Rethinking the agency experience
Rethinking the agency experience
Rethinking the agency experience
We were born from years spent inside traditional marketing agencies, watching founders and early-stage teams stuck between two options: expensive, bloated agencies or scattered freelancers with no marketing strategy.
We were born from years spent inside traditional marketing agencies, watching founders and early-stage teams stuck between two options: expensive, bloated agencies or scattered freelancers with no marketing strategy.
We were born from years spent inside traditional marketing agencies, watching founders and early-stage teams stuck between two options: expensive, bloated agencies or scattered freelancers with no marketing strategy.
A smarter way
A smarter way
We’ve kept what works and replaced what doesn’t with lean, tech-enabled execution.
We combine strategic thinking with modern tools, including AI-powered marketing, to move faster, lower costs, and deliver work that builds brands and drives growth.
We’ve kept what works and replaced what doesn’t with smart, lean, tech-enabled execution.
We combine strategic thinking with modern tools, including AI-powered marketing, to move faster, lower costs, and deliver work that builds brands and drives growth.
Strategic
Every project starts with insight, intention, and a clear marketing strategy.
Every project starts with insight, intention, and a clear marketing strategy.
Fast
We use AI marketing tools and automation to accelerate research, content creation, optimization, and reporting.
We use AI marketing tools and automation to accelerate research, content creation, optimization, and reporting.
Focused
No bloated teams. Just senior strategists, creatives, and operators doing the right work.
No bloated teams. Just senior strategists, creatives, and operators doing the right work.
Transparent
Clear deliverables. Real results. No mystery pricing.
Clear deliverables. Real results. No mystery pricing.
Chris Lloyd
Founder & Strategy Lead
Chris spent over 15 years building marketing strategies and campaigns for startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 brands. At Hive, he brings a sharp strategic lens, a deep understanding of early-stage business challenges, and a passion for helping founders cut through the noise.
He founded Hive to fix what was broken in the agency model: too much fluff, not enough impact. Chris leads Hive’s strategy work and helps clients define the clearest path to meaningful growth.
“Marketing should make sense, make money, and move fast. That's what we're here for.”
Andy Dafoe
Co-Founder & Creative Lead
Andy is a hybrid thinker—part writer, part designer, part technologist, part systems optimizer. He’s spent the past decade building scalable creative solutions for brands big and small, always focused on executional efficiency without compromising craft.
Andy leads Hive’s creative work, blending art and copy to elevate brands, help clients realize goals, and delight audiences with what they never knew they needed.
"Every decision is a direction. Let's plan. Let's do. Then let's enjoy the view."
Andy is a hybrid thinker—part writer, part designer, part technologist, part systems optimizer. He’s spent the past decade building scalable creative solutions for brands big and small, always focused on executional efficiency without compromising craft.
Andy leads Hive’s creative work, blending art and copy to elevate brands, help clients realize goals, and delight audiences with what they never knew they needed.
"Every decision is a direction. Let's plan. Let's do. Then let's enjoy the view."
Andy is a hybrid thinker—part writer, part designer, part technologist, part systems optimizer. He’s spent the past decade building scalable creative solutions for brands big and small, always focused on executional efficiency without compromising craft.
Andy leads Hive’s creative work, blending art and copy to elevate brands, help clients realize goals, and delight audiences with what they never knew they needed.
"Every decision is a direction. Let's plan. Let's do. Then let's enjoy the view."
Our tenets
Our tenets
Our mission is to help early-stage businesses level up their marketing with better strategy, smarter execution, and honest pricing, distinguishing us as a leading marketing agency for startups.
We’ve kept what works and replaced what doesn’t with smart, lean, tech-enabled execution.
We combine strategic thinking with modern tools, including AI-powered marketing, to move faster, lower costs, and deliver work that builds brands and drives growth.
Clarity not complexity
If it’s not adding value, we cut it.
If it’s not adding value, we cut it.
Great ideas, fast
We move at startup speed—because that’s who we work with.
We move at startup speed—because that’s who we work with.
Tech with intention
We don’t use AI marketing to replace thinking—we use it to supercharge it.
We don’t use AI marketing to replace thinking—we use it to supercharge it.
Results. Results. Results.
More sales. More leads. More clarity. More Momentum. That’s what we’re here to do.
More sales. More leads. More clarity. More Momentum. That’s what we’re here to do.
FAQ
Here are some common questions we receive about our services and how we operate.
Here are some common questions we receive about our services and how we operate.
What services do you offer?
We offer a range of services including brand strategy, content creation, website development, and SEO. Our focus is on helping early-stage businesses grow through tailored marketing solutions. Each service is designed to drive results and enhance your brand's visibility.
We offer a range of services including brand strategy, content creation, website development, and SEO. Our focus is on helping early-stage businesses grow through tailored marketing solutions. Each service is designed to drive results and enhance your brand's visibility.
How does your process work?
Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current marketing efforts. We then develop a strategic plan tailored to your specific goals. Throughout the project, we utilize advanced tools and maintain clear communication to ensure alignment.
Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current marketing efforts. We then develop a strategic plan tailored to your specific goals. Throughout the project, we utilize advanced tools and maintain clear communication to ensure alignment.
What is your pricing?
Our pricing is transparent and based on the outcomes we deliver rather than hourly rates. We believe in providing value for your investment, ensuring you understand what you are paying for. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your needs.
Our pricing is transparent and based on the outcomes we deliver rather than hourly rates. We believe in providing value for your investment, ensuring you understand what you are paying for. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your needs.
Can you guarantee results?
While we cannot guarantee specific results, we focus on strategies that have proven effective for early-stage businesses. Our approach is data-driven and tailored to your unique situation. We aim to maximize your marketing impact and drive growth.
While we cannot guarantee specific results, we focus on strategies that have proven effective for early-stage businesses. Our approach is data-driven and tailored to your unique situation. We aim to maximize your marketing impact and drive growth.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple! You can sign up for our free marketing assessment to evaluate your current efforts. From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps based on your specific needs.
Getting started is simple! You can sign up for our free marketing assessment to evaluate your current efforts. From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps based on your specific needs.
Still have questions?
We're here to help you with any inquiries.
We're here to help you with any inquiries.
