Maine ad agencies exist to help you choose the best promotions to connect your product or service with your consumers. Firms use strategies in advertising, marketing, public relations, graphic design and website development to give you a bundle of services with one company.

Use ad agencies in Maine to assist you with the creating, planning and production of traditional advertisements and commercials as well as more modern guerrilla marketing strategies. Create trade show exhibits and literature, sales training and promotion materials and PR pieces.

Before hiring a ME advertising agency, consider the following:

1. Establish a budget. Full-service advertising agencies in Maine can be expensive so plan ahead to avoid running low on funds.

2. Make a list of your current and previous ad plan qualities and note how a Maine advertising company could benefit you.

3. Look at your competitors closely to see the types of ads they place and the ways they promote their products or services.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Identify what your business needs from professional marketing agencies in Maine

Look at your previous plans for advertising your product or service. Make a list of strategies that worked and other promotions you want to consider for your new plan. Search for Maine ad agencies that offer these services.

I recommend: Choose marketing agencies in Maine like Backbeat Advertising and Lapchick Creative in Portland. These firms offer services in traditional radio, television and print advertisements as well as corporate identity and logos, fundraising campaigns and newsletters.

Promote local business by working with Maine advertising firms

Search for Maine advertising agencies in your community. These agencies understand the way Maine residents work, live and spend their money in the state and will help you decide the best way to advertise to capture your market.

I recommend: Make a list of about 12 to 20 agencies to consider in your choice. Look for local agencies like Yes! Marketing Group in Yarmouth and Dietz Associates in Kenneburk for services in copywriting and editing, packaging, point-of-purchase displays and catalogs.

Contact the advertising companies in Maine that best fit your requirements

Browse Maine advertising agency websites to find online portfolios and lists of services. Narrow your list to about 6 to 10 agencies and contact representatives to set up meetings and presentations.

I recommend: Ask ad agencies in Maine for updated portfolios and price lists and to meet the staff you'd be working with on the project. Look for firms like Burgess Advertising & Marketing in Portland and Marketing Media in Bangor for services in trade show exhibits, kiosks, brochures and other collateral.

Hire a Maine full-service ad agency and implement your new promotions campaign

Make your decision based on the company's website, presentation and overall willingness to work with your specific budget and timeline. Sit down with your Maine advertising agency and discuss possible services such as print ads, brochures, newsletters, billboards and any other form of promotion you may need.

I recommend: Select one of the full-service advertising agencies in Maine to handle a small promotion project or an entire campaign. Agencies like Studio M N in Gardiner and Encompass Marketing in Auburn for services in logo design, website development, photography, posters and fundraising pieces.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Continue working with other free forms of advertising along with paying Maine ad firms. Look for free promotions such as word-of-mouth, a MySpace or Facebook page and business partnerships to complete your campaign.