Black Tie Marketing Group
About Us

Built for Businesses That Want More Than Random Marketing

Black Tie Marketing Group helps small and medium-sized businesses build connected growth systems designed to improve visibility, generate better leads, strengthen follow-up, and support long-term growth.

Our Mission

Turn Scattered Marketing Into Connected Growth

Most businesses do not have a marketing problem. They have a systems problem. They are running disconnected campaigns, using disjointed tools, and wondering why nothing seems to work together. We fix that.

Black Tie Marketing Group helps businesses turn scattered marketing into a connected growth system that attracts better leads, converts more opportunities, and supports long-term business growth.

Our Values

What We Believe

The principles that guide how we work with clients and build growth systems.

Results-Focused

We measure success by your results, not our activity. Every strategy, every system, every action is designed to move the needle for your business.

Systems Thinking

We do not believe in random marketing. We build connected systems where every piece supports the whole, creating sustainable growth.

AI-Powered

We leverage AI to work smarter, not harder. Automation, optimization, and intelligent insights that multiply your results.

Partnership Approach

We are not just another vendor. We become an extension of your team, invested in your long-term success.

Our Principles

How We Work

We are not the right fit for everyone. We work best with businesses that value honesty, are committed to long-term growth, and want a partner, not just a vendor.

  • We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear
  • We focus on long-term growth, not quick fixes that fade
  • We build systems you own, not dependencies that trap you
  • We measure everything so you know what is working
  • We communicate clearly, without jargon or buzzwords
  • We deliver what we promise, when we promise it
Leadership

Meet the Founder

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David Petersen

Founder & CEO

15+ years marketing experience
100+ businesses served
Cincinnati-based & local
AI & automation specialist

“I started Black Tie Marketing Group because I was tired of seeing good businesses get burned by agencies that overpromise and underdeliver. Marketing should not be mysterious or complicated. It should be systematic, measurable, and focused on real business results.”

After 15+ years working in digital marketing across agencies, in-house roles, and consulting, I kept seeing the same problem: businesses were paying for scattered marketing tactics instead of connected growth systems. So I built Black Tie Marketing Group to fix that.

Areas of Expertise

AI Marketing Systems

Building connected growth systems powered by AI automation, intelligent follow-up, and data-driven optimization.

SEO & Local Search

Technical SEO, local SEO, content strategy, and search visibility for service-based businesses.

Website Strategy

Conversion-focused websites that turn visitors into leads with clear messaging and optimized user journeys.

Lead Generation

Multi-channel campaigns combining paid advertising, landing pages, and retargeting for qualified lead flow.

Marketing Automation

Workflow automation, CRM integration, and follow-up sequences that save time and improve conversion.

Small Business Growth

Strategic guidance for businesses ready to scale, with a focus on sustainable, systematic growth.

Our Approach

Connected Growth, Not Random Marketing

We do not sell individual services. We build connected growth systems where every piece supports the whole.

01

Understand

We start by understanding your business, your goals, and your current marketing. No cookie-cutter solutions.

02

Design

We design a connected growth system tailored to your specific situation, with clear priorities and milestones.

03

Build & Optimize

We build your systems, launch them, and continuously optimize based on real performance data.

Recognized By
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Google Partner

Certified Google Ads Partner

BBB

BBB Accredited

A+ Rating

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DesignRush

Top Marketing Agency

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Clutch

Top B2B Company

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Ready to Work With Us?

Start with a free AI Growth Audit to see how we can help your business grow.

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