Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Strategic Marketing Services in Mentor, OH
JCF Marketing is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency with 25 years of experience delivering strategic marketing solutions for local, regional, and national clients. Our team combines big-agency expertise with personalized service, specializing in integrated media strategies, creative development, and ROI-driven campaigns. We prioritize understanding client needs to craft tailored solutions that maximize marketing impact through innovative positioning, branding, and multichannel communication.Our proven track record includes developing campaigns for hospitality brands, trade shows, and digital platforms, supported by 75+ years of collective media buying experience. Recognized with 50+ national creative awards, we focus on building long-term partnerships by consistently delivering measurable results. Our services span marketing plan development, public relations, website design, and event production, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support to achieve their business objectives.
Services
Marketing Plan Development
Media Buying and Planning
Creative Development
Website Development
Public Relations
Event Production
Digital Advertising
Brand Positioning
Trade Show Materials
Email Marketing
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in strategic marketing and creative development.
- Our team combines big-agency expertise with personalized, cost-effective service.
- We specialize in integrated media strategies tailored to client-specific goals.
- Recognized with 50+ national creative awards for campaign excellence.
- We prioritize long-term partnerships through transparent communication and measurable outcomes.
What people say
Exceptional results
Cost effective
Creativity and marketing expertise
Outstanding
Positive ROI
Services
Marketing Plan Development
We create customized marketing plans aligned with business objectives, budget constraints, and target audiences. Our approach combines market analysis, competitive research, and ROI-focused tactics to maximize campaign effectiveness. Services include strategy formulation, media scheduling, and performance tracking.
Creative Development
Our team handles end-to-end creative production, including brochures, ads, trade show materials, and digital content. We ensure brand consistency across all deliverables while emphasizing visual appeal and messaging clarity to engage target audiences effectively.
Media Buying and Planning
Leveraging 75+ years of combined experience, we develop media strategies that optimize reach and cost-efficiency. Our services include channel selection, negotiation, scheduling, and performance analysis across broadcast, print, online, and outdoor platforms.
Public Relations
We enhance brand visibility through press releases, media outreach, and editorial calendars. Our PR strategies focus on securing newsworthy coverage to boost recognition and generate sales leads through targeted media relationships.
Website Development
We build user-friendly websites optimized for SEO and engagement, including layout design, content creation, and ongoing maintenance. Our approach ensures seamless user experiences while improving organic search visibility and conversion rates.
People
Peter Frantz
President
MBA in Marketing with experience at American Express and Pfizer. Led award-winning campaigns for hospitality brands like Red Lion Hotels and Americas Best Value Inn over 25 years.
Jim Gagen
Media Director
Specializes in media strategy for clients including Cedar Point Amusement Park and Goodyear. Brings decades of experience in broadcast and digital media planning.
Steve Shaffer
Vice President, Media Director
Develops media strategies for hospitality and consumer brands like Kraft Foods and Quaker Oats. Focuses on maximizing campaign reach and ROI through data-driven approaches.
Dennis Matz
Senior Art Director
Award-winning art director with experience at Marriott Hotels and Ford Motor Company. Specializes in visual branding and creative execution for national campaigns.
Jim Iott
VP Sales & Development
Manages client relationships and business growth, leveraging expertise from Quaker Oats and Hyatt Hotels to develop strategic marketing partnerships.
Questions
What services does JCF Marketing offer?
We provide marketing strategy, media buying, creative development, website design, public relations, and event production tailored to client goals.
How does JCF Marketing differentiate itself from competitors?
We combine big-agency experience with personalized service, focusing on ROI-driven campaigns and innovative branding strategies.
Which industries does JCF Marketing serve?
We specialize in hospitality, trade associations, and B2B sectors, with experience across local, regional, and national markets.
How does JCF Marketing measure campaign success?
We track metrics like increased website traffic, reservations, revenue growth, and media impressions to ensure measurable outcomes.
Can JCF Marketing handle both small and large projects?
Yes, we service projects of all sizes, from localized campaigns to national multimedia initiatives.
