marketing

Ames + Eames offers a range of strategic marketing and communications services. We focus primarily on working with start-up companies although we also work with venture capital firms and on leading edge initiatives for established technology companies. Our marketing engagements are lead by Elizabeth Ames, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience marketing technology products to consumers and businesses.

Our services include:

Interim VP of Marketing – interim assignments leading marketing for start-up companies, bridging the gap until the right full-time executive can be found or to manage costs in early stage ventures.

Company or Product Launch – multi-month assignments to lead internal or contract team in the launch of a start-up company or new product within an existing company.

Business Planning and Venture Funding support – development of marketing strategies, competitive analysis, budget and revenue forecasts, and appropriate pitch materials.

Corporate and Product Positioning – project assignments to develop effective corporate or product positioning for initial launch, or repositioning to address market competition and product challenges.

Competitive Analysis – competitive product and market assessments for use in corporate and product positioning, product planning and sales material development.

Corporate Branding and ID – lead internal or contract team in the development of corporate branding, product naming and ID design.

Marketing Programs – project assignments to create and manage strategic marketing programs such as:

  • Web presence, e-commerce & Web 2.0 adoption
  • Partner relations
  • Lead generation and promotions
  • Reference account management and case studies
  • Public relations and communications
“Having smart, capable senior-level people is essential to start-up success. Elizabeth has stepped in and helped several of our portfolio companies; she brings outstanding strategic skills, marketing leadership and a seasoned perspective to start-up companies.”

George Hoyem
Managing Director, Blueprint Ventures

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“We couldn’t have done it without her! An invaluable asset.”

Bart Jackson
CEO, ExclusiveQuest

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“Elizabeth is a marketing pro. She digs in hard and then provides smart, focused strategic direction. She’s energetic, creative and highly effective. Plus she has an innate ability to quickly assess and balance what critically needs to be done short-term and long.”

Rich Moore
Founder and Principal, New Venture Communications

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“Top talent is hard to come by. Elizabeth always delivers and is a leader you can count on.”

West Shell III
Chairman and CEO, Healthline.com

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“We needed cost effective marketing leadership with a wide range of skills, Elizabeth delivered for us.”

Brooks McChesney
Vidient Systems