What Tinsley Creative does

Tinsley Creative is a privately held, full-service creative and marketing services firm founded in 2000 and headquartered at 2310 Commerce Point Drive, Lakeland, Florida. The company operates as a retainer-based brand management agency delivering an integrated stack of services spanning brand strategy, brand identity, web design, digital marketing (including SEO, paid social, email), video production, and social media management. Its core go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement with mid-market and enterprise clients across the Southeast United States, supplemented by referrals; pricing is quote-based with custom engagement scopes and is not publicly disclosed. The firm uses standard industry production tooling — WordPress, Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, PHP, Beaver Builder, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — and does not claim proprietary technology, APIs, or a software product.

The firm is led by Brand Partner Donovan Tinsley, with a leadership team that includes a Creative Director, a Director of Web Development, Senior Brand Managers, a Social Media Manager, a Digital Strategist, and an Operations Manager. Reported firmographic headcount is 11–50; the named team on the website comprises roughly 16 individuals plus open requisitions (e.g., a WordPress UI/UX Designer), which is consistent with a small, specialized agency. Revenue is professional-services in nature (retainer fees and project-based engagements) and is not publicly disclosed.

Tinsley Creative's client base is concentrated in long-tenure retainer relationships across marine manufacturing (Scout Boats 23+ years, Stingray Boats, Marine Equipment Solutions), financial services (Citizens Bank & Trust since 2006), industrial and environmental services (A-C-T since 1987, Mid-State Industrial Maintenance since 2020), mortgage lending (Amerant Mortgage since 2023), public sector (Bonnet Springs Park since 2022), and nonprofit event marketing (March of Dimes). It has no parent company, no external investors, and no disclosed acquisition or funding history; ownership appears founder/family-controlled. Recognition includes a 2024 Gold ADDY Award and Judge's Choice recognition at the AAF Polk County American Advertising Awards for a Citizens Bank & Trust campaign and a 2025 USA Today Best City Park of 2025 award generated by client Bonnet Springs Park.

Name

Tinsley Creative

Legal name

Tinsley Creative

Website

https://tinsleycreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tinsley Creative is a privately held, full-service brand management and marketing agency founded in 2000 in Lakeland, Florida, serving mid-market and enterprise clients across the Southeast with retainer-based brand strategy, identity, web design, video, digital, and social media services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brand Strategy & Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising Agencies (54181), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creative & Brand Campaign Development (BPAFAAAB), Social Media Creative Agencies (Content & Community) (MPAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Brand strategy services
• Brand identity design
• Web design agency
• Digital marketing services
• Video production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brand Management Services: Full-service brand management and marketing agency providing ongoing strategic marketing support including web, video, print, digital, and social media management for clients. Revenue generated through retainer-based agency fees for comprehensive branding and marketing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tinsley Creative is a full-service branding and creative agency that develops brand strategy, brand identity, websites, digital marketing campaigns, video productions, and social media content for business clients. The agency operates as a one-stop creative partner, combining strategy, design, and execution across digital and traditional channels. [Inferred — content referenced in input lacks a verifiable source ID.]

Product overview

Tinsley Creative is a full-service branding and marketing agency providing a comprehensive suite of creative services. The company operates a single integrated service model rather than a software platform architecture. The core offerings include Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Video Production, and Social Media Management. These services work together as an integrated brand management ecosystem where strategic foundation informs visual identity, which then extends across web, digital, video, and social channels for comprehensive brand development and marketing execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Strategy
• Brand Identity
• Web Design
• Digital Marketing
• Video Production
• Social Media Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Citizens Bank & Trust grew from single location to 16 branches under partnership
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amerant MortgagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Turn-key outsourced branding and marketing team since 2023 providing social media management, outbound communication, website redesign, maintenance and hosting, and strategic planning for nationwide mortgage loan provider.
• Bonnet Springs ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Original brand developer and longstanding strategic partner for the 168-acre public park in Lakeland, FL. Tinsley Creative played integral role in development, launch, and continued success, helping guide and support brand evolution through marketing, advertising, creative development, and brand strategy.
• Mid-State Industrial MaintenancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Brand manager since 2020 serving in outsourced role of Director of Marketing and Brand Management, providing website development, public relations, collateral development, social media management, and video asset development for industrial machining and fabrication services company.
• Citizens Bank & TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Tinsley Creative has served as Brand Partner for Citizens Bank & Trust since 2006, providing strategic marketing support including web, video, print, digital, and social media management. During this time, the bank has grown from single location to 16 branches across three counties.
• Scout BoatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Full brand partners for Scout Boats for over 23 years, working on marketing strategy, print and digital collateral, website design and management, photo/video shoots and asset production, and social media management for the Summerville, SC-based boatbuilder.
• Indie Atlantic FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indie Atlantic Films for Citizens Bank & Trust's 100-year celebration television campaign, resulting in Gold ADDY and Judge's Choice awards.
• Marine Equipment SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand development and full-scale marketing integration for Marine Equipment Solutions, created from the unification of Poseidon Barge, Rasmussen Equipment Company, and Portadam. Partnership expanded to include Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, Humco Marine Products, and Poseidon Jackup North American launch.
• Stingray BoatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete brand management for Stingray Boats including collateral materials, website, public relations, social media, and dealer marketing for the Hartsville, SC-based boatbuilder.
• March of DimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner assisting with annual Signature Chef's Auction in Charleston, SC, helping raise awareness and donations. The event set records raising over $600k.
• Roadway Management TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand management efforts for Little Rock, AR-based pavement preservation technology company utilizing machine learning and AI, including email marketing, social media, and website development.
• A-C-T Environmental & InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Marketing and Brand Management role since 1987 including web and video development, print production, email marketing, trade show development, fleet branding, and strategic brand maintenance for environmental contracting services company.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Brandon Agency: Mid-sized full-service advertising and marketing agency headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC, serving regional and national clients across brand, digital, PR, and media. Closely comparable in size, full-service model, and Southeast US positioning to Tinsley Creative.
• Eric Mower + Associates (EMA): Full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations agency with offices across the Eastern US. Comparable in scale and integrated offering, though somewhat larger in headcount; both firms serve enterprise clients with brand, digital, and PR needs.
• Lewis Communications: Birmingham-based full-service advertising agency of similar mid-market size with strong portfolio in manufacturing, financial services, and outdoor lifestyle brands — a vertical mix closely resembling Tinsley's industrial, marine, and financial clients.
• BiggsGilmore: Mid-sized full-service brand, creative, and digital agency based in the Southeast US. Comparable in scale, full-service capability, and B2B/manufacturing client mix to Tinsley Creative.
• TDA Boulder: Independent, full-service creative and strategic agency of comparable size offering brand strategy, digital, video, and content. Similar full-service agency structure and client mix, but located in Colorado rather than the Southeast.
• Valve+Meter: Performance marketing and branding agency of similar scale focused on mid-market companies; comparable integrated brand-and-demand offering, though with a heavier digital/performance bias than Tinsley.
• Abbi Agency: Independent full-service creative and public relations agency providing brand, digital, PR, and social media services to mid-market and enterprise clients — directly comparable integrated offering and similar size to Tinsley Creative.

Broad incumbents

• WPP: Global advertising holding company with full-service creative, digital, and media agencies serving enterprise clients worldwide. Overlaps Tinsley's offerings but operates at vastly greater scale; represents the type of competition Tinsley faces for larger AOR mandates.

Emerging players

• Red Fan Communications: Boutique B2B tech and industrial marketing agency serving manufacturing and industrial clients. Comparable in size and vertical focus (industrial/manufacturing brand marketing), but with narrower B2B tech specialization versus Tinsley's broader vertical mix.
• Sabo PR: Boutique integrated PR and creative agency serving consumer, lifestyle, and marine/outdoor brands. Comparable in size and integrated creative-plus-PR offering, particularly to Tinsley's marine industry work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TinsleyCreative

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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