The Forte’ Marketing Group began well before its launch in 2003. It was an idea several years in the making. How would an agency look if it did things for clients that many others were not willing to do? How could it offer a level of insight to middle market organizations that they simply couldn’t access before? So, with one client it all started humbly in an extra bedroom with one computer.

Why the name Forte’? Pronounced “four-tay”, this noun of French origin means “a strong point in which one excels.” The adjective form of the word from music literally means “loud”—kind of like our logo’s red color. The company was built on the ability to articulate what brands really need and then activate that message to its prospects, customers or donors. Advertising, Branding, Creative Design, Digital—these are all subsets of a brand’s ‘Marketing.’ Hence the name.  We are a results agency for a select group of organizations where there’s a good fit.

Since its start, the agency has doubled its billings six times. Today, Forte’ serves companies with typical revenues under $500 million where we interact with executive leadership of the organization.  An experienced leadership team guides a talented marketing and creative group serving the agency’s roster of clients.