June 2025 marked a significant milestone at Carlson Integrated: our eighth anniversary. What began in 2017 as a vision and mission for founder Bekah Carlson has blossomed into a full-service marketing agency renowned for strategic innovation, collaborative spirit, excellence in all things marketing, and a culture that empowers every individual to bring their best ideas forward. As we reflect on eight years of challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned, we’re also celebrating the people, clients, values, and moments that have shaped our journey—and will carry us into the next chapter.
Reflecting on Our Journey
Eight years ago, Carlson Integrated set out with a clear purpose: to deliver marketing solutions that drive real business results. In the early days, we wore many hats, crafting social campaigns, delving deep into strategic messaging, and developing marketing plans for clients across a few key industries. Now that we have a team, each team member can specialize in particular areas. With each project, we refine our processes, invest in new tools, and learn new skills. We deepened our commitment to a results-first mentality and went the extra mile whenever possible. Today, we still honor that entrepreneurial spirit, pairing it with the scale and expertise of a seasoned agency with a large team of incredibly talented women.
From day one, our people have been our greatest asset. We believe that a strong, inclusive culture fuels creativity and collaboration, and that every voice deserves to be heard. Whether it’s our weekly team meetings, where we review projects, talk about best practices, and bounce ideas, or our monthly “FUN” gatherings that let us learn new things about members of our team and ensure we laugh and enjoy our time together, we make space for connection. It’s this culture of curiosity, mutual respect, and relentless learning that allows us to tackle complex challenges together and deliver solutions for our clients.
Embracing the Future
As we toast to eight years, our gaze is firmly fixed on what comes next. Emerging technologies, such as generative AI, immersive brand experiences, and the ongoing evolution of search-driven discovery, are opening doors to previously uncharted possibilities. We’re expanding the skills and depth of our team to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the changing market.
Most importantly, we remain committed to nurturing the culture that got us here. We’ll continue to champion diversity of thought, encourage fun and donuts, endeavor to produce excellence in all we do, go the extra mile to help our clients reach their goals, and put people at the heart of what we do. After all, it’s our collective passion, ingenuity, and camaraderie that have powered Carlson Integrated’s growth thus far.
Thank You to Our Clients & Community
None of this would be possible without the trust and collaboration of our clients and friends. To everyone who has joined us—whether on a single project or as a long-standing relationship—thank you for believing in our vision and pushing us to deliver our very best. We look forward to writing the next chapter together.
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Here’s to eight years of innovation, eight years of culture in action, and eight years of setting ambitious goals and surpassing them. The best is yet to come. Cheers to the future!
