30 Smartest Companies to watch 2019
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Brands today must go the extra mile to gain market share. Marketing is very important to create new opportunities, plan for future growth and improve the performance. 3Q Digital’s 3Q Operating System (3QoS) has businesses covered by incorporating the understanding of customers and the market landscape to provide Creative, SEO, Decision Sciences, Strategy, and Paid Media.
Founded in 2008, 3Q Digital is a marketing agency based out of San Mateo, California. 3Q Digital has over 300 people on its workforce spread across its 12 offices in the US, Asia, and Europe. The company is responsible for $1.3 billion of annual digital media spend on behalf of clients. The marketing agency supports prominent companies like Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, Searchmetrics and many more.
The company provides various services like SEO, analytics, paid media management, creative, conversion rate optimization, and management consulting. But at 3Q Digital it’s not just all about the work. 3Q’s culture is inclusive of diversity. It also has one of the highest retention rates in the industry. The company also works on doing its part to help its employee’s personal development, financial and physical well-being.
A monumental 2018
3Q Digital was recognized by the Clutch.co as a top globally recognized company (cited for being a top agency in San Francisco and Austin). The company also received the Google Premier Partner award for Video Innovation for their work with CuriosityStream to bring about a great performance for their clients across all the forms of media. The agency was also a runner up in The Drum USA Search Awards for PPC Awards for best PPC campaign and best use of search for Finance (for their work with KeyBank). The company even expanded to 10 offices last year and in 2019 the number has gone up to 12.
An eventful 2019
2019 has been an exciting year for 3Q Digital as well. Popular researcher Forrester released its The Forrester WaveTM: Performance Marketing Agencies, Q3 2019. The report was to identify and review the most significant performers in the marketing space. The report was led by Collin Colburn and Stephane Liu. 3Q Digital was included in the select group of the industry’s top marketing agencies. Not just that, the company even received the highest score possible in the seven criteria including Innovation, Performance in Paid Social, Social Networks Supported, Creative and Content, Reputation Management, and Privacy. The company was also recognized in the 2019 Inc. Best Workplaces and Adweek 100: Fastest Growing Agencies 2019 lists.
Meet the Innovator
David Rodnitzky, Founder and CEO
He’s been the CEO of 3Q Digital since its inception. Before 3Q Digital, he held senior marketing roles in several internet companies including Mercantila, Adteractive, FindLaw, and Rentals.com. He currently serves on the advisory boards for several companies including MediaBoost, Mediacause, Marin Software and a stealth travel startup.
He has contributed to several publications including CNN Radio, Newsweek, Advertising Age, NPR’s Marketplace, and Venture Capital Journal.
He has a BA from the University of Chicago and a JD with honors from the University of Iowa.
Client testimonials
“3Q is a tremendous partner; they’re always on the hunt for new ways to grow our business. Their media acumen and strategic insights have proven effective time and again.” – ADELINE CASSIN, CURIOSITYSTREAM
“We launched a new eComm business with another agency. Within 6 weeks, the 3Q team “pitched us,” won the biz, onboarded us, reconfigured every account, and was in market with us. The business literally doubled week after week after that.” – DAN FINE, TEMPUR SEALY
“3Q has been a tremendous strategic partner; they’ve helped us efficiently scale our digital marketing programs on the strength of their execution, industry knowledge, and blend of analytical and creative acumen. They’ve always felt like a natural extension of our team.” – P.J. RABICE, HELIX
“Working with 3Q has been an incredible journey. I’ve worked with a number of agencies in the past, small and large, and my experience with 3Q so far has been nothing but positive. Love your creative and “outside-the-box” ideas!” – ERIN AYSON, SURVEYMONKEY
An Agency that Cares
3Q Digital operates from 12 locations from all over the world. Each of these offices is doing its bit to bring a positive change in its community. They contribute about 3% of their time to bring upon a positive change like cleaning the beaches, volunteering at animal shelters, planting trees, stocking bookshelves and more.
“We strive to be the most inclusive agency in digital; we’re committed to diversity and merit-based hiring and promotion.”
“Our flexible, dynamic, always-learning culture keeps us happy and motivated.”
“We are regarded as the growth partner for the brands of tomorrow because we have helped build so many of today’s famous innovators.”
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