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The Authentic Advantage

Authentic is a full-service digital agency that unleashes the power of the internet’s digital solutions to create lasting and inclusive change.

Diverse Culture

We bring diverse voices, ideas, and skills together to deliver award-winning results. Authentic’s digital agency team is empowered to combine their lived experience and whole selves with their expertise to create unique content and digital solutions for our clients.

Partnership Approach

Our approach is different, combining passion, purpose, empathy, and skill to create exceptional digital campaigns. Our digital marketing firm’s staff will partner with your non-profit or campaign team to implement thoughtful, data-driven strategies and digital solutions to advance your goals.

Authentic Content

Our approach is all about being Authentic. Get it? We dive deep into our clients’ identities, motivations, journeys, and the causes they care about. Our digital marketing agency’s mission for non-profits and campaigns is to create content that is tailored to their specific needs and goals. See how we’ve brought this approach to life for our clients by checking out our digital marketing case studies.

Workplace Representation

You’ve seen the statistics, but representation is more than just about the numbers. It’s about different voices, ideas, and skills coming together, all in an effort to create real and lasting change. Each of our employees are empowered to develop unique content for our clients; each is an expert in their field, contributing personalized ideas from a vast array of backgrounds.

By partnering with industry leaders like you, each member of Authentic’s digital agency team is inspired to truly understand your audience, your goals, and how the two work together.

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HONEST, HUNGRY, AND CURIOUS

A PROGRESSIVE
ORGANIZATION

Diverse, inclusive & welcoming to all

Commitment to diversity

We’re open about our employee demographics, because we want to be accountable to our values. As we grow, Authentic’s digital marketing firm will continue to build on our promise of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our digital solutions.

Race and Ethnicity*

Staff

50% of our employees identify as being a part of an underrepresented racial group

22.7% of our employees are Asian/South Asian/Pacific Islander

9.1% of our employees are Bi-racial

9.1% of our employees are Black

4.5% of our employees are White Latino/a/x

4.5% of our employees are Latino/a/x

Leadership

57.1% of our Leadership are part of an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic group

Gender Expression

Staff

54.5% Cis-women

36.4% Cis-men

9.1% Non-binary/Gender non-conforming

Leadership

57.1% of our Leadership are Cis-women

Sexual Orientation

Staff

63.6% of our employees identify as straight

31.8% of our employees identify as LGBTQ+

4.5% of our employees do not wish to disclose

Leadership

42.9% of our Leadership are LGBTQ+

Disabilities

Staff

63.6% of our employees report not having a disability

31.8% of our employees report having a disability

4.5% of our employees do not wish to disclose

Leadership

57.1% of our Leadership report having a disability

Age

Staff Leadership

54.5% of our employees are age 26-35

40.9% of our employees are age 18-25

4.5% of employees are age 36-54

Religion

Staff Leadership

33.3% Christian

33.3% Do not wish to disclose

19.0% Atheist

9.5% None

4.8% Agnostic/Unitarian

Pronouns

Staff Leadership

54.2% She/Her/Hers

37.5% He/His/Him

8.3% They/Them/Theirs

What we can do for you

We offer an extensive range of cutting-edge digital solutions to ensure your success. As a comprehensive provider, we pride ourselves on being your ultimate destination for all things digital. With a proven track record of collaborating with numerous partners, we bring a wealth of experience in digital execution and general consulting to the table. Explore our core services below.

General Consulting

Digital is the heart and soul of every organization. Emerging technology is changing the way people consume media. We specialize in modernizing campaigns for purpose-driven brands and organizations. Tell us your goals and we’ll be there to ideate and execute alongside you.

General Consulting

President Joe Biden; Congresswoman Lauren Underwood; AVOW

Online Fundraising

We’ve raised $1+ billion for progressive campaigns and non-profit organizations with our ethical and effective approach to online fundraising. We combine our storytelling expertise with our personalized approach to maximize energy for your cause.

Online Fundraising

Senator John Hickenlooper; Senate Majority PAC; Governor Tina Kotek

Digital Paid Media

When you go online, everyone is trying to sell you something. Your feed is full of boring digital ads and subversive social media content. We develop the tool, techniques, and strategies needed to create genuine and authentic ad campaigns that move the needle.

Digital Paid Media

President Joe Biden; AVOW; House Majority PAC

Logo and Branding

It’s more important than ever to show, not tell, people who you are. We design logos, branding, and creative guides that serve as a visual roadmap for your organization. We can also help with merchandising and creative ways to use your logo and branding to further your goals.

Logo and Branding

Senate Majority PAC; The Raben Group

Creative Content

Our content team designs compelling and platform-specific assets with your unique audience in mind, delivering a cohesive message that drives engagement. These assets include static graphics, motion graphics, display ads, videos, email graphics, and more.

Creative Content

Senate Majority PAC; Congresswoman Lauren Underwood; AVOW

Mobile Messaging

By harnessing the awesome power of text messaging, we can meet your target audiences where they are. Whatever your goals are, our team will deliver incredible results through our mobile messaging proven process – be it fundraising, engagement, or persuasion.

Mobile Messaging

President Joe Biden; Congressman Pat Ryan; Senate Majority PAC

We’re proud to have won 37 Pollie awards, 64 Reed awards, 10 Campaigntech awards and 11 Shorty awards.

2024 Shorty Impact Award for

Strategist of the Year

2024 Shorty Impact Award for

Small Agency of the Year

2024 Webby Award for

Social – Public Service & Activism

2024 Pollie Awards for

Digital Advertising – Best Use of Search Engine Marketing

2024 Reed Awards for

Best Fundraising Email Creative/Copy for Primary Campaign – US House/Senate

2024 Reed Awards for

Best Use of Email

2024 Reed Awards for

Best Use of Email for GOTV

2024 Reed Awards for

Best Use of P2P on a Campaign

2024 Reed Awards for

Most Innovative Use of Email

But don’t take our word for it

“Authentic did a masterful job capturing our voice and raising tens of millions of dollars online. They were great partners and a key reason we flipped Colorado’s seat blue.”

John Hickenlooper

Elected Senator 2020

“Authentic did a phenomenal job supporting our re-election campaign. They modernized our brand and website and helped us develop a successful online fundraising program that was rooted in my voice. The persuasion program Authentic developed was innovative and a great compliment to our TV, mail, and field programs.”

Lauren Underwood

U.S. House

A stylized blue United States capitol building, representing Senate Majority PAC's cause.

“Authentic’s team is professional, creative, and committed to developing digital programs that are unique to each client. They have been great partners in the fight to win and maintain Democratic control of the Senate.”

Karen Hancox

Senate Majority PAC

“Thanks to Authentic, we were able to build an historic campaign in Arizona that relied on grassroots support to propel us to victory. They were the lifeblood of our digital team, and I recommend them wholeheartedly.”

Katie Hobbs

Governor

“The Authentic team delivered the necessary resources we needed to carry our message forward. Their hard work has given us the success and momentum we need to continue the work in the Senate.”

Cory Booker

U.S. Senate

“When I launched my special election, our team needed to bring on a digital partner fast and Authentic crushed it from day one. They put together strategic persuasion plans that worked in tandem with our TV and mail vendors. This team knows how to get the job done and was an incredible part of our campaign’s success.”

Pat Ryan

U.S. House

“I am thrilled with the success we saw in our online fundraising thanks to the team at Authentic. They did a phenomenal job top-to-bottom, and I recommend them for your campaign.”

Tina Kotek

Governor

A group of picketers holding signs supporting the National Immigration Law Center's cause.

“Thanks to Authentic, our online metrics are way up across the board. Our supporters are more engaged than ever and I love knowing how hard the Authentic team is working to prioritize our organizational goals and brand identity. It’s been night and day partnering with Authentic and I highly recommend hiring them.”

Will Dempster

National Immigration Law Center

“Authentic has moved quickly, worked creatively, and communicated effectively in a way that allowed me to connect with supporters across California and the country. They have helped me build a digital program that has exceeded all my expectations, while remaining, well, authentic to my voice.”

Adam Schiff

U.S. House

We’ve had a great partnership with Authentic now across two campaigns, and I highly recommend them to anybody who wants to win. Their team is dedicated and hard working. They take the time to understand their client’s voice and priorities. They are one of the best digital agencies out there and I continue to work with them to this day.

Jeff Jackson

US House

For years, Authentic has helped us amplify our message online and introduce more supporters to our work uplifting immigrant communities. They have been great partners in helping us understand how we can maximize grassroots fundraising and digital advertising — all while staying true to the voice, goals, and values of our organization. Because of Authentic, we’ve been able to capitalize on rapid response moments. Their experience in managing and tracking multiple entities has been a great benefit to our work

Carolina Bortolleto

Deputy Digital Director, United We Dream

“Authentic was a pleasure to work with on our website redesign project. They were responsive, attentive, and understood our needs and vision to modernize our website to better support our members. Thanks to their expertise, our new website is user-friendly, and reflects our organization’s mission and core values. We couldn’t be happier with the final result and have already received positive feedback from our members. We highly recommend Authentic for any website design needs.”

Becky Galvez

President, EO Chicago

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Authentic named Small Agency of the Year at 2024 Shorty Impact Awards!

We’re an award-winning digital marketing agency that campaigns and non-profits trust to help them change the world.

The Authentic Advantage

Workplace Representation

HONEST, HUNGRY, AND CURIOUS

A PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATION

Commitment to diversity

Race and Ethnicity*

Gender Expression

Sexual Orientation

Disabilities

Age

Religion

Pronouns

What we can do for you

General Consulting

General Consulting

Online Fundraising

Online Fundraising

Digital Paid Media

Digital Paid Media

Logo and Branding

Logo and Branding

Creative Content

Creative Content

Mobile Messaging

Mobile Messaging

We’re proud to have won 37 Pollie awards, 64 Reed awards, 10 Campaigntech awards and 11 Shorty awards.

FULL LIST AWARDS

But don’t take our word for it

John Hickenlooper

Lauren Underwood

Karen Hancox

Katie Hobbs

Cory Booker

Pat Ryan

Tina Kotek

Will Dempster

Adam Schiff

Jeff Jackson

Carolina Bortolleto

Becky Galvez

Looking to Make a Difference? Join Our Team.

A PROGRESSIVE
ORGANIZATION