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​We believe that in today's world, there is no room for guessing with your advertising dollars.

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Who We Are

We are innovators, we are scrappy, and we work for the small and medium-sized businesses that built their businesses out of dreams and elbow grease.

Are you the type of client who works to build your business and make payroll every month all while wearing multiple hats, learning new things on the fly, going above and beyond, failing and succeeding, working off of sleep deprivation, starting with more sweat than equity, and taking pride in their work? If so, you're the ideal client for Water Bear Marketing.

We understand the hustle because we've been there ourselves, and it's what drives us every day. That same tenacity is infused into everything we do, whether it's rolling out a new product or working with a new client. We're invested in your success, and our team goes the extra mile to ensure it.

But what sets us apart from the competition? It's our commitment to innovation and excellence. We've developed proprietary technology that gives us a competitive edge, and we provide 24/7 access to our reporting dashboard, giving you real-time insights into your campaigns. At Water Bear Marketing, our team is not just about helping your business get more business; we're about helping you thrive in a dynamic and ever changing marketplace.

What We Do

We help our customers get a return on their online advertising dollars and prove the results.

Our team brings over two decades of digital marketing experience to the table, having successfully managed thousands of online marketing campaigns for a diverse range of businesses. From retail and industrial sectors to commercial enterprises, including agencies, law firms, medical and dental practices, non-profits, home service-based businesses, schools, B2B-focused enterprises, manufacturers, and beyond, we've honed our expertise across various industries.

Our proprietary technology that continually evolves and improves, ensures that your advertising campaigns stay ahead of the curve. With sophisticated tracking capabilities that include call recording, website submissions, and more, we provide comprehensive insights into the effectiveness of your campaigns.

Whether you're a small startup or a large corporation, our AdPantry offers tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. We're proud to service businesses big and small throughout the United States, delivering measurable results and driving success for our clients.

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How We Show It

Our reporting dashboard allows our customers to have access to review their campaign performance anywhere and anytime.

We pride ourselves on providing our customers with 24/7 access to our reporting dashboard, ensuring complete visibility into campaign performance at any time, from anywhere. Transparency is at the core of our approach, granting our clients unfiltered access to review every aspect of their campaigns.

But it doesn't stop there. Our mission is to drive the best possible return on investment for our clients. We achieve this by meticulously tracking results and continuously making data-driven adjustments to optimize their marketing campaigns. Simply put, if you're not happy, neither are we. Your success is our success, and we're committed to going above and beyond to exceed your expectations.

Award-Winning Marketing Agency

Our team at Water Bear Marketing is ridiculously proud to have earned the right to say that we are an award-winning digital marketing agency. Check out some of the feathers in our caps.

EDMAwards Gold

EDMA

Water Bear Marketing proudly wins gold in the Education Digital Marketing Awards.

It's been an absolute privilege collaborating with the fantastic team at Northern Pacific Regional College on their brand-new website. We are beyond honored that our collective efforts have been awarded Gold in the 11th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards.

This prestigious accolade acknowledges outstanding achievements in digital marketing within the education sector. Colleges, universities, and secondary schools from across the country submitted entries, and a panel of judges, consisting of education marketers, advertising creative directors, and marketing professionals, evaluated the submissions.

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GoodFirms

Proudly chosen as one of the top Cleveland Advertising agencies by GoodFirms.

"You need to understand your business's requirements before you choose the services from an online advertising company in Cleveland. Determining your marketing needs before picking from Cleveland's top advertising companies would be best. A criterion that you should analyze first is how their marketing strategies match your company's requirements. Secondly, you can appoint them a small task to ensure hiring them will be fruitful for your firm. Moreover, deciding on a budget is also crucial, as spending on an agency that does not match your needs is not worth it. GoodFirms has listed below the best advertising agencies in Cleveland with their services and client reviews to make it feasible for you to examine and pick among them." 

- GoodFirms, 2024

Upcity Best Cleveland advertising agency

UpCity

Water Bear Marketing is selected as one of the best advertising agencies in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Explore top-rated advertising agencies and find a trustworthy partner to work with on your next project. Through quality advertising services, insights, and support, these trustworthy agencies can upgrade your digital advertising, brand awareness, SEO, content marketing strategy and more.

To help you find the best provider, we’ve created a hand-crafted list of ad agencies in Cleveland. Browse vetted customer reviews, detailed service offerings, business descriptions, awards, and portfolios to gather the information you need to make a strategic decision. Choose your next advertising agency with confidence!

- UpCity, 2024

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Expertise.com

Expertise.com grades Water Bear Marketing as one of the Best Advertising Agencies in Cleveland.

Expertise.com connects people with some of the best local businesses and professionals. After scoring Water Bear Marketing on over 25 variables across five different categories, we are proud to be selected as one of the best advertising agencies in Cleveland.  

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Expertise.com

Water Bear Marketing is proudly named as one of the Best Web Designers in Cleveland.

Scored on 25+ variables across five separate categories, Water Bear Marketing was deemed one of the best Cleveland web designers

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Google Partner

Water Bear Marketing is proud to have met the necessary requirements to be a Google Partner.

Learn more about the requirements and achievements necessary to be a Google Partner.

"When I was deciding on a company name, I realized that nature already had one real example of the toughest, coolest, most indestructible creature known to humans; the water bear. This micro-animal is a lot like our advertising campaigns and the people in our company, embodying resilience and adaptability in every challenge.

Plus, the irony, that you have to put it under a microscope to see it, just like we do with all of the advertising campaigns we manage, carefully scrutinizing every detail to ensure they stand out and thrive.

So, there you have it; that's how we became Water Bear Marketing, dedicated to achieving success through microscopic attention to every marketing challenge, just like the remarkable water bear."

- Nate Louis, CEO

Our Mission

→ We are water bears first
→ We serve our customers externally
→ We serve our customers internally
→ We do the right thing when no one is looking
→ We review, adjust, and learn
→ We innovate and adapt to emerging industry trends and technologies
→ We consistently deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners

What is a Water Bear?

A water bear is someone who serves their customer first, is adaptable, strives for perfection, is willing to learn new skills, resilient, hard-working, does the right thing when no one is looking, has integrity, finds ways to make things fun, simplifies their job, and finds ways to be more efficient. They are the embodiment of dedication, constantly evolving to meet challenges head-on, and always seeking innovative solutions to not just survive but thrive in the ever-changing landscape of our work.

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