Technology Media Group

What Technology Media Group does

Technology Media Group, operating as Phase 3 Marketing & Communications, is a privately held integrated marketing services firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with operating history dating to 2001 and a national footprint. The company combines a print production and fabrication operation, a branded merchandise and apparel sourcing business, and a full-service creative agency under one roof, serving enterprise and corporate clients across retail, hospitality, food & beverage, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and sports (named customers include Neiman Marcus, Nissan, NCR, Allergan, Shake Shack, and the Atlanta Hawks).

Its core technology is the proprietary MediaLink platform, an online company store and micro-shop system that enables employees and customers to order branded merchandise through a familiar e-commerce experience, with warehousing, kit-packing, print-on-demand, and distribution capabilities. MediaLink integrates with enterprise procurement systems including SAP Ariba and Coupa and supports SSO, positioning it inside client purchasing workflows. The company operates three strategic warehouse and distribution locations in the Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast US to optimize national fulfillment.

The business model is a mix of professional services revenue (agency, PR, social media, paid media, brand strategy) and product/hardware sales (custom branded merchandise, apparel, digital printing, environmental signage, fabrication). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales, supplemented by self-serve client storefronts accessed through MediaLink. The company holds NMSDC Corporate Plus Member certification and is ranked among the top 300 printing companies in the US and Canada.

Name

Technology Media Group

Legal name

Phase 3 Marketing & Communications

Website

https://tmguniverse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Technology Media Group (Phase 3 Marketing & Communications) is an Atlanta-based integrated marketing services firm combining print production, branded merchandise, and full-service agency capabilities for enterprise clients across retail, hospitality, food & beverage, manufacturing, and sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketing & Advertising Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Public Relations Agencies (54182)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Promotional Product Distribution & Fulfillment (BPAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital PR & Social Media Communications (MPAAADAJ), Digital & Programmatic Media Buying (Display, Video, CTV, Audio) (BPAFABAB)

Keywords

• Integrated marketing services
• Branded merchandise
• Print production
• Public relations
• Digital printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agency Services Revenue: Comprehensive marketing agency services including brand strategy, public relations, social media management, media planning, and paid media campaigns for enterprise clients.
2. Print Production Services: Digital printing, marketing fulfillment, exhibits and event signage, wide-format printing, and fabrication services.
3. Branded Merchandise & Apparel: Sourcing, production, and fulfillment of custom branded merchandise and apparel including company stores, promotional products, and custom sourcing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Technology Media Group (operating as Phase 3 Marketing & Communications) provides integrated marketing services including brand strategy, public relations, social media management, paid media campaigns, digital printing, branded merchandise and apparel sourcing, signage and environmental displays, and proprietary e-commerce platforms for company stores. The company serves enterprise clients nationwide from three strategic distribution centers with print-on-demand fulfillment capabilities.

Product overview

Technology Media Group (TMG), operating as Phase 3 Marketing & Communications, is a full-service integrated marketing agency combining print production, branded merchandise, and digital marketing services under one roof. The company's portfolio includes proprietary MediaLink platform for company stores and micro-shops, alongside service modules spanning branded merchandise and apparel, public relations and influencer relations, social media management, brand strategy and design, brand activations and grand openings, exhibits and event signage, digital printing and marketing fulfillment, signage and environmental displays, and media planning and management. The integrated approach enables clients to access strategic thinking, creative solutions, production capabilities, and fulfillment services from a single agency partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MediaLink: An online platform powering company stores and microshops, providing full visibility and control over branded merchandise management, e-commerce, warehousing, and distribution.
• Phase 3

Products and services

• Branded Merchandise & Apparel Programs Sourcing, decoration, and fulfillment of custom branded merchandise, apparel, awards, and gifts for enterprise clients across consumer, retail, hospitality, and real estate industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 241% revenue increase for Lively Beach Resort in six months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Trees AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for sustainability initiatives. Snooze A.M. Eatery partnered with Trees Atlanta for the 'One Tree One Snoozer' event to demonstrate commitment to sustainability by planting trees across Atlanta.
• The Giving KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership supporting food service workers in crisis. Snooze launched 'Snooze After Dark' dinner series with all proceeds going to The Giving Kitchen.
• AppleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium retail brand partner for branded merchandise programs. Phase 3 sources Apple products including Apple watches for executive recognition and employee appreciation programs.
• BoseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium retail brand partner for branded merchandise sourcing in client recognition programs.
• CoachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury brand partner for premium branded merchandise in client appreciation programs.
• MontblancminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury brand partner for executive recognition merchandise programs.
• TumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium travel and lifestyle brand used for executive gifting programs, including leather travel accessories for corporate events.
• BarbourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium apparel brand used for executive recognition and branded merchandise programs.
• ShinolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium American brand used for executive recognition merchandise including apparel and accessories.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4imprint: 4imprint is a publicly traded promotional products distributor that competes head-to-head with Phase 3's branded merchandise and custom sourcing capabilities. Both firms target enterprise buyers and emphasize online ordering/reorder platforms.
• Proforma: Proforma is one of the largest promotional products and branded merchandise distributors in North America with a franchise/distributor model. Directly comparable offerings in custom sourcing, company stores, and branded apparel compete with Phase 3's core merchandise business.
• Carmichael Lynch: Carmichael Lynch is a mid-sized full-service agency offering brand strategy, PR, social media, and media planning comparable to Phase 3's agency service modules. Both firms operate outside major holding companies and target enterprise and growth-stage clients.
• Anthem Worldwide: Anthem is an integrated brand experience agency combining strategy, design, and execution services for global brands. Provides comparable brand strategy, PR, social, and experiential services, competing for similar enterprise budgets.
• HALO Branded Solutions: HALO is a direct competitor in branded merchandise, company stores, and recognition programs with proprietary e-commerce platform technology comparable to MediaLink. Operates in the same enterprise customer base and offers integrated fulfillment + agency-adjacent services.
• Sparks: Sparks is a brand experience agency specializing in brand activations, grand openings, and events — a direct overlap with Phase 3's Brand Activations & Grand Openings service module and physical signage/display production.
• Brandigo: Brandigo is a direct competitor offering integrated branded merchandise, print, and marketing services with proprietary company store technology. Comparable mix of fulfillment, sourcing, and creative services targeting enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsu Creative: Dentsu is a global advertising and public relations holding-company network providing brand strategy, media planning, PR, and digital services. Competes with Phase 3 for large enterprise marketing retainers and has materially greater scale.
• Ogilvy: Ogilvy is a global full-service advertising and PR agency network offering brand strategy, creative, paid media, social, and influencer services that map to Phase 3's agency service modules. Serves as broader competitive benchmark for enterprise pitch environments.
• BBDO Worldwide: BBDO is a global advertising agency holding-company network offering the same suite of services as Phase 3 (brand strategy, PR, paid media) but with significantly greater scale, international footprint, and Fortune 500 client roster. Operates as broader competition for enterprise marketing budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/phase3mc
• Facebookfacebook.com/technologymediagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phase3mc/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/phase3mc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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