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Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Elevation is an integrated marketing firm dedicated to elevating the brands of our clients through creative and strategic excellence. Founded in 2001 by principals Frank Gilliam and Aaron Dotson, Elevation delivers a higher level of thinking and a higher level of service—helping our clients achieve a higher level of success. Elevation has built a national reputation for excellence based on five core strengths: 1. We ask good questions 2. We understand the delicate balance between “brand” and “promotion” 3. We get it—and get it fast 4. We believe in the power of simplicity 5. We are design-centric Contact us today to learn more about our experiments, our team and how we can help elevate your brand.

Buzz Solutions provides a platform for teams to manage and analyze data, collaborate, and export inspection results, fostering smart, stable, and resilient infrastructure inspections. We automate the process of infrastructure inspections for faults and anomalies by analyzing millions of visual data points captured by helicopters, drones and linemen in the field. Using our solution, our customers are saving immense time and money as a part of their inspections, while drastically improving the efficiency of their infrastructure inspections.

Founded in 2009 by CEO and President Lindsey Carnett, Marketing Maven has grown into an agency powerhouse, known for its data-obsessed, yet personable approach for securing client wins. Throughout their 15 years in business, Marketing Maven has earned numerous accolades for its outstanding work across multiple sectors, underscoring its position as a top-tier mid-sized PR and integrated marketing agency. Marketing Maven was named to the Inc. 2025 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific, Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America in 2018 and 2017, and Entrepreneur 360’s list of Most Entrepreneurial Companies in America in 2016. Additionally, Marketing Maven was named No. 3 among Top 20 Women-Owned PR Firms in the US by Influencer Marketing Hub in 2024, Top 20 Women-Owned Digital Marketing Agencies in the US by Influencer Marketing Hub in 2024 and became a Central Coast Best Places to Work Featured Company by Pacific Coast Business Times in 2021. Marketing Maven has become a go-to partner for clients seeking a competitive edge, consistently recognized for its excellence in social media, brand strategy, website development, PR, digital advertising, influencer marketing, and market research. Carnett attributes the company's enduring success to its nimbleness, diverse team of natural storytellers, and commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. One of the key drivers of Marketing Maven's success is its proprietary Marketing Maven Method, a three-stage process that has helped businesses generate over $1 billion in earned revenue. The method is made up of three unique stages: • Insights360, powered by Sentio360, a suite of proprietary business intelligence tools fueled by Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. • Strategy360 where the insights gained in the deep-dive market research are used to create an actionable marketing roadmap. • Implementation360 for implementing the marketing strategies