FAQs

1609 Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, branding, and creative services. We help businesses grow through comprehensive marketing solutions including SEO, content marketing, social media management, PPC advertising, brand development, logo design, creative campaigns, and website optimization. Our integrated approach combines digital expertise with traditional branding and creative services to build cohesive, results-driven marketing strategies.

We get this question a lot! The name 1609 comes from the year a study about bees revealed something pretty cool—that bee colonies are actually run by a queen, not a king. As a woman-owned agency, that discovery really resonates with us.

But it’s more than just the queen bee connection. What we love about honeybees is how the whole hive works together. Every bee has a role, they adapt when they need to, and they’re all working toward the same goal. That’s exactly how our team operates.

We’re not a one-person show or a top-down hierarchy. Our best work happens when everyone—strategists, designers, writers, digital specialists—collaborates and brings their unique strengths to the table. Just like a hive, we’re stronger together.

Plus, bees are pollinators. They help things grow. And at the end of the day, that’s what we’re here to do for your business.

Also, “1609 Marketing” sounds way cooler than “Amy’s Marketing Company,” right?

Honestly? We treat your business like it’s ours.

A lot of agencies will take your money, post some stuff, send you a report full of fancy metrics, and call it a day. That’s not us. If your numbers are down, we’re bothered by it. If a campaign isn’t working, we don’t just shrug and say “let’s see what happens next month”—we dig in, figure out what’s wrong, and fix it.

We’re also not order-takers. If you come to us with an idea that won’t actually solve your problem, we’ll tell you. We might suggest something totally different, or even tell you you’re not ready for what you’re asking for yet. Some agencies will just take your request and run with it because they want the sale. We’d rather push back and do what’s actually going to work, even if it means a harder conversation up front.

You’ll also never get the runaround from us. We’re available, we communicate like normal human beings (not corporate robots), and we’re accountable. Every month, we show you what’s working and what’s not. If we need to pivot or optimize, we’ll tell you why and what we’re doing about it.

And here’s the thing—we’ve been doing this for nearly 30 years, but we’re not going to talk over your head or use a bunch of jargon to sound smart. We want you to understand what we’re doing and why. The best work happens when we’re collaborating, not when we’re trying to impress you with buzzwords.

Bottom line: we care. Your success is tied to our reputation, and we take that seriously.

1609 Marketing is based in St. Louis, MO., and we serve clients nationwide. We work with businesses locally and across the United States, offering both in-person and virtual consultations to accommodate our clients’ preferences.

Our office in St. Louis is located in Chesterfield (well, technically Ellisville)

We work with businesses across multiple industries including dental, home remodeling, construction services, healthcare, and wealth management. Our team has experience creating customized marketing strategies for both B2B and B2C companies of all sizes, from startups to established companies.

Here’s the thing though—we don’t believe you need a “specialized” agency that only works in your industry. Good marketing is good marketing. If we understand your business, care about your goals, and know how to reach your audience, we can help you succeed.

Actually, we think the whole “we only work with dentists” or “we’re experts in your niche” approach can backfire. Sure, those agencies know the industry playbook—but that’s exactly the problem. You end up with the same strategy, same messaging, and same campaigns as every other business in your space. Nothing stands out.

We’d rather be your marketing partner who takes the time to understand what makes your business different, asks good questions, and brings fresh thinking to the table. That’s how you break through the noise—not by copying what everyone else is doing.

So yeah, we’ve worked in these industries and know them well. But we’re not limiting ourselves (or you) to a cookie-cutter approach just because someone down the street uses the same playbook.

1609 Marketing officially launched in October 2024. Our founder, Amy Rose, owned an agency with a partner starting in 2016, but after parting ways with her business partner (and ex), she decided to start fresh and build something of her own.

So while Amy has nearly 30 years of marketing experience (she’s been in the industry since 1999) and nearly a decade as an agency owner, 1609 Marketing is her fresh start—built on decades of expertise but with a vision that’s 100% hers.

Honest answer? It depends on what you need.

We have packages for things like local SEO, social media management, website management and hosting, and other ongoing services. But the truth is, some services need to be priced after we have a discussion about what your brand needs and what you are looking for.

Websites, for example, vary wildly in price depending on complexity, how many pages you need, integrations with other tools, and what functionality you’re looking for. A five-page site with a contact form is a totally different project than a 30-page site with e-commerce and custom features.

Same goes for branding and creative work. The scope depends on what options you want and what outputs you need. But here’s what we can tell you: we’re fair, we’re honest, and we want everyone to walk away happy.

If you’re serious about working with 1609, we need to have a real conversation before we can give you an accurate quote—because cookie-cutter pricing leads to cookie-cutter work, and that’s not what we do.

Yes, we do—and it’s for everyone’s protection, not just ours.

A contract makes sure we’re all on the same page about what we’re delivering, what you’re paying, and what success looks like. It protects you from scope creep and protects us from misunderstandings down the road. Everyone knows what to expect.

That said, all of our contracts have a 30-day out clause. If you’re not happy, we don’t want you to feel stuck. And honestly, if we’re not happy, we should have an out too. We believe in building real partnerships, and those don’t work when someone feels trapped.

Here’s the thing: when you build a good relationship and do good work, partnerships continue naturally. Our client retention rate is 95%—and that’s not because people are locked in. It’s because they’re getting results and they actually like working with us.

But life happens. Businesses change. Priorities shift. We get it. The 30-day out clause means you’re choosing to stay with us every month, not because you have to, but because you want to.

Yes, and honestly, we love when clients do this.

Starting small lets us get to know each other. You see how we work, you see results, and you feel comfortable with us before making a bigger commitment. The relationship grows naturally from there. A lot of our clients choose this route.

Sometimes people just need a small way to start working with us—maybe it’s managing their social media or handling local SEO. Then as it works and their business grows, they add services. Before you know it, we’re handling their branding, website, ads, and strategy because the partnership just makes sense.

We’re not here to sell you everything on day one. We’d rather prove ourselves with something manageable and earn the right to do more. If the work speaks for itself, the rest tends to follow.