Marketing & Advertising Agency

Do More Than Show Up. Stand Out With Swell Media Solutions

As an award-winning marketing and advertising agency, we know your business needs more than flashy content. You need a clear strategy, consistent messaging, polished visuals and a marketing plan designed to reach the right audience at the right time.

From local businesses ready to become better known in their communities to established brands expanding into new markets, Swell Media Solutions builds marketing strategies that help brands get noticed, remembered and trusted.

We are a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in Bellingham, Washington, serving businesses across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. 

What we do

Full-Service Marketing and Advertising Agency

Swell Media Solutions specializes in integrated marketing strategies that bring your brand’s message, creative and media placement together with purpose.

Branding & identity

Define your voice, develop your visuals and build a brand identity aligned with your purpose — the foundation for every piece of content you’ll create.

Copywriting & brand messaging

SEO and AEO-optimized website copy, social captions and brand messaging crafted with intention to educate, entertain and move people to action.

Graphic & multimedia design

Visually striking, relevant design and short-form video content that brings your brand to life across every platform.

Video production

Full-service video shoots and editing tailored for digital, broadcast and social channels, produced with the region’s best cinematographers.

Digital advertising strategy

Data-driven Google, Meta and LinkedIn campaigns built to turn clicks into customers and measurable ROI.

Organic social media management

Monthly content calendars and community engagement designed to build real audience connection and page growth.

Website design & development

Custom, responsive websites built for search, AI discovery and lead generation — designed to convert visitors into customers.

SEO & AI search optimization

Search and answer-engine optimized content that helps your brand get found in Google search results and AI Overviews.

TV & CTV advertising

Broadcast and CTV streaming campaigns that put your brand in front of a captivated audience at scale.

Radio & audio advertising

Strategic radio, podcast and streaming audio campaigns that build brand recognition through voice and repetition.

Campaign strategy & consulting

Holistic marketing strategy that aligns your messaging, creative and media placement around one clear plan.

Ongoing marketing management

Continual optimization and reporting across every channel so your marketing keeps improving as your business grows.

Whether you need a full marketing strategy, advertising campaign support or a stronger digital presence, Swell can help your business show up with consistency and clarity.

Trusted by

Brands that trust Swell

West Coast reach

Creative marketing with West Coast reach and local expertise

Through smart digital strategy, strong creative development and strategic messaging, we help businesses get in front of their ideal audiences. Swell increases brand visibility, builds authentic connections and supports long-term business growth.

As a Bellingham marketing agency, we understand the value of local connection, community trust and regional visibility. Our work brings together the best of both worlds: hyper-local marketing insight and broader campaign strategy for businesses ready to grow beyond their immediate market.

Our mission is simple: bring clarity, strategy and creativity together to create more meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Swell Media Solutions | West Coast Marketing & Advertising Agency
Client testimonials

What it’s like to work with Swell Media Solutions

Working with Swell means gaining a strategic marketing partner that takes the time to understand your business, your audience and your goals.

We begin by learning your story, reviewing your current brand presence and identifying opportunities to strengthen your visibility. From there, we develop a customized marketing strategy that aligns your messaging, creative content, digital platforms and advertising efforts.

Our team works collaboratively with you while managing the details that make marketing consistent and effective. We help plan campaigns, create content, manage platforms, monitor performance and adjust strategy based on what your audience responds to.

“A big part of getting our name known in the area.”

Jen and Swell Media have been nothing but super fantastic in all ways — always quick to respond, with ideas on getting our word out.

Mari Kemper
Chuckanut Brewery
“I was able to relaunch and quadruple my web traffic.”

Swell’s depth of knowledge of the ever-changing rules of Facebook and Google ad policies is an invaluable asset to my brand’s positioning.

Areva Martin
Radio/TV Host, Entrepreneur, Author
“The absolute best social media support in the industry.”

Swell Media provides the level of dedicated, expert support our brand needed to grow with confidence.

RejuvenationMD
Medical Aesthetics
“If you are looking for a partner, look no further.”

Swell has been integral to our success. The team listens to our wants and needs and presents the best ways to grow our brand.

Josh Levien
Carl’s Mower & Saw
“Deeply grateful for their contributions to our small-but-mighty team.”

I cannot recommend Swell highly enough — Jenn and her team are experts in content creation and outstanding collaborative partners.

Rachael Woods
Founder, Woods MarComm
“Swell has been a big part of our growth.”

Consistent, creative, and easy to work with — Swell keeps our marketing moving without us having to think twice about it.

Client
Bellingham Millwork
Integrated strategy

Why integrated marketing matters

Your audience is not in one place. We want them to experience your brand wherever they are searching Google, scrolling Instagram, listening to the radio, watching YouTube. This is how brands become well known. To do this, your marketing needs to work together.

When these pieces are disconnected, your marketing can feel scattered. When they work together, your brand becomes easier to recognize, easier to trust and easier to choose.

Swell Media Solutions builds integrated marketing strategies that connect your content, advertising, website, social media and brand messaging into one cohesive ecosystem.

Organic & Paid Strategies That Grow Your Brand

Organic content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube builds the trust, engagement and brand authority that give your audience a reason to follow you — but organic reach alone rarely scales. Paid digital advertising amplifies your strongest messages to the right audience, driving traffic, promoting offers and boosting visibility for launches. Swell combines organic and paid marketing so every channel strengthens the others, creating a more strategic, consistent and effective path to brand growth.

Getting started

How Swell Media Solutions helps your business

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We listen

Every business has an important story to tell. When you reach out, we want to hear yours — your goals, your current marketing presence and where you want to go.

02

We build a plan

We identify opportunities to improve your visibility, messaging and creative content, then develop a customized strategy that fits your business and budget.

03

We execute together

Our team plans campaigns, creates content, manages platforms, monitors performance and adjusts strategy based on what your audience responds to.

Voted best creative company

Best of the Northwest

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FAQs

Swell Media Solutions FAQs

Swell Media Solutions is a full-service marketing and advertising agency that helps businesses grow through branding, copywriting, graphic design, video production, organic social media management, digital advertising, website design, TV advertising, radio advertising and integrated campaign strategy.

Swell Media Solutions is located in Bellingham, Washington. The agency serves businesses in Bellingham, throughout the West Coast and beyond.

Swell Media Solutions works with businesses across a wide range of industries, including local service providers, retail brands, medical aesthetics, ecommerce, education, outdoor power equipment, environmental remediation, professional services and community-based organizations.

Yes. Swell Media Solutions can act as a full-service marketing partner by managing strategy, messaging, creative development, social media, digital advertising, website content, multimedia production and campaign execution. We also work project by project for some of our partners.

A marketing agency helps your business create a clearer message, stronger brand presence and more consistent campaign strategy. Working with an agency gives your business access to skilled specialists in copywriting, design, advertising, social media, websites and content strategy without having to build a full in-house team.

Yes. Swell Media Solutions manages both organic and paid marketing strategies. Organic marketing helps build trust and community over time, while paid advertising helps expand reach, drive traffic and increase visibility.

Yes. As a remote, Bellingham-based agency, Swell Media Solutions helps businesses strengthen local visibility while also supporting campaigns that reach the Pacific Northwest and Californian audiences.

Yes. Swell Media Solutions offers website design and development services, including website strategy, copywriting, visual design, SEO-focused content, responsive development and ongoing website support.

Swell begins by learning about your business, audience, goals and current marketing presence. From there, the team identifies opportunities and develops a customized strategy that may include branding, content, advertising, social media, website updates, creative production and ongoing campaign management.

Let’s make your brand well known

Swell Media Solutions helps businesses clarify their message, strengthen their brand presence and build marketing strategies that support measurable growth.

Every business has an important story to tell. When you reach out, we want to hear your story. We will learn about your goals, review your current marketing presence and identify opportunities to improve your visibility, messaging, creative content and campaign performance.

Whether you need a new website, stronger social media, better content, paid advertising, brand strategy, video production, radio or TV advertising, or a full-service marketing partner, Swell can help you build a strategy that moves your business forward.

Contact the Swell Media Solutions team today to start building a personalized marketing strategy for your brand.

Luke Eitner

Editor & Engagement Specialist

Luke is a passionate video editor currently pursuing his academic studies at the University of Utah. Luke’s journey as a video editor has largely been a self-taught adventure. Fueled by curiosity, he’s learned his skills through countless hours of experimentation, online courses, and studying the works of industry professionals. This self-driven approach has not only empowered him to express his creativity but also allowed him to stay at the forefront of the fast-paced media industry.

As Luke continues his journey in the world of media, he is excited to share his passion, creativity, and dedication with you. Whether it’s crafting engaging video content, providing insights into the art of storytelling, or exploring the latest trends in the media landscape, he’s here to inspire, inform, and entertain.

Emily Carpenter

Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist

Em brings 16+ years of experience of graphic design, and 8+ years of marketing to the team. The creative field is truly where her heart lies! From digital art/advertising, to print, production, & installations: she’s been hands-on in all aspects of the industry providing a plethora of expertise. Over the years, Em has been called a “Mind Reader” for being able to create visual designs from quick conversations of client’s ideas. Outside of her career, she is an avid disc golf player, and a total “Foodie” who loves to cook.

Kara Simon

Web Developer

A lifelong creative with more than 25 years of experience in graphic design and web development. She loves bringing ideas to life through clean, eye-catching design and enjoys teaming up with other creatives to come up with fresh, innovative concepts.

Kara lives in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington, where she and her husband embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle.

Alexis Shiraki

Copywriter

Alexis Shiraki is a copywriter at Swell Media Solutions. Full bio coming soon.

Margaret Li

Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist

Margaret, a Cal State LA graduate, is a graphic designer with over six years of professional experience creating visuals across all media, from print to digital. At Swell Media, she brings her talent to support an array of industries and initiatives, creating compelling visuals that attract attention. Margaret’s priority is delivering high-quality designs that meet the client’s exact specifications, on time and without fuss.

When she’s not at work, you can find her gaming, cooking, baking, or spending time with her chihuahua, Crunchy.

Chris Smart

Digital Ads Expert

Chris Smart is a distinguished expert in paid ads marketing. As an official Google Premier Partner he holds certifications in Google Search Ads, Google Analytics 4, and is well trained in Google Tag Manager, along with a Digital Marketing Science certification from UNLV. His expertise extends across a wide spectrum of marketing domains, honed through years of experience working with businesses ranging from small mom-and-pop storefronts to Fortune 500 companies and successfully managing Google Ads accounts for businesses in almost every industry with budgets of all size.

Sierra Laskowski

Marketing & Social Media Manager

With 10 years of experience in graphic design, marketing, video editing, and social media strategy, Sierra is your go-to creative for all things digital. She’s passionate about helping businesses bring their brands to life with fresh, on-trend visuals, connect with their audience and spark community engagement. Whether she’s crafting scroll-stopping content or keeping up with the latest digital trends, Sierra is committed to helping Swell’s clients stay current and compelling.

When she’s not behind a screen, you’ll likely find her sipping on an iced coffee or out for a run—probably brainstorming her next big idea along the way!

Jennifer Irwin

Founder & Manager

Jennifer Irwin has always had a passion for business development, in 2008 she began working in marketing and promotions learning how to give businesses a voice and brand identity. Since then, Jenn has worked with businesses across industries, helping to guide their marketing strategy through organic and paid advertising. From real estate to county-wide health clinics to outdoor power equipment and award-winning medical aesthetic practices, Jennifer understands how to implement marketing strategies that will capture market share for her clients.

Her background in mass media, social media, digital advertising, creative writing, art, event and production management, and even cause-related marketing, have made her a valuable resource for all who have taken advantage of the opportunity to work with her.