Build a stronger brand with creative strategy services that clarify messaging, define positioning, align marketing efforts, and create a roadmap for long-term growth. STRATEGY THAT CREATES MOMENTUM. Creative Strategy Great creative starts long before the cameras roll or the designs are created. CSA helps brands define who they are, what they stand for, and how to communicate that clearly across every platform. We turn ideas into direction, and direction into momentum. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR TEXT STRATEGY IS WHERE IT STARTS Great creative starts with a clear understanding of what matters. Creative Strategy is the foundation behind every successful campaign, brand launch, and marketing initiative we create. Before we make anything, we work to understand your company, your audience, your goals, and the opportunities in front of you. That process helps us build messaging and creative that actually connects with people instead of simply adding more noise to the internet. This isn’t about trendy marketing tactics. It’s about building a creative direction that supports long-term growth and helps people clearly understand who you are and why your brand matters. CLARITY We uncover what makes your company different and define the story behind your brand. DIRECTION We align your messaging, positioning, and creative goals into a focused roadmap. STRATEGY We create intentional creative systems designed to support marketing, sales, recruiting, and growth. GROWTH Everything we create is designed to help your business build momentum and drive long-term revenue. OUR STRATEGIC PROCESS A proven approach. Real momentum. DISCOVER We learn about your company, leadership, audience, goals, challenges, and opportunities to uncover what actually makes your brand unique. DEFINE We clarify your messaging, positioning, voice, and creative direction so your brand communicates consistently across every platform. DEVELOP We build a strategic roadmap that aligns creative content, campaigns, video, design, and marketing initiatives with your business goals. CREATE This is where strategy turns into execution. Video production, animation, design, campaigns, websites, and content all begin to come to life. DRIVE We continue refining and expanding your creative ecosystem to help your company grow over time instead of relying on one-off projects. STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. Bluestone Tree Rebrand Strategy & Campaign Development CSA helped redefine the Bluestone Tree brand through strategic messaging, visual identity, campaign direction, website development, and ongoing creative execution designed to support long-term growth. Young Innovations Brand Strategy & Product Messaging COMING SOON Working alongside leadership, CSA develops creative campaigns, product storytelling, animation, and visual communication strategies that help clarify product positioning and strengthen brand presence. Learn More Indiana University Bloomington Campaign Storytelling Strategy Created to support enrollment and brand awareness, the Power of U campaign highlighted the experiences, ambitions, and personal journeys of Indiana University students. Through cinematic storytelling and student-focused messaging, the campaign helped prospective students envision their future and discover what makes IU unique. Learn More Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. Submit a Requst

From video production and animation to brand strategy, website design, photography, social media, and paid advertising, CSA helps brands communicate clearly and grow with purpose. WHAT WE DO Services That Move Brands Forward Great marketing starts with great communication. CSA combines strategy, storytelling, design, and production to create creative systems that help brands stand out, stay consistent, and grow over time. Explore our core services below. CREATIVE. STRATEGY. RESULTS. Marketing, Creative & Production Services CSA delivers strategic creative and marketing solutions designed to help brands communicate clearly, connect emotionally, and grow with purpose. From cinematic storytelling and brand development to content creation and campaign strategy, we become an extension of your team to help bring ideas to life. LET'S TALK VIEW OUR WORK SCROLL DOWN Video Production Cinematic storytelling designed to help brands communicate clearly, connect emotionally, and create lasting impact through commercial campaigns, documentaries, branded content, and social video. LEARN MORE → 2D & 3D Animation High-end animation and motion graphics that simplify complex ideas, elevate products, and create visually unforgettable brand experiences. LEARN MORE → Brand Design Strategic design systems that strengthen your brand identity, improve communication, and create consistency across every platform. LEARN MORE → Social Media Content strategy, creative development, scheduling, and management designed to keep your brand visible, engaging, and consistently active online. LEARN MORE → Paid Advertising Google and Meta advertising campaigns built around strategic creative, audience targeting, and lead generation designed to support long-term growth. LEARN MORE → Digital Signage Content On-screen creative specifically designed to grab attention, communicate quickly, and elevate brand experiences across physical environments. LEARN MORE → Creative Localization Large-scale creative adaptation services that localize campaigns, messaging, and end tags across multiple locations while maintaining brand consistency. LEARN MORE → Website Development Modern websites built with strategy, storytelling, SEO structure, and intentional design to help brands communicate clearly and grow confidently. LEARN MORE → Audio Production Professional audio services including radio production, podcast editing, voiceover, sound design, and branded messaging built to strengthen your brand experience. LEARN MORE → Photography Professional photography designed to capture your people, culture, products, and brand story through intentional and visually compelling imagery. LEARN MORE → TRUSTED BY BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROSS THE COUNTRY READY TO CREATE SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE? Whether you’re building a campaign, launching a product, creating content, or rethinking your brand strategy, CSA would love to hear what you’re working on. Let’s create marketing people actually care about. CONTACT US TODAY

Learn about Chad Stum Agency, a full-service creative and marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, video production, animation, website design, photography, and advertising. We help organizations communicate clearly, connect emotionally, and grow with purpose. WHO WE ARE We become your in-house creative team. Most companies don’t need another vendor. They need a creative partner who understands their business, knows their goals, and can help bring ideas to life. That’s how we work. CSA was built to function as an extension of your team. We collaborate closely with leadership, marketing departments, sales teams, and stakeholders to create strategic creative that supports real business objectives. Whether we’re developing a brand strategy, launching a new product, producing a national campaign, or building a website, we approach every project with the same mindset: Understand the business first. Create second. OUR STORY Storytelling. Strategy. Results. CSA was built on a simple belief: The most powerful marketing doesn’t feel like marketing. It feels human. We help brands uncover who they are, clarify what makes them different, and create work that people actually remember. Through strategy, storytelling, design, video production, animation, photography, and campaign development, we help companies communicate with clarity and grow with purpose. LET'S TALK CALL OR TEXT SCROLL DOWN Strategic Thinking Every project starts with understanding your audience, business goals, and opportunities before creative development begins. Creative Excellence Award-winning storytelling, design, animation, photography, and production built to help brands stand apart. Long-Term Partnerships Our goal isn’t to create a single project. It’s to become a trusted creative resource that helps your company grow. Business Impact Beautiful creative matters. But great creative should also help support awareness, recruiting, sales, fundraising, engagement, and growth. CHAD STUM Owner - Creative Director PEOPLE SET CSA APART VP - Executive Producer BRIDGET GRONOTTE VP - Business Development TRAVIS COWLEY VP - Creative Vision COREY LILLARD GIBSON GIDDEON Director -Desgn/Animation Director - Social Media CLAYTON NORMAN Director - Content JAMIE WITT Director - Photography ERIC RUDD Director - Post Production ZACH ALEXANDER OUR TEAM The people behind the work. CSA is built around a network of experienced strategists, designers, filmmakers, photographers, animators, writers, editors, and creative problem solvers. We assemble the right team for every project, bringing together specialists with the expertise needed to help brands communicate at the highest level. Because great work has never been created by one person alone. WHY WE DO IT We care about the story behind your brand. Every company has a story. The problem is that many companies struggle to tell it. That’s where we come in. We help brands uncover what makes them unique and transform those ideas into campaigns, content, experiences, and creative systems that help people understand who they are. Because when people understand your story, they remember your brand. FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Meet Chad Stum CSA was founded by Chad Stum, an award-winning creative director, filmmaker, marketer, and storyteller with more than 20 years of experience helping brands communicate with clarity and purpose. Throughout his career, Chad has led creative teams, developed national campaigns, produced award-winning content, and partnered with organizations ranging from higher education institutions and healthcare systems to global brands and nonprofits. Before launching CSA, Chad founded and led Original Six Media, a Chicago-based creative agency that produced award-winning work for nationally recognized brands and organizations. He later served as Head of Creative Production at Indiana University and Director of Creative at Spectrio, leading large-scale creative initiatives, building high-performing teams, and helping organizations tell stories that resonate with their audiences. Today, he leads CSA with a simple philosophy: Marketing should make people feel something. Because the brands people remember are the brands they connect with. TRUSTED BY BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROSS THE COUNTRY Let’s create something people remember. Whether you’re launching a new brand, growing an established company, or looking for a creative partner who feels like part of the team, we’d love to hear your story. CONTACT US TODAY

CASE STUDY BLUESTONE TREE Brand Strategy, Website Development, Content Creation & Marketing When Bluestone Tree partnered with CSA, they already had a strong reputation and an incredible team. What they needed was a brand that reflected the quality of their work. Over the course of our partnership, CSA helped redefine how Bluestone communicated with customers through brand strategy, website development, content creation, paid advertising, photography, video production, and ongoing creative support. Together, we built a marketing system designed to support long-term growth and position Bluestone as one of the leading tree care companies in Indiana. Submit a Requst Call Now THE OPPORTUNITY Building a brand that matched the quality of the work. Like many growing companies, Bluestone Tree had reached a point where their marketing no longer reflected who they had become. Their team had expanded. Their capabilities had grown. Their expertise was undeniable. But their brand, website, and marketing efforts weren’t fully communicating what made them different. The goal wasn’t simply to create more content. The goal was to create clarity. We worked closely with ownership and leadership to define messaging, improve the customer experience, strengthen their digital presence, and build a consistent creative system capable of supporting future growth. OUR APPROACH A complete creative partnership. Brand Strategy & Repositioning We helped redefine the Bluestone Tree brand, clarifying the company’s story, positioning, messaging, and visual identity to better reflect its expertise, professionalism, and long-term vision. Digital Experience & Lead Generation We redesigned the website, streamlined the customer journey, implemented online submission tools, integrated texting capabilities, and created a more effective lead generation system from first contact to estimate. Content Strategy & Brand Awareness We developed a strategic content program focused on education, storytelling, recruitment, and brand authority, supported by a structured content calendar and ongoing creative production. Advertising & Demand Generation We launched and optimized Google and Meta advertising campaigns designed to increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and maximize marketing efficiency. Strategic Marketing Leadership Working alongside ownership and leadership, we provided ongoing marketing guidance, business insights, planning support, and strategic recommendations to help drive long-term growth. THE IMPACT Creating momentum through consistency. INCREASE IN ONLINE SALES 288% 745% INCREASED CONVERSION 88% DECREASE IN CPC 50,075 ENGAGEMENTS STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. Brand Storytelling & Company Identity CSA partnered with Bluestone Tree to create a flagship brand film that tells the company’s story, highlights its roots in Southern Indiana, and showcases the people, values, and expertise behind the brand. The video serves as a foundational marketing asset, helping customers understand who Bluestone Tree is, what sets them apart, and why homeowners and businesses trust them with their properties. Website Strategy & Lead Generation CSA redesigned the Bluestone Tree website to function as a modern lead generation platform. The new experience streamlines the customer journey with simplified service navigation, online quote requests, photo and video submission capabilities, and mobile-friendly communication tools. By reducing friction in the sales process, Bluestone can qualify leads faster, provide more accurate estimates, and create a better experience for customers from the very first interaction. View All Work Social Media Strategy & Brand Visibility CSA developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy designed to showcase the expertise, culture, equipment, and people behind Bluestone Tree. Through ongoing content creation, photography, video production, educational campaigns, recruitment initiatives, and paid social advertising, the brand established a stronger presence in the market while increasing awareness, engagement, and trust throughout Southern Indiana. Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. Submit a Requst

Learn about the services and capabilities offered by Chad Stum Agency — tailored marketing solutions that elevate brands and deliver impact. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Chad Stum Agency (CSA) UEI: ZCD1HFRLT193 | CAGE Code: 10H49 NAICS Codes: 541613, 541810, 541820, 541430, 512110, 541511, 541512 Business Type: Service Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – Pending Certification Core Competencies CSA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategic brand storytelling and high-impact creative. We help government agencies, institutions, and commercial brands define their voice, connect with audiences, and deliver measurable results across every marketing channel. Services include: Brand Strategy & Development Video Production (Live Action + Animation) Web Design & Development Social Media Marketing & Content Management Graphic Design (Print & Digital) Email & Digital Marketing Campaigns Media Buying & Paid Ad Management SEO & Website Optimization Storytelling Campaigns for Public Awareness Differentiators Veteran-Owned Creative Leadership: Over 15 years leading award-winning creative work for education, healthcare, retail, and government sectors. Authentic Storytelling: We don’t chase trends—we craft narratives rooted in the people behind the mission. All-in-One Agency: From ideation to execution, CSA delivers the full marketing lifecycle in-house. Scalable Solutions: Whether a local city campaign or a national federal initiative, our systems are built to flex. Government-Savvy: We understand compliance, procurement processes, and how to work within agency branding and legal frameworks. Past Performance CSA leadership has produced results for: Indiana University (Systemwide Marketing) U.S. Marine Corps (Music & Public Engagement) Walgreens (Healthcare & Community Awareness) Craftsman & Kenmore (Brand Development & Broadcast Video) City of Bloomington (Public Outreach Campaigns) Company Data Location: Bloomington, IN - Serving Globally Website: www.chadstumagency.com Email: chad@chadstumagency.com Phone: 812.219.0603

Explore our services and get in touch Our Services 01. Custom Project Let us craft a unique solution tailored specifically to your needs. This service is designed for complex challenges requiring innovative approaches. We collaborate with you to define objectives and develop bespoke strategies. Get a solution that perfectly fits your requirements. Show more 02. Personal Solution Planning Navigate your specific situation with a dedicated planning session. We listen carefully to your concerns and goals to map out a clear, actionable path forward. This service ensures you receive personalized advice and a structured approach. Start with confidence towards achieving your objectives. Show more 03. Expert Guidance Package Leverage our deep industry knowledge and experience for your critical decisions. This package provides strategic insights and recommendations to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. We offer clarity and direction to help you make informed choices. Make your next move with expert backing. Show more

Browse the best creative work from Chad Stum Agency — innovative advertising, strategic brand storytelling, and results-driven campaigns. Commercial Play Video Play Video 00:30 OLFA - Broadcast TV Play Video Play Video 00:30 Chicago Cutlery Prime - TV Commercial Play Video Play Video 00:23 Pryex Watercolors - Commercial Play Video Play Video 01:00 Newell's Food Brand Newell Brands brought CSA in to create a unified brand video that showcased the power and diversity of its product portfolio. Featuring brands including FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Snapware, and Ball, this project was designed to bring multiple household names together into one cohesive visual story. CSA handled the creative direction and production to highlight the innovation, design, and everyday impact of each brand while maintaining a consistent look and feel across the campaign. Play Video Play Video 01:03 360 Chicago - TILT Play Video Play Video 00:29 World Kitchen - Broadcast Commercial Play Video Play Video 00:30 Corelle - Market Street New York Play Video Play Video 01:00 AT&T - Mohop BRANDED DOCUMETARY Play Video Play Video 02:03 Super 8 and Tab - Chicago Play Video Play Video 06:56 Meet Megan Gaily - Chicago Comedian Play Video Play Video 01:29 Jerrys - Bartender Story Play Video Play Video 00:58 Louis The Child Play Video Play Video 02:26 Pyrex - Pillsbury Bake Off Contestant Stories Play Video Play Video 04:52 Children's Oncology Services - Summer Program Higher Education Play Video Play Video 00:31 Indiana University: The Power of You At Indiana University Bloomington, it's all about the power of you - candy-striped, horizon-breaking, mentor-finding, world-changing you. Let us give you the tools and experience to make something new. -- Make sure to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel to keep tabs on everything Indiana University related. https://www.youtube.com/iu Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iubloomington/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IUBloomington Facebook: https://facebook.com/IndianaUniversity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/indiana-university-bloomington/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@iubloomington Learn more about Indiana University 👉 https://www.indiana.edu Play Video Play Video 00:31 IUPUI: A Place to be Yourself | 2021 Commercial Everyone says college is a place to "find yourself." But you know who you are. IUPUI is a place to be exactly who you are – to learn something, change it and make your mark. Note: COVID-19 safety protocols were observed in the production of this video. 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The partnership between Fischer Farms, a small farm of just about 750 acres, and IU Bloomington, a campus of more than 40,000 students, has required both to be flexible. 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CASE STUDY BLUESTONE TREE Brand Strategy, Website Development, Content Creation & Marketing When Bluestone Tree partnered with CSA, they already had a strong reputation and an incredible team. What they needed was a brand that reflected the quality of their work. Over the course of our partnership, CSA helped redefine how Bluestone communicated with customers through brand strategy, website development, content creation, paid advertising, photography, video production, and ongoing creative support. Together, we built a marketing system designed to support long-term growth and position Bluestone as one of the leading tree care companies in Indiana. Submit a Requst Call Now THE OPPORTUNITY Building a brand that matched the quality of the work. Like many growing companies, Bluestone Tree had reached a point where their marketing no longer reflected who they had become. Their team had expanded. Their capabilities had grown. Their expertise was undeniable. But their brand, website, and marketing efforts weren’t fully communicating what made them different. The goal wasn’t simply to create more content. The goal was to create clarity. We worked closely with ownership and leadership to define messaging, improve the customer experience, strengthen their digital presence, and build a consistent creative system capable of supporting future growth. OUR APPROACH A complete creative partnership. Brand Strategy & Repositioning We helped redefine the Bluestone Tree brand, clarifying the company’s story, positioning, messaging, and visual identity to better reflect its expertise, professionalism, and long-term vision. Digital Experience & Lead Generation We redesigned the website, streamlined the customer journey, implemented online submission tools, integrated texting capabilities, and created a more effective lead generation system from first contact to estimate. Content Strategy & Brand Awareness We developed a strategic content program focused on education, storytelling, recruitment, and brand authority, supported by a structured content calendar and ongoing creative production. Advertising & Demand Generation We launched and optimized Google and Meta advertising campaigns designed to increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and maximize marketing efficiency. Strategic Marketing Leadership Working alongside ownership and leadership, we provided ongoing marketing guidance, business insights, planning support, and strategic recommendations to help drive long-term growth. THE IMPACT Creating momentum through consistency. INCREASE IN ONLINE SALES 288% 745% INCREASED CONVERSION 88% DECREASE IN CPC 50,075 ENGAGEMENTS STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. Brand Storytelling & Company Identity CSA partnered with Bluestone Tree to create a flagship brand film that tells the company’s story, highlights its roots in Southern Indiana, and showcases the people, values, and expertise behind the brand. The video serves as a foundational marketing asset, helping customers understand who Bluestone Tree is, what sets them apart, and why homeowners and businesses trust them with their properties. Website Strategy & Lead Generation CSA redesigned the Bluestone Tree website to function as a modern lead generation platform. The new experience streamlines the customer journey with simplified service navigation, online quote requests, photo and video submission capabilities, and mobile-friendly communication tools. By reducing friction in the sales process, Bluestone can qualify leads faster, provide more accurate estimates, and create a better experience for customers from the very first interaction. View All Work Social Media Strategy & Brand Visibility CSA developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy designed to showcase the expertise, culture, equipment, and people behind Bluestone Tree. Through ongoing content creation, photography, video production, educational campaigns, recruitment initiatives, and paid social advertising, the brand established a stronger presence in the market while increasing awareness, engagement, and trust throughout Southern Indiana. Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. Submit a Requst

Chad Stum Agency is a full-service marketing and advertising agency helping brands grow through strategic storytelling, video production, web design, digital marketing, and creative campaigns that create real impact. CHAD STUM Owner & Creative Director WHO WE ARE Storytellers. Strategists. Problem Solvers. At Chad Stum Agency (CSA), we believe the best marketing starts with understanding people. We combine strategy, storytelling, video production, design, and digital marketing to create campaigns that connect emotionally while supporting real business goals. Built from relationships developed over more than 20 years in the creative industry, CSA is made up of hand-picked creatives, strategists, and storytellers trusted to deliver premium work without the ego. We believe great marketing should feel human, authentic, and unforgettable. ABOUT CSA WHAT WE DO Full-Service Marketing. End-To-End . CONTACT FULL SERVICE MARKETING & ADVERTISING AGENCY Marketing You See . Creative You Feel . CSA is a storytelling-driven marketing and advertising agency built to help brands connect with people through strategic creative, cinematic content, and authentic storytelling. We create marketing designed to build trust, strengthen brands, and drive real business growth. LET'S TALK CALL OR TEXT SCROLL DOWN CREATIVE STRATEGY VIDEO PRODUCTION 2D + 3D ANIMATION BRAND DESIGN WEBSITE DESIGN SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY CREATIVE LOCALIZATION DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT PAID ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMIT A REQUEST CASE STUDIES Real Brands. Real Results. AIG All Black Sponsorship Helping one of the world’s most iconic sports teams connect with new audiences through community engagement and brand storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY Indiana University Bloomington From in-house creative leadership to agency partnership, helping one of the nation’s largest universities tell stories that inspire and connect. SEE CASE STUDY World Kitchen Brands Partnership A long-term creative partnership supporting product launches, commercials, and content for some of the most recognized kitchen brands in the world. SEE CASE STUDY Bluestone Tree A complete brand transformation that helped turn a growing tree care company into one of Southern Indiana’s strongest marketing success stories. SEE CASE STUDY Young Innovations American Eagle Instruments COMING SOON A premium 3D animation campaign created to launch a new dental product and showcase innovation through cinematic visual storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY VIEW MORE WORK INDUSTRIES WE SERVE Experience Across Industries That Matter. HIGHER EDUCATION HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL RETAIL BRANDS HOME SERVICES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT NONPROFIT MANUFACTURING VIEW ALL INDUSTRIES TRUSTED BY BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROSS THE COUNTRY READY TO CREATE SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE? Whether you’re building a campaign, launching a product, creating content, or rethinking your brand strategy, CSA would love to hear what you’re working on. Let’s create marketing people actually care about. CONTACT US TODAY

CASE STUDY BLUESTONE TREE Brand Strategy, Website Development, Content Creation & Marketing When Bluestone Tree partnered with CSA, they already had a strong reputation and an incredible team. What they needed was a brand that reflected the quality of their work. Over the course of our partnership, CSA helped redefine how Bluestone communicated with customers through brand strategy, website development, content creation, paid advertising, photography, video production, and ongoing creative support. Together, we built a marketing system designed to support long-term growth and position Bluestone as one of the leading tree care companies in Indiana. Submit a Requst Call Now THE OPPORTUNITY Building a brand that matched the quality of the work. Like many growing companies, Bluestone Tree had reached a point where their marketing no longer reflected who they had become. Their team had expanded. Their capabilities had grown. Their expertise was undeniable. But their brand, website, and marketing efforts weren’t fully communicating what made them different. The goal wasn’t simply to create more content. The goal was to create clarity. We worked closely with ownership and leadership to define messaging, improve the customer experience, strengthen their digital presence, and build a consistent creative system capable of supporting future growth. OUR APPROACH A complete creative partnership. Brand Strategy & Repositioning We helped redefine the Bluestone Tree brand, clarifying the company’s story, positioning, messaging, and visual identity to better reflect its expertise, professionalism, and long-term vision. Digital Experience & Lead Generation We redesigned the website, streamlined the customer journey, implemented online submission tools, integrated texting capabilities, and created a more effective lead generation system from first contact to estimate. Content Strategy & Brand Awareness We developed a strategic content program focused on education, storytelling, recruitment, and brand authority, supported by a structured content calendar and ongoing creative production. Advertising & Demand Generation We launched and optimized Google and Meta advertising campaigns designed to increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and maximize marketing efficiency. Strategic Marketing Leadership Working alongside ownership and leadership, we provided ongoing marketing guidance, business insights, planning support, and strategic recommendations to help drive long-term growth. THE IMPACT Creating momentum through consistency. INCREASE IN ONLINE SALES 288% 745% INCREASED CONVERSION 88% DECREASE IN CPC 50,075 ENGAGEMENTS STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. Brand Storytelling & Company Identity CSA partnered with Bluestone Tree to create a flagship brand film that tells the company’s story, highlights its roots in Southern Indiana, and showcases the people, values, and expertise behind the brand. The video serves as a foundational marketing asset, helping customers understand who Bluestone Tree is, what sets them apart, and why homeowners and businesses trust them with their properties. Website Strategy & Lead Generation CSA redesigned the Bluestone Tree website to function as a modern lead generation platform. The new experience streamlines the customer journey with simplified service navigation, online quote requests, photo and video submission capabilities, and mobile-friendly communication tools. By reducing friction in the sales process, Bluestone can qualify leads faster, provide more accurate estimates, and create a better experience for customers from the very first interaction. View All Work Social Media Strategy & Brand Visibility CSA developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy designed to showcase the expertise, culture, equipment, and people behind Bluestone Tree. Through ongoing content creation, photography, video production, educational campaigns, recruitment initiatives, and paid social advertising, the brand established a stronger presence in the market while increasing awareness, engagement, and trust throughout Southern Indiana. Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. Submit a Requst