Like you put all the nerdiest kids in class in a closet, gave them pirate hats, and told them to conquer the Jumanji board of marketing marinas.
So, we don’t really wear pirate hats while we work. Not most of us anyway.
We are a small agile team of marketers brought together from multiple disciplines to form one hybrid unit of digital marine marketing goodness.
That know-how didn’t come easy. We have waded through jungles, trekked in the desert sun, and swam shark-infested mountain peaks (one of those doesn’t quite add up). But really, our arc has been seven years of digital marina marketing growth based on basic best practices, experimentation and adjustments, a pride in craft excellence, a curious attitude to inhale knowledge, pausing to eat Cajun food, pausing to eat chocolate, spending time with people who care about what they do, and a hungry drive to help our clients see business growth.
The Team

Sam
Founder and Lead Strategist

Vladan
Coordinator and Lead Developer

Kolby
Filmmaker and Social Media Strategist

Jon
Lead Writer

Doug
Filmmaker, VFX Supervisor

Addison
Research Assistant, Social Media Developer

Avalon
Writer

Catalina
Branding & Social Media Specialist

Max
Branding & Development

Sam and his team were responsive and interested in helping us meet our business objectives. The design of our website started with a consultative call about our preferences and advice on best practices in design considerations. We are thrilled with the final product and the ongoing support from Hammer & Nail.

Between acting and my music career my schedule can get pretty crazy, I realized I needed help when it came to marketing my personal brand. The Hammer & Nail Marketing team did a fantastic job. When I started work with Hammer & Nail, I started seeing gains and engagement immediately. I recommend these guys for anyone looking to grow their social media audience.
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