Asheville marketing communications, advertising, public relations, brand strategy

The Way We Work

By the Project:

Jamesgang creative+communications can put together a proposal for any type of marketing communications project. We will pull together only the professional team. By the project is best if….

  • You need creative support for specific items or events ie a new website, a refresh of your brand, brochures, a viral marketing campaign, even a YouTube post or Twitter campaign.
  • Good if your In-house staff swamped and can’t take on additional project until future
  • Want an “outside person’s view” or consultation on creative direction, public relations or communications ie news releases or publicity
  • Already have marketing plan and just need “flat fee” services
  • Consultation for creative on specific re-branding or branding projects

Deposits are required to start work. You’ll know the upfront costs. plus we get estimates for additional services if necessary. And you sign off with approvals along the way.

By Retainer:

  • No worry about “the meter running”as you know the monthly fee
  • Need strategic communications for start up, rebranding or annual plan which normally takes a few months to plan, launch, execute and evaluate
  • Have desire for on-going Advertising and public relations campaigns; need complete marketing communications services or a new-business or refresh campaign
  • Consultation and creative regarding branding, internal communication, creative

The retainer is billed one month in advance, with the first payment required prior to work performed. Outside vendors ie designs, photographers, etc., are billed separately. Either party can cancel contract with one month notice.

By the Hour:

  • Usually best for production-intensive projects (though billed at highest rate) | the current hourly rate is $95/hr
  • In-house marketing department needs assistance for short term
  • Editing and proofing services