We’re Above the Fold & Ready for Take Off

We believe in the power of words and ideas. We believe what makes us different, makes us incredibly extraordinary. And we believe passionate creativity is the spice of life.

At Above the Fold, we’re a hungry and driven bunch of marketing mavericks with over 75 years combined experience. We’re breaking the mold of the Don Draper era marketing agency, and opting for a progressive, yet never stuffy, full-service boutique agency. No idea is marginalized here nor are needs neglected. Personalization is our thing. Our attitude? All thanks to our San Diego roots, which keep us completely grounded.

Being grounded is exceedingly important to what we do and who we are, especially in a time when our industry is at the precipice. We’re opting to rip through the old system and forge our own path to craft greater and more meaningful campaigns for our clients that provide real solutions for their marketing goals.

How We’re Reinventing the System

In the wonder years of the Madison era agency, their methods and spending often went completely unchecked because they held all the cards. With the digital revolution and a major push towards transparency, agencies struggled to meet client demand for analytical data proving successful results.

Essentially, they became bloated and overindulgent; drinking the Kool-Aid greedily.

At Above the Fold, we don’t go near the Kool-Aid. In fact, we prefer the more subtle and healthy taste of a simple green juice (must be those California roots).

Here’s how we’re reinventing the system with green juice in-hand:

1. Transparent Pricing Structure: We never lock clients in long-term contracts because relationships are a two-way street. Hidden fees and surprises are not what we’re about. Integrity is our ultimate guide.
2. Personalized Care: Being a boutique agency with a small, but highly skilled and experienced team gives us the ability to deliver personalized care, and expertly interlace marketing strategies to take a client’s business to the next level. Whether that’s through increasing ranking with SEO, developing a robust influencer marketing campaign, or rebranding their business for a new direction.
3. Measurable Results with Robust Analytics & Reporting: The ideas and campaigns we craft are only as good as the results they produce. But how can we truly measure the outcome? We utilize the industry’s most technical and robust analytics and reporting tools to decipher what worked, and what didn’t. From there it’s all in the tweaking until we strike gold, which we aim for upon first move.

In the end, our commitment to client goals and exceeding expectations by providing solutions that increase brand equity and revenue drives us to hustle harder every single day.

Who We Are At Our Core

Founder, Matt Schwarzmann & wife Michelle

At Above The Fold we eat, sleep and breathe marketing. Our appetite plays into the core of how we help businesses. Our compulsiveness drives us to weave measurable results-oriented campaigns with imaginative flare into the fabric of robust marketing strategies.

In other words, we’ve got serious gumption that churns out tangible results. Beyond that, we aspire to build long-term relationships as a trusted marketing partner; we got you. We’re committed to spirited creativity and fostering an environment where fun, integrity and professionalism are the pillars that light our path and navigate our way.

We are also equally passionate and have a soft spot for all animals, especially four-legged pups. We have two brand ambassadors, Josie-Marie and Oliver-Jones who keeps us on track but also preach work-life-balance. We are proud to partner with and donate monthly to the Humane Society of the United States – the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization. They provide hands-on care and services to more than 100,000 animals each year. Ask us how you can donate today.

Brand Ambassadors, Oliver Jones & Josie Marie