About us

We make honest video ads for local businesses.

Authentic Local Marketing is a two-person studio based in Portland, Oregon. We work with local businesses all over the country: a roofer here, a hair salon there, a real estate agent, a corner restaurant, a boutique down the street. Our goal is to help each business owner show the real, local truth that makes customers choose them.

Morgan and Mackenzie together on a leafy neighborhood sidewalk in Portland.

Why we do this.

We started by running ads for our own business. What worked wasn't the polished, could-be-anyone stuff. It was an honest, this-is-really-us video. People could tell the difference, and they showed up. They showed up because we listened to customers and heard their plea for a human connection, instead of AI when they are spending their money, especially for services.

So we set out to do the same for other local businesses: the ones that are great at what they do and tired of marketing that doesn't sound like them.

The team

The two of us.

Morgan, who runs the ads and accounts, laughing while playing a mandolin at home.

Morgan: ads & accounts

Morgan is a former Chief Product and Technical Officer with experience nurturing teams and growing products with technology. Her plumbing company in Portland, Oregon was the first testing ground for our techniques. She'll be managing your campaigns, researching local keyword and market trends to make sure your campaigns target the right audience.

Mackenzie, who writes and edits the videos, smiling outdoors by a wood fence.

Mackenzie: video & creative

Mackenzie has a B.A. from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, and has over 15 years of experience in the film industry. She writes the scripts, coaches you through filming, message delivery, and does the editing that turns a phone clip into an ad worth watching.

What we believe

What we believe.

Honest beats slick. Real people, real places, real work every time.

Our messaging speaks to your customers. We do the homework on your market so your ads talk to the people you actually want to reach.

You should understand what you're paying for. That's why the prices are on the website.

Your business is yours. Your ad account, your data, your call to stay or go.

Our own proof

Before we sold it to anyone, we ran it for ourselves.

The only proof we have right now is our own, and it's real. Here's a campaign we made, shot, and ran for our own business.

Estimated $18 earned for every ad dollar spent.From the video ads we made and ran for our own business.

Get in early.

We're new. Honestly, that's a good time to work with us. You get our full attention, honest ground-floor pricing, and a say in how this grows. In return, we'll make you a video you're proud to show off.

Let's talk