What Hypersonic does

Hypersonic is a digitally-focused marketing communications agency headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operating as Hypersonic LLC. Founded in 2017 by partners Shawn Hansen and Valters Lauzums, the firm offers a broad service portfolio spanning marketing and media (digital marketing, advertising, social media, SEO, content marketing, email/CRM, e-commerce, video), creative services (UX, web design, web development, graphic design, video production, motion graphics), and strategy and analytics (marketing consulting, brand strategy, marketing technology, data analytics, CRM strategy, market research, influencer marketing, and an AI services module). The agency describes its technology stack as marketing technology platforms and digital tools for multi-channel marketing, data analytics, and in-house creative production, with no proprietary software product or public API disclosed.

Hypersonic operates a professional services revenue model through a mix of retainer-based partnerships for ongoing brand support and project-based engagements for discrete campaigns, supplemented by RFP-driven wins; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is horizontal, spanning SMB, startup, mid-market, and enterprise clients across retail, consumer goods, automotive, healthcare/pharmaceutical, manufacturing, sports, and B2B technology, with named logos including Point Karting, Zungleboo, Drink Wisconsinbly, APC Controls, Clinigen, Formula 1 Wax at AutoZone, 30 Watt, Polytainer, Elicity, Organic Valley, Gilson Snowsports, Porsche, and Bentley. The firm reports 80+ clients, a team of 12, year-over-year growth of 1.5x, a 4.9/5 Clutch rating, and 90%+ of projects meeting or exceeding goals, with engagement coverage across the United States and Canada from a single Milwaukee headquarters.

Name

Hypersonic

Legal name

Hypersonic LLC

Website

https://hypersonic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hypersonic is a Milwaukee-based, digitally-focused marketing communications agency delivering full-service marketing, media, creative, and strategy work to 80-plus brands and businesses across the United States and Canada through retainer and project-based engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketing Services: Full-service marketing communications agency providing retainer-based partnerships for ongoing brand support and project-specific collaborations for discrete campaigns and initiatives. Services span digital marketing, advertising, creative production, strategy, and analytics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hypersonic is a digitally-focused marketing communications agency based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that provides integrated marketing, media, creative, technology, and consulting services for brands and businesses. The agency delivers data-driven, multi-channel campaigns blending creative production with analytics across digital and traditional channels. Services are offered through retainer-based partnerships and project-based engagements for clients in the US and Canada.

Product overview

Hypersonic is a digitally-focused marketing communications agency based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company offers a comprehensive suite of marketing, media, technology, and consulting services organized into three main categories: Marketing & Media (Digital Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Content Marketing, Email/CRM, E-commerce, Video Ads), Creative Services (UX Design, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Animation), and Strategy & Analytics (Marketing Consulting, Brand Strategy, Marketing Technology, Data Analytics, Website Analytics, CRM Strategy, Market Research, User Research). Rather than a single software product, the offering is a service-based portfolio where the agency acts as a strategic partner delivering campaigns, creative assets, and technology implementation for client brands. The company operates on both retainer/partnership and project-based engagement models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Marketing Multi-channel digital promotion combining data-driven strategies with creative execution to target specific demographics and generate measurable outcomes for brands and businesses.
• Advertising Strategic ad placement across effective media channels to capture target audience attention and drive brand engagement.
• Social Media Marketing Full-service social media management including content creation, engagement strategies, and follower growth for brands.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Organic search optimization through high-quality content that provides real value to users while improving search performance.
• Content Marketing Visually rich, extensively researched, and engaging content built for specific audiences to drive interaction across digital channels.
• Influencer Marketing Strategic partnerships with influencers to amplify brand messaging and reach targeted audiences.
• Video Production Professional video production services including cinematography, editing, and post-production for commercial content.
• User Experience Design UX/UI design for websites and apps based on meticulous research, user testing, and visual design best practices.
• Web Design Website design services creating intuitive, visually appealing digital experiences for users.
• Web Development Custom web development for building functional and scalable websites and web applications.
• Creative Services In-house video production, graphic design, and commercial artwork creation for print, digital, and video formats.
• Brand Strategy Brand essence, positioning, and differentiation services to establish businesses as category leaders.
• Data Analytics Analysis of key metrics to provide actionable insights that drive business growth and inform marketing decisions.
• Marketing Consulting Strategic brand positioning and competitive landscape analysis to solve marketing challenges and drive business growth.
• Artificial Intelligence Services AI integration, personalization, automation, and production support services to enhance marketing workflows and campaign performance.
• Marketing Technology Marketing technology stack development, customer data platforms, automation systems, and data attribution configuration.
• CRM Strategy Customer relationship management planning, platform configuration, data segmentation, and automation services.
• E-commerce Services Direct-to-consumer e-commerce strategy and implementation services for retail brands.

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ignite Visibility: Mid-sized digital marketing agency focused on SEO, paid media, social, and email — comparable service mix and target customer segment.
• Silverback Strategies: Mid-sized performance marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, analytics, and creative services — comparable full-service agency model targeting mid-market brands.
• Disruptive Advertising: Mid-market digital marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO, and lifecycle marketing — comparable in service portfolio and target client profile to Hypersonic.
• PBJ Marketing: Boutique digital marketing agency providing PPC, SEO, and social services to SMB and mid-market clients — comparable scale and service model.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Full-service digital marketing agency covering web design, SEO, social media, and content marketing for SMB and mid-market clients — directly comparable in service breadth and positioning.
• LYFE Marketing: Small-to-mid digital marketing agency offering social media, SEO, PPC, and content services to SMB and mid-market clients — closely comparable in service scope, client segment, and team size to Hypersonic.
• SocialSEO: Digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, social media, and web design services to mid-market brands — similar full-service agency model and target customer base.
• Funnel Boost Media: Smaller full-service digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and social — comparable boutique-agency positioning to Hypersonic.

Broad incumbents

• Publicis Groupe: Global advertising holding company with agency brands (Leo Burnett, Saatchi, Digitas) competing for full-service marketing communications mandates — represents the scale competitor that Hypersonic's boutique model is differentiated against.
• WPP: Global advertising holding company operating agency networks (Ogilvy, VMLY&R, GroupM) that compete for the same enterprise marketing budgets as Hypersonic — represents the large-incumbent competitor set Hypersonic positions against on cost-quality arbitrage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gohypersonic
• Xx.com/gohypersonic
• Facebookfacebook.com/gohypersonic

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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