is a geoscience-based lithium exploration company, primarily focused on deep subsurface brines in North America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) to accomplish?

• Build reputation and credibility among stakeholders

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

Pre-existing friendship

Why did you select Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Proven work on another entity/project

How many teammates from Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Optimized search engine results based on selected keywords. Developed social media marketing strategy. Improved website design and content. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Improved SEO performance. Improved social media visibility.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On time and on budget. Very responsive at all times.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Expertise with work. Uniquely tailored solutions. Willingness to learn our business. Availability and responsiveness. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Carolina Pet Company, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture dog beds.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) to accomplish?

• Design our new website on Shopify
• Promote the website
• Promote our Amazon store

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

Worked with them before

Why did you select Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) over others?

Was pleased with other work they did in the past.

How many teammates from Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hammonds Media helped develop our new branding, promote our new Shopify website and increase sales on our Amazon store.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

In 2025 we will triple our D2C business.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Hammonds Media met all the timelines agreed upon.

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) delivered on all the projects we requested on time and on budget.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) could have done differently?

None at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Owner of an advertising & marketing company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Solar power for homes 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) to accomplish?

• Website
• Digital marketing
• SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

Networking event

Why did you select Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Updated website, optimized all digital marketing for SEO, built marketing strategy. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Closed deals, increased leads. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Early and continual. 

What was your primary form of communication with Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM)?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The quality of service and personal touch of working with our consultant stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM) could have done differently?

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