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Accolade is a Washington, D.C.-based agency specializing in strategic marketing and business development services for an exclusive corporate, government and non-profit clientele.

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We combine the clarity of strategic advice and performance metrics with elements of compelling design to achieve measurable results tailored to the specific needs of our clients.

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Since 2007, we’ve built a reputation for exceeding clients’ expectations by offering innovative solutions and unparalleled service with a focus on bottom-line results.

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What We Offer

Advertising

Advertising Strategy
Online Advertising / PPC
Print Advertising & Direct Mail

Email Marketing

Email Marketing Strategy
Editorial Calendars
Template Design
Email Content & Distribution
Vendor Selection & Migration

Social Media

Social Media Strategy
Campaign Management
Social Media Monitoring
Content Creation & Distribution
Design and Technical Support

Business Development

Strategy Development
Operational Planning & Assessment
Technical Assessments
Vendor Selection

Search Marketing

Search Marketing Strategy
Online Advertising / PPC
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Keyword Analysis
• Link Building
• Site Optimization
• Analytics
• Web Content
• Local Search

Content Management

Content Management Strategy
Editorial Calendars
Copywriting
Blog Content & Distribution

Public Relations

Public Relations Strategy
Media & Blogger Outreach
Press Releases
Tradeshow Development
Promotional Event Planning

Meet the Accolade Team

Ariel Richmond-Parks

Ariel Richmond-Parks

Ariel Richmond-Parks specializes in marketing, corporate communications, technology implementation, project management and strategic planning. She comes from a varied background in multimedia/web production, project management and non-profit management for Rock.com Music Network, Education Development Center and the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. She has studied at both Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Ariel is also frequent speaker on marketing and technology topics and has presented at the 9th Annual Northern Regional Jersey Arts Marketers Media Roundtable, Dance/MetroDC’s Professional’s Dialogue and Dance/USA’s National 2010 Conference in Washington, D.C.

Currently, Ariel serves as a marketing lecturer for the Washington, D.C. chapter of SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Jeff Parks

Jeffrey Parks

Jeffrey Parks specializes in marketing and strategic planning, social media, and technology project management. His background includes extensive work in the non-profit performing arts industry and he has held leadership positions with several major performing arts organizations including the Kimmel Center, Rutgers University and Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS).

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SEO and PPC are generally thought be mutually exclusive, but in the post-Penguin era, they can be used in tandem to fulfill needs for immediate traffic while working towards long-term search engine visibility that won’t break the bank.

Here’s an excellent article that we recommend for organizations looking to leverage the strengths of both disciplines.

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