We pride ourselves on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. Below are comments we've received from executives we have worked with over the years. In some cases, the clients' confidentiality contracts require that no names be used in promotions, but all quotes were approved as shown.

“Within five years of launch, Marcus & Associates helped us build assets of more than $500 million. Our advertising has generated tremendous name awareness. In fact, Fortune magazine cited only one TV spot – ours – in their cover article on online trading.”

– President
National Online Brokerage Firm
Dallas, Texas

“We’ve enjoyed a close association with Marcus & Associates for almost 25 years. We need a niche advertising firm that understands the challenges of advertising in our very specific area. Marcus & Associates developed a long-term strategic plan for our practice and continues to be responsive to changes in our market place. They create memorable ads in TV and print for two very different markets: the older population for cataract procedures and the younger demographic for LASIK. The measure of success is seen in the growth of our surgery practice – we are one of the leading LASIK practices in Texas and we are THE leading Crystalens lens implant practice in the nation.”

– Jeffrey Whitman, MD, President and Chief Surgeon
Key-Whitman Eye Center
Dallas, Texas

"I had the great pleasure of attending a phenomenal inPSYCHS seminar! Melinda brings tremendous insight to marketing and sales strategies, and hones in on securing not only the sell but the relationships. Regardless of where you are in your professional career or what position you hold in your organization, you can benefit from Melinda’s inPSYCHS program."

– Meredith Stephens, Vice President, Business Development
MPS Studios
Dallas, Texas

“Melinda Marcus’ inPSYCHS workshop stunningly revealed invaluable tools to make complex information meaningful and accessible. I highly recommend her work to anyone who wants to become significantly more effective at developing new business and sustaining the loyalty of existing clients. Already adept at both, I learned insights from her that catapulted my business to an even higher level of success.”

– Nadine B. Hack, President
beCause Global Consulting
New York, NY

”We were preparing a presentation to strengthen our relationship with one of our larger clients. Marcus & Associates helped us think through the message we needed to deliver and how to ask for what we needed. They were there for us in a hands-on way to help build our presentation . . . but the real value was in helping our team get beyond paper and PowerPoint and think through how to talk with the people across the table from us during the meeting. The results speak for themselves: within the first half hour of the big client meeting, we received not only a strong endorsement of our relationship from the most senior person at the table, but also the client revealed aspects of their growth plans we had expected to spend four hours eliciting.”

– Marketing Director
International Outsourcing Company
Dallas, Texas

“Our cross-functional team derived much value from a full-day strategic planning workshop led by Melinda Marcus. The two greatest takeaways from the day were pulled from the Quick Personality Analysis (QPA) training session, and the use of the SOLVE method to guide us through short- and medium-term identification and evaluation of common priorities for multiple departments. We were looking for more than just a “feel good” workshop, and this one resulted in the tangible benefits we were after. The SOLVE method elicited specific commitments from those in the room to drive action on agreed priorities on a calendar schedule. QPA had two major benefits: it enhanced our understanding of the particular needs and preferred “language” of external clients and it helps us work better internally on a daily basis. We would love to bring Melinda back to continue the program.”

Sarah C. Nelson, Sr. Director, Policy & Strategy
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION of TEXAS
Dallas, Texas

"We’ve been asked why we use an agency in Dallas, when we’re based in New York. Sure, there are a lot of advertising agencies here, but none produces better work or offers more responsive service than Marcus & Associates."

– Senior Vice President
Hearst Newspapers

“Meeting Melinda was life-changing . . . it has changed the way I listen, speak and engage people in my life! I first heard Melinda speak at an international conference. Her persuasive psychology workshop blew me and everyone else in the room away. That’s why I chose her to be the featured speaker at an event I organized for women executives in New York. Once again, she was awesome! There were more than 100 successful business women in the room and she engaged every one of them. It was a magical evening and Melinda was key to the success of the event. Looking forward to having her back next year!”

Sarah Merians, Founder - CEO
Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company
New York, NY

“Since arriving in Chicago, I’ve worked with many agencies and designers, and as far as I’m concerned, you guys are still the best – and the best value.”

– Marketing Director
Regional Medical Center

 

“Marcus & Associates has guided our company in formulating its marketing strategy during the last several years. They've taken our general ideas and turned them into targeted marketing campaigns. We've been impressed with their quick understanding of our business and how well they communicate that understanding in creative ways to our customers. They are experts at product understanding, innovative layout and informative copy. Marcus & Associates responds to our needs quickly and works with our team to bring projects in on budget and on time.”
 

– Eddie Lesok,CEO
Advanced Cast Stone, Inc.
Ft. Worth, Texas

"Our firm has worked with Melinda Marcus for nearly a decade on a variety of projects. Our experience has been extremely positive: Melinda is competent, concise and collaborative – attributes that not only make working with her a delight, but also quite effective. Unlike many creative spirits who get absorbed in the aesthetics, she brings a sense of vision and insight that extends into the underlying business goals. Naturally, this offers clarity and relevance – in other words, added value.”

– Michael Egan,Senior Vice President
The Dallas Marketing Group Inc.
Dallas, Texas