Brand Strategy · Website Design · Integrated Marketing

Digital-First Brand Strategy for Atlanta’s Service-Based Businesses

Your expertise, translated into online growth. I build the clear message and data-driven marketing strategy that ends the "random acts of marketing," attracts the right clients, and grows your business with intention.

You’re an Expert at Your Craft. Marketing That Expertise Is Another Story.

It’s the second, full-time job you never wanted, accompanied by the gnawing sense that you're just running through a checklist of disconnected tactics. Today it’s social posts, tomorrow it’s a blog article, and sprinkled in is an occasional random ad. And none of it seems to capture the depth and integrity of your actual work.

This approach isn't failing because you aren't trying hard enough. It's failing because its foundation is flawed. It asks you to be a tactician when you are a visionary.

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Alex Tracy, PhD, brand strategist and fractional CMO

You Don’t Need More Tactics. You Need a Digital Architect for Your Brand.

Generic marketing advice is everywhere. A true strategic partner—who understands the nuances of a service-based business and can ground your brand in a sound digital strategy—is rare. As the mind behind The Tracy Agency, I serve as that architect, designing a marketing system that is as thoughtful as your work.

I use proven processes grounded in communication and rhetoric to build your message with intention, then implement it with the data-driven rigor of a digital-first approach. When you partner with me, you get a strategist who can design your brand story and ensure it connects with your audience online.

From Local Studios to Niche Consultants, the Process Gets Results

My digital-first brand strategy is designed to clarify any service-based business's message and accelerate its growth. We dive deep to understand the unique value you provide and then build a marketing system to communicate it.

For a Community-Focused Business, We Translated a Hands-On Craft into a Thriving Online Presence.

With Suwanee Clayworks, the challenge was to capture the energy of their physical studio and build a digital community that would drive class bookings. We developed a new brand message, a strategic Squarespace website, and an integrated marketing plan that increased their reach and grew their student base.

People noticed as soon as Alex took over our digital marketing. Our engagement and reach have gone up, and our new website is a great platform for us to continue to grow our community online. We highly recommend Alex and The Tracy Agency for your marketing, branding, and web design needs!
— Marissa Hudson Loose, Artist in Residence & Program Director, Suwanee Clayworks

For Specialized Consultancies & Creative Firms, We Begin with Foundational Clarity.

With clients like niche consultancies or creative firms, our work always begins with either a marketing audit or my foundational Brand Messaging Workshop. The goal is to first clarify their complex expertise and unique value. From there, we can build a monthly marketing retainer focused on establishing their authority online and creating a system to attract a steady stream of their ideal, high-value clients.

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My Partnership Model Is a Fit If...

My approach is designed for deep and lasting impact. We're a good fit if:

  • You believe your business deserves a brand that reflects the true quality and integrity of your work.

  • You're ready to trade disconnected tactics for a clear, sustainable strategy for growth.

  • You are looking for a long-term strategic partner, not just a short-term vendor.

Ready to Grow Your Brand with Intention?

If you believe your business is ready for a more thoughtful and principled approach to growth, the first step is a brief, introductory call with me. There's no hard sell. It's a simple conversation to discuss your goals, see if we're a good fit, and determine the right next steps for you.