, hello, how are you?

We are who we are.

A guy we know once said that in order to be amazing at customer service you just need to be one notch above terrible. We think the same goes for marketing, in part, because marketing has done itself no favors over the last kabillion years. People don’t trust it, companies have been burned by it. So we aim to be real, transparent and deliberate in everything we do and deliver work that is exponentially greater than one notch above terrible. Because let’s be honest, you’re not hiring the firm that is not quite terrible.

Meet Dave.

Founder. Lead strategist. As comfortable pitching media and developing client digital strategy as he is digging into html, css, Google Analytics, Hubspot, you name it. Started out in the Philly PR agency scene. Drank the Kool-Aid with a fintech startup in 2007ish. Was hire #1 at a behavioral science-based product design and development shop in New York founded by the founders of the aforementioned fintech startup. Built his own thing in 2009. Never looked back.

Supporting Cast.

Mike does graphic design. So does Jackie. Kelly tackles messaging and positioning. Carolyn is a financial services consultant. Alex helps out on development. Nick and Godfrey supply professional photography. Claire for content. Same for Cecily. Avi and Matt are advisors.

We assemble the right team for the right project at the right costs. Works out nice for everyone.

Say Hey.

Have a project? Great. Don’t have one? That’s cool too. We believe every call, every meeting is worth taking. Worst case, we get to know each other and learn something. Best case?

Email info@authenticmatters.com and we’ll set something up.